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January 20, 2021

What Does Fire Risk in Wind Energy Look Like Heading Into 2021?

Jatin Sharma of NARDAC discusses his thoughts about wind turbine insurance heading into 2021. Read this blog post to learn more about current trends.

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January 19, 2021

Should You Opt-in to Fire Suppression on Your Wind Turbines?

Being proactive on wind turbine fires will save you money and reputational cost by retrofitting your existing fleet or installing fire suppression on new turbines.

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January 6, 2021

What are the Different Stages of a Fire?

The NFPA and most other standards classify fire into four stages which include ignition, growth, fully developed, and decay.

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December 21, 2020

What Happens After a Wind Turbine Catches Fire?

In an unprotected wind turbine, a fire will likely result in a total loss. You need a plan on how to extinguish the fire and then replace the turbine.

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December 8, 2020

What are Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems?

Clean agent fire suppression systems are safe, clean, and environmentally friendly. They are fast and effective in extinguishing Class A, B, and C fires.

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November 17, 2020

Why is Halon Banned?

A production ban on Halon went into effect in 1992 because of its extremely high potential for ozone depletion and contributes to global warming potential.

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November 9, 2020

Will FM-200™ Kill You?

FM200 is non-toxic to humans when used in concentration levels for suppressing fires and is safe to use in occupied spaces.

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October 23, 2020

Are some turbines more likely to catch fire than others?

Why do some wind turbines catch fire, while others do not? It turns out wind turbine design plays a critical role in predicting whether a fire will occur.

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October 19, 2020

Is Fire Risk Increasing in the Wind Industry?

Since the mid-1990s, the wind industry has experienced tremendous growth and there are a number of fire risk factors that have emerged in recent years.

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July 23, 2020

Which Gases Are Used in Fire Suppression Systems?

Gaseous fire suppression systems are perfect for protection of electronics and machinery. But there are several types of gases used in fire suppression. Learn what they are and when to use each.

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July 9, 2020

How to Boost Productivity with Less Onsite Personnel

The new normal for machine shops. How to boost productivity with less onsite staff through understanding how the overlap between safety and data.

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June 10, 2020

Wind Farm Maintenance Planning

Having a well-planned wind farm maintenance program will ensure wind turbines are running efficiently and at their highest capacity.

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