Blade D Refresher (SE-P-17500)

Purpose

The overall purpose of the course is to enable the participant to expand their knowledge and skills to include the workflow scenario IV and V according to Work Instruction D1464420 Introduction to blade structural repair.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course the participants are able to:

• - Demonstrate execution of repairs according to relevant Work Instructions (WI) and Checklists (CH) which are mentioned in workflow scenarios III, IV, V, VI and VII in Work Instruction D1464420 Introduction to blade structural repair.
• - Explain with own words the structure of the Integral Blade® and the relation between inner and outer laminate by analyzing the laminate plan.
• - Demonstrate safe and proper handling of grinding/sanding machines and the usage of appropriate PPE according to relevant safety rules in the work instructions.
• - Practice repair quality as specified in the work instructions
• - Discuss and argue why the repair is of bad quality.
• - Demonstrate how to plan the work effectively so that the work gets done correctly in world quality and in the shortest possible time according to time limits given by the instructor.
• - Show how to use appropriate PPE according to relevant work instructions with respect to the material (filler, paint and resin etc.) being used.
• - Demonstrate how to document (Photo card, check lists, etc.) the repair work both before during and after repair work.
• - Show how to work safely with epoxy, mixing 2-component material and handle it as specified in the relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• - Demonstrate and perform quality control on own and others' fiberglass repair work with relevant technical explanation according to work instructions.
• - Demonstrate correct sorting of waste.

Competencies
Upon completion of the course the participants have obtained the following competencies:
To execute repairs according to relevant Work Instructions (WI) and Checklists (CH) which are mentioned in workflow scenarios III, IV, V, VI and VII in Work Instruction D1464420 Introduction to blade structural repair.

Theory / Practice
5% / 95%

Contents

Introduction
Welcome and safety information
Personal safety in relation to work with epoxy resins and isocyanates
Assembly of grinder and respirator
Safe use of grinders
General repair
Using photo card
Review of relevant work instruction and check lists
How to order a specific laminate plan
Review of laminate plan
Repair of hole in blade without balsa
Curing with heating blanket
Take Tg. sample
Repair of hole in the blade in area with balsa
Preparation and Installation of backing plate Measuring of balsa core humidity
Replacement of balsa core
Apply filler on the repair.
Painting the repair
Assessment of the repair.

Who should attend?

This course is intended for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy's and approved subcontractor's employees whose duties include advanced repair of complicated blade structural damages on SGRE blades.

Prerequisites

SE-P-17000: Blade D: Repair of complicated blade structural damage
or
SE-P-17250: Blade D refresher (written test)
Recertification must be achieved by completing SE-P-17250 Blade D Refresher (written test) within the 12 months and before expiry of the extant certificate.
If it has been more than 12 months or SE-P-17250 Blade D (Written test) or SE-P-17500 Refresher is not passed, the technician must attend and pass SE-P-17000 Blade D: advanced repair of complicated structural damage.

Notes

Upon completion of the course the participants have obtained the following competencies:
To execute repairs according to relevant Work Instructions (WI) and Checklists (CH) which are mentioned in workflow scenarios III, IV, V, VI and VII in Work Instruction D1464420 Introduction to blade structural repair.

Validity
12 months


Price:
@ 3 Participants: $3,775
@4 Participants: $3,405
@5 Participants: $3,183

Course duration

3  days

Price

 

Cancellation fee

Export control

AL-Number: N
ECCN: EAR99

Course dates

The following dates are available

Contact person:

Mary O'Hara
Phone:    +1 319-670-8509
E-Mail:  ohara.mary@siemensgamesa.com

Address:

Mary O'Hara
2597 Highway 61
FSM H
52627 Fort Madison
United States of America
Phone:    +1 319-670-8509