Test wind turbine blades

Description

Test new designs of wind turbine blades which are meant for usage on wind farms in air tunnels designed for the purpose, ensuring that the blades are functional and safe for usage on the target wind farm.

Alternative labels

testing wind turbine blades
evaluate wind turbine blades
wind turbine blades testing
wind turbine blades evaluating
evaluating wind turbine blades

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Test wind turbine blades is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Wind energy engineer: Wind energy engineers design and install wind energy farms and equipment. They research and test locations to find the most productive location, test equipment such as wind-turbine blades, and develop strategies for more efficient energy production, and environmental sustainability.

Optional skill

Test wind turbine blades is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Civil engineer: Civil engineers design, plan, and develop technical and engineering specifications for infrastructure and construction projects. They apply engineering knowledge in a vast array of projects, from the construction of infrastructure for transportation, housing projects, and luxury buildings, to the construction of natural sites. They design plans that seek to optimise materials and integrate specifications and resource allocation within the time constraints.

 


 

References

  1. Test wind turbine blades – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022