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ProBlade™ Ultra
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ProBlade™ Ultra

Product catalog summary
Introduction to ProBlade™ Ultra
ProBlade™ Ultra is a leading edge protection solution designed to combat erosion in wind turbine blades. It addresses the challenges posed by increasing blade lengths, faster tip speeds, and harsh weather conditions, which contribute significantly to repair costs and downtime.

Key Features and Benefits
  • Superior Erosion Resistance: Made from a resilient elastomeric polymer with a pressure-sensitive adhesive, ProBlade™ Ultra offers excellent erosion resistance, increasing blade lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
  • Easy Application: The product is easy and fast to install, with a wide application window and no need for sealant, minimizing downtime.
  • Increased Asset Value: By maintaining optimal Annual Energy Production (AEP) and lowering the levelized cost of energy (LCoE), ProBlade™ Ultra enhances the value of wind turbine assets.

Technical Specifications
  • Asymmetric Profile: The asymmetric design of ProBlade™ Ultra is three times more efficient than symmetric profiles, improving aerodynamic performance and minimizing AEP impact.
  • Advanced Testing: ProBlade™ Ultra has been rigorously tested in wind tunnels and rain erosion test rigs, proving to be five times more resistant than traditional gelcoat solutions.

Field Validation
ProBlade™ Ultra has been validated on 360 prototype blades in challenging environments in Brazil and India, demonstrating no visible damage after three years of operation.

Application Environments
  • On-Site Application: ProBlade™ Ultra can be applied on-site using rope access or platforms, with a temperature range of +8°C to +38°C.
  • Factory Application: It is also available in continuous rolls for factory application, ensuring a seamless protective layer.

LM Wind Power: Your Service Partner
LM Wind Power offers comprehensive services with a global reach, including blade manufacturing, repairs, and upgrades. Their technicians are highly trained and certified, ensuring expert and safe service delivery.

Contact Information
LM Wind Power, Jupitervej 6, 6000 Kolding, Denmark. Tel: +45 79 84 00 00, Email: [email protected], Website: www.lmwindpower.com
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Catalog excerpts

ProBlade™ Ultra-1

ProBlade ™ Ultra Superior leading edge protection Excellent erosion resistance Increased asset value Easy & fast application

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ProBlade™ Ultra-2

ProBlade ™ Ultra is the answer to leading edge erosion WHY PROBLADE ULTRA? Increasing blade lengths, faster tip speeds and harsh weather conditions make leading edge degradation the biggest contributor to blade repair costs and lost revenue from turbine downtime. ProBlade ™ Ultra allows turbine manufacturers and asset owners to safeguard their assets, maintain an optimal Annual Energy Production (AEP) and lower the levelized cost of energy (LCoE). ProBlade ™ Ultra is an innovative leading edge protection (LEP) comprising a resilient elastomeric polymer and a pressure sensitive adhesi

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ProBlade™ Ultra-3

ProBlade™ Ultra LEADING EDGE EROSION: AN AEP AND COST ISSUE Leading edge erosion repairs account for more than half of the blade repairs, constituting a very large portion of repair costs and lost revenue from downtime. ProBlade ™ Ultra is a superior solution offering a long lasting and reliable leading edge protection while limiting vastly its impact on AEP - compared to gelcoat and other existing leading edge protection solutions on the market. Excellent erosion resistance Your leading edge remains intact for longer Increased asset value Increased lifetime, lower maintenance costs and sustained...

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ProBlade™ Ultra-5

ProBlade™ Ultra Better performance by design ROBUST & RELIABLE The molecular structure of ProBlade ™ Ultra is the secret behind its excellent erosion resistance, outstanding low temperature flexibility and exceptional resistance to microbial degradation. It is lined with an ultra strong, pressuresensitive adhesive which bonds to different surfaces and secures that the leading edge remains protected throughout the turbine’s operational life. Pressure-sensitive adhesive Finally, a polyethylene backliner ensures the storage life of ProBlade ™ Ultra, as well as its integrity during the application...

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ProBlade™ Ultra-6

In the lab and field: proven superiority ADVANCED TESTING CAPABILITIES In our Technology Center of Lunderskov, Denmark, the development of ProBlade ™ Ultra has benefited from state-of-the-art testing equipment: Our Wind Tunnel has allowed us to validate the aerodynamic modelling of ProBlade ™ Ultra with asymmetric application & wind speeds up to 105m/s. Our Rain erosion test rig supported to verify the lifetime of ProBlade ™ Ultra under a selection of rainfall intensity, droplet sizes and at varying tip speeds. All of LM Wind Power’s testing procedures are in compliance with the DNVGL-RP-0573...

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ProBlade™ Ultra-7

ProBlade™ Ultra VALIDATED IN THE FIELD After 3 years in operation, ProBlade ™ Ultra has proven to withstand tough weather conditions and remains intact with no sign of failure. Field inspection results have proven Problade ™ Ultra’s resistance to erosion on two of our customer sites placed in the harshest environments, exposed to monsoon climate and rainforest conditions. Blades equipped with Problade ™ Ultra showed no sign of leading edge damage compared to other blades on the same sites using other leading edge protection solutions. Increased lifetime prototype blades Rainforest and nearshore...

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ProBlade™ Ultra-8

1 Product 2 Application environments ProBlade ™ Ultra is available in two different shapes which are optimized for its points of application

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ProBlade™ Ultra-9

ProBlade™ Ultra 1. ON-SITE APPLICATION One meter precut segments tailored for field use make it easy to apply ProBlade ™ Ultra through rope access, cherry pickers or any platforms. The large temperature window at which ProBlade ™ Ultra is installed (+8 oC to +38 oC) ensures limited downtime and faster return to operation. In addition, Installation is free of sealant and specialized tools. Wide application window No need for sealant Faster return to operation, less downtime 2. FACTORY APPLICATION In addition to field application, Problade ™ Ultra is also applied in our factories on new blades....

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ProBlade™ Ultra-10

A comprehensive product-service solution OUTSTANDING VALUE PROPOSITION Excellent erosion resistance Increased asset value Easy and fast installation Increased lifetime 5x superior to gelcoat on average Wide application window No humidity constraints Temperature: 8 oC to 38 oC Reduced maintenance Parallel process, same throughput

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ProBlade™ Ultra-11

LM WIND POWER: YOUR RELIABLE SERVICE PARTNER • More than 4 decades experience in blade manufacturing • Efficient blade add-ons • Intricate blade repairs and upgrades • Blade monitoring and inspections • GWO certified GLOBAL REACH • 6 service hubs worldwide • 100+ highly skilled professionals • Efficient on-site repair solution TRAINED TO PROTECT YOUR BLADES Working several meters above the ground to service and repair blades requires a trained crew. Our highly-skilled and capable technicians are able to carry out the most intricate procedures expertly and safely. All LM Wind Power service technicians...

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ProBlade™ Ultra-12

Headquarters Production facilities Service hubs We Know Blades, and how to protect them LM Wind Power is a leading global partner for design, manufacture and service of wind turbine blades. We have a global manufacturing footprint and are a valued partner in established and emerging markets all over the world. Contact LM Wind Power Headquarters: LM Wind Power Jupitervej 6 6000 Kolding Denmark Tel +45 79 84 00 00 Fax +45 79 84 00 01 [email protected] www.lmwindpower.com We work closely with our customers to reduce the cost of energy and continue to invest in research and development. In addition...

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