expands on the necessary guidelines for operations and maintenance. If an energy facility lacks a program, immediate action is needed. If it has one, a verification of congruence can determine the corrective actions needed to fortify the plan. Whether it is creating or reinventing an active program, code compliance is always required. -Robert Rosario, PE (robert.rosario@ tetra-eng.com) is a mechanical engineer II and Peter S. Jackson, PE (peter.jackson@ tetra-eng.com) is director of field services for Tetra Engineering Group. New Quality Assurance Program Launched for Wind Turbine Blades Blades are probably the most delicate part of a wind turbine and the most susceptible to accidental damage. Some estimates suggest that greater than 90% of wind turbine blades are damaged to some degree while in transit from the manufacturer to the wind farm or while being installed. The damage could be wide and varied, from picking up stone chips during delivery (Figure 6) to unintentional harm to the vortex. 6. Vulnerable at ground level. There are countless opportunities for damage when wind turbine blades are being transported. Courtesy: Creative Commons/Alexi Kostibas Blades Deserve Proper Quality Control Damage to any element of a turbine when moving from factory to site affects the owner in delays and added costs. That is why blades should receive a high degree of attention to ensure they reach the installation site in perfect condition. ELIMINATE CORROSION INCREASE SERVICE LIFE REDUCE COST When you install Corzan® Industrial Systems, you can be assured the advanced technology materials will reliably handle aggressive chemicals, seawater and demineralized water at high temperatures typical in power generation plants. Contact us for a free process suitability and technical consultation: 1.216.447.7397 or corzan@lubrizol.com CIRCLE 14 ON READER SERVICE CARD 24 www.powermag.com POWER | April 2016 www.corzan.comhttp://www.corzan.com http://www.powermag.com