Fire damages wind turbine near Garner
Fire caused major damage to a wind turbine Wednesday morning at the Hancock County Wind Farm southwest of Garner.
The large compartment holding the gear box and electric components more than 200 feet above the ground burned and two of the three 77-foot blades broke off, falling to the ground.
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Fire damages wind turbine near Garner
Wiring anomaly linked to turbine collapse
Wiring anomaly linked to turbine collapse
Noble Environmental Power elaborated further on what is believed to have caused a wind turbine to collapse in its Altona Wind Park.
In a news release, the company said the GE wind turbines are equipped with a pitch-control system that is supposed to stop the turbine’s operation when there is a [...]
Other Turbine Hazards
Lightening, Ice throwing, Collapse, Brake Failure.
Turbine Collapse Altona, NY
Many area residents are worried that a massive turbine could suddenly collapse.
“I’m just hoping that this was an isolated incident.”
Wind Turbine Collapse Altona, NY
ALTONA — Many residents were shocked that a massive wind turbine could come tumbling down and officials say it could take months to learn why one collapsed Friday.
Wind turbine collapses, sparks fire
A Noble Environmental Power wind turbine collapsed Friday morning, starting a small fire at the Altona wind park off Fisher Way.
Wind turbine collapses, sparks fire – No injuries; cause under investigation
ALTONA — Area residents were startled Friday morning when they heard what sounded like explosions at Noble Environmental Power wind park here.
Residents shocked by wind-turbine collapse
Many area residents are worried that a massive turbine could suddenly collapse.
Residents shocked by wind-turbine collapse
ALTONA — Many residents were shocked that a massive wind turbine could come tumbling down and officials say it could take months to learn why one collapsed Friday.
Mike Fellion flew over the wreckage Saturday morning and was amazed to see [...]
Broken Perkins High School wind turbine ripped out
One of the three 60-foot-tall wind turbines at the edge of the Perkins High School student parking lot lays on the ground. The pole was removed from the 4-foot deep, 60-ton concrete base. …”We have no updates,” he said. “The manufacturer is finalizing the investigation as to the malfunction of the blades.”
Turbine Breaks – Ch 7
Part of wind turbine breaks and lands in open field
Posted: Feb 21, 2009 03:34 PM
by Danielle Wagner
WAVERLY (KWWL) Part of a wind turbine under construction broke apart Saturday morning. The problem started Friday when construction crews were installing a second wind turbine for Waverly Light and Power.
Turbine Breaks – Waverly
Part of wind turbine breaks and lands in open field
Posted: Feb 21, 2009 03:34 PM
by Danielle Wagner
WAVERLY (KWWL) Part of a wind turbine under construction broke apart Saturday morning.
The problem started Friday when construction crews were installing a second wind turbine for Waverly Light and Power.
During the process, a construction error caused the rotor and [...]
FPL Turbine Collapse – OK
Listen to the story of an FPL (Florida Power and Light) wind turbine collapse in Weatherford, Okla. This May 6, 2005, television news clip is from KOCO, Channel 5, Oklahoma City, whose parent company IBS retains the copyright. It is presented here for educational purposes.
Turbine Explosion
Explosion: Aarhus, Denmark, February 2008
Many wind turbines contain a braking mechanism. This stops the turbine from overspinning, the runaway effect of which is:
