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September 27, 2021 – Wind Study | Question 24

One Energy’s dedication to safety and maintenance does not stop at a certain height! Our wind turbines reach 405 feet tall. And while we can (and do!) inspect turbine towers by climbing on the inside, we inspect turbine blades using drone photography. (The same way the photo below was captured!)

Today’s Wind Study homework question explains how and why we use drones to inspect blades – plus information on the data-storage tool used for the resulting images: SD cards!

This week’s related math problems use storage units like bytes and kilobytes – download the assignment here!

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It may seem obvious to use the proper tool for a given activity, but there are actually many ways workers can (and often do!) get it wrong. At One Energy, we don’t simply use the tools we CAN, but we use the tools we SHOULD –for safety, quality, and even financial reasons.

To demonstrate this concept, today’s Safety Minute focuses on using the right tools and methods for stripping high-voltage cable. See how a “stubborn electrician” might go about it, using fewer tools that may cost less, but are lazy, ineffective, and dangerous – then watch as we show how to use the RIGHT tools for this job. ️

Takeaways from this episode include:

  • A tool that works is not always the right tool for the job
  • Invest in the right tools to remove safety risk and improve quality
  • Injuries are more expensive than the price of the right tools

Watch the video below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss a future minute.

September 22, 2021 – Wind Views | ManagedHV

If you follow One Energy, you’re probably aware that we’re on-site wind energy experts. Wind for Industry is One Energy’s flagship energy solution – it’s what got us in the industrial power business to begin with!

What you may not know of is another energy service we offer: ManagedHV (pictured in today’s Wind View!)

ManagedHV is One Energy’s high-voltage-as-a-service solution. ⚡ We offer this service because most high-voltage distribution backbones in existing industrial facilities (the kind of facilities our customers operate) were built 40 years ago or longer, and are ripe for a major update.

Our solution provides a state-of-the-art plant high-voltage distribution system that enables our customers to efficiently move power, monitor usage, and protect facilities from grid issues. The service also provides an expandable and adaptable platform, enabling customers to add more distributed energy resources (DERs) when desired – including (but not limited to) wind turbines!

Learn more about ManagedHV here.

September 20, 2021 – Wind Study | Answer 23

Hydraulic systems are a major element of One Energy operations – like the crane pictured below, which uses hydraulics to help lift and hoist items during construction.

And if you completed last week’s Wind Study assignment, you read all about how these pressure systems work!

Check the answers to last week’s questions by downloading here and don’t forget to return next Monday for another round of Wind Study homework problems!

And be sure to share this educational series on Facebook and Twitter!

WFIN Findlay reported on a recent event at the North Findlay Wind Campus, in which students from the University of Findlay toured One Energy and its component yard, getting an up-close look at wind energy to supplement the class’s discussion on different types of electricity generation. Learn more.

September 15, 2021 – Wind Views | Wind Turbine Foundations

Have you ever wondered how much concrete is in the foundation of one of our wind turbines?

One Energy’s wind turbine foundations consist of 320 cubic yards of concrete, or the equivalent of 32 fully loaded concrete trucks! 🚛

In the early stages of wind turbine construction, this concrete is poured into an 8-foot excavation (the activity depicted in today’s Wind View!). This concrete, with the addition of rebar and other materials, helps ensure the turbines have very strong foundations. 💪

Big thanks to Dr. Teeple from the University of Findlay for bringing her class to the North Findlay Wind Campus!

The Findlay Oilers’ visit consisted of touring the wind turbine component yard and getting an up-close look at wind energy, to supplement the class’s discussion on different types of electricity generation.

It was a pleasure to host these students and help round out their energy conversations!

One Energy announced the formation of its Board of Directors, which includes the former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as well as former executives from major corporations. Read about the announcement here, learn more about each Board member, and find out why these energy and manufacturing experts are excited to help One Energy advance the customer-centric power grid of the future.

September 13, 2021 – Wind Study | Question 23

Many machines at One Energy utilize hydraulics in some way. From lifts that help us in the construction field, to the steering of our vehicles that transport us from project to project – hydraulics are often at play!

 

A hydraulic system applies force to certain areas via pressurized incompressible fluids, located inside a container. An incompressible fluid is one that cannot be made denser by pushing it together (or compressing it!).

Learn more about these systems in this week’s Wind Study ⬇️ – and see if you can answer the homework questions before we post the answers next Monday!

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September 10, 2021 – Climb to the Top | Mitchel Bumb

Field Engineer Mitchel Bumb’s journey with One Energy began in high school, when he helped pour concrete for a project in Findlay. And he’s been climbing to the top ever since!

Find out how he transitioned from the automotive industry to wind energy, how he thinks farming has helped develop his engineering skills, and why he considers his Climb to the Top to be “rewarding.” ⤵️

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the climb!

This series can also be found on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.