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Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2017

Report

Title: Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2017
Author:
De Conseth, E.
Publication Date:
Document Number:
CPO-OPS-PA-BMM-GEN-RPT-0005
Pages:
19
Place Published:
Belgium
Affiliation
C-Power
Technology:
Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Stressor:
Habitat Change
Receptor:
Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Language:
English

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Citation

De Conseth, E. (2019). Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2017 (Report No. CPO-OPS-PA-BMM-GEN-RPT-0005). Report by C-Power.
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TI - Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2017
AU - De Conseth, E
AB - The 2017 Annual Report for the Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm documents the ongoing operational activities of the 54 wind turbine project. The report highlights maintenance activities, environmental monitoring, and safety performance with increased operational complexity.Key activities in 2017 included:One generator component replacementCable replacement between B7 and C7Gearbox oil exchangesBathymetric surveysContinued Safety Culture and Health Improvement CampaignNotable safety observations:374 contractors performed 96,385 man-hoursTwo Lost Time Incidents reportedOne environmental incident (SF6 gas leak)
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SP - 19
PB - C-Power
SN - CPO-OPS-PA-BMM-GEN-RPT-0005
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LA - English
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KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
KW - Habitat Change
KW - Physical Environment
KW - Sediment Transport
KW - Water Quality
KW - Human Dimensions
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Abstract

The 2017 Annual Report for the Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm documents the ongoing operational activities of the 54 wind turbine project. The report highlights maintenance activities, environmental monitoring, and safety performance with increased operational complexity.

Key activities in 2017 included:

  • One generator component replacement
  • Cable replacement between B7 and C7
  • Gearbox oil exchanges
  • Bathymetric surveys
  • Continued Safety Culture and Health Improvement Campaign

Notable safety observations:

  • 374 contractors performed 96,385 man-hours
  • Two Lost Time Incidents reported
  • One environmental incident (SF6 gas leak)
This document is related to the C-Power/Thornton Bank Project Site.