Before the offshore wind turbines can be put into operation and contribute to the green transition, they must go through a series of tests that document that they are safe and, among other things, can withstand the strong winds they will be exposed to at sea. Therefore, a wind turbine manufacturer has collaborated with FORCE Technology to carry out wing bearing tests at the test facilities at Lindø.

The test setup proves that it is not entirely simple to test something of that magnitude. Although the test bed is 20 meters long, our specialists had to work 30 meters beyond the test bed and 120 tons of steel and 200 tons of concrete had to be used to make the setup work. A number of disciplines in FORCE Technology were involved along the way - both the employees from the climate chamber at Lindø and colleagues with competences within Non-Destructive Testing and vibration measurements participated.

The wing bearing passed the test, and the record-breaking offshore wind turbines are thus one step closer to being put into operation.

The test setup proves that it is not easy to test something of that magnitude. Although the test bed is 20 meters long, our specialists had to work 30 meters beyond the test bed and 120 tons of steel, and 200 tons of concrete had to be used to make the setup work. Hans Henrik Matthiesen / Senior Team Leader, FORCE Technology