Houghton International - Wind Power
Posted on 27 January 2023
Houghton International works with wind turbine operators, OEMs and maintenance providers to increase power generation, reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment lifetime.
We offer a range of wind turbine diagnostic, repair and monitoring life extension services, ensuring electro mechanical assets such as generators and motors remain efficient and reliable.
As more turbines come to the end of OEM warranty periods and owners and operators seek an alternative to OEM support and maintenance, Houghton International offers require specialist aftermarket support to maintain key components and maximise turbine uptime and output. Wind turbine downtime comes with both financial and environmental costs and we recognise the importance of minimising lead times and ensuring assets run better, for longer.
Our mechanical and electrical repair services for wind turbines include:
- Generator repair and overhaul
- Generator rewinding, upgrade and life extension
- Gearbox repair and overhaul
- Pitch, yaw, cooling fan and heater motor and hydraulic pump motor repair
- Full range of testing and diagnostics, including winding analysis, vibration analysis, thermal imaging and laser alignment
- Planned maintenance and emergency repairs
- Generator storage
Houghton International offers in-house project management support, giving you the peace of mind of one principal contractor throughout the entire process, from removal of the generator and other key assets from the turbine, transport, repair and maintenance works, and reassembly.
Key components such as generators can be rewound to improve performance and extend the life of the asset in line with the lifespan of the turbine. Combined with regular maintenance, this is a cost-effective method for extending the life of your wind turbine. Houghton International offers services for both standard drive train and direct drive generators from all OEMs: find out more about our wind turbine generator services.
Well equipped to service the needs of the wind market, our IECEx and Achilles category B2 accredited workshop has the latest facilities to accommodate large wind generators including a 40-tonne crane, in-house coil manufacturing facilities, one of the largest burn off stoves in the UK, and dynamic testing capabilities. We can provide static testing to guarantee performance after the work has been undertaken and prior to it being refitted to the wind turbine.
Independent of OEMs, but a service provider to many, we work flexibly with customers to solve problems and improve performance in a safe and cost-effective way. In addition to sourcing OEM approved parts and spares we also have 3D design reverse engineering capabilities to address obsolescence, reduce lead times and improve performance.
We can also store completed generators on site, undertaking periodic electrical and mechanical checks to ensure equipment is available and ready to use when needed.
Get in touch to find out more about how we can support your wind turbine maintenance and maximise availability by improving performance and reducing downtime.
