Modified aerospace reliability and quality assurance method for wind turbines
The Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance (SR and QA) approach developed for the first large wind turbine generator project, MOD-OA, is described. The SR and QA approach to be used had to assure that the machine would not be hazardous to the public or operating personnel, would operate unattended on a utility grid, would demonstrate reliable operation and would help establish the quality assurance and maintainability requirements for future wind turbine projects. Since the ultimate objective of the wind energy program is to provide wind power at a cost competitive with other energy sources, the final SR and AQ activities were to be accomplished at a minimum of cost and manpower. The final approach consisted of a modified Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) during the design phase, minimal hardware inspections during parts fabrication, and three simple documents to control activities during machine construction and operation.
- Research Organization:
- NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EX-76-A-29-1004
- OSTI ID:
- 5984215
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NASA/20370-79/18; NASA-TM-79284
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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