For the past several years, Nord Engineering has solved critical calculations for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. The shift towards sustainable energy transformed the engineering landscape, placing companies like SGRE at the forefront of the offshore wind revolution. Designing and deploying these colossal structures required an intricate balance of structural design, precision manufacturing, and highly specialized logistics. The roles of the lifting/transport engineer and the lead engineer were critical to turning a blueprint into functioning wind turbines.
The Precision of Lifting, Design, and Transport
At this intersection of immense scale and minute detail lay the necessity for expert technical execution. Moving and assembling components—like 100+-meter blades or 600-ton nacelles—required calculations that left zero margin for error. This was the core mission of Nord Engineering.
Lifting and Transport Calculations
We specialized in the critical engineering required for heavy-lift operations. This included Center of Gravity (CoG) calculations and load distribution analysis for non-standard components, ensuring every sling and spreader beam was safe.
Custom Tooling Design
When off-the-shelf equipment failed to meet the unique geometric and load requirements, we stepped in. Our work included designing specialized lifting yokes and installation aids, utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate performance and structural integrity against extreme loads.
Steel Manufacturing Expertise
We served as the technical liaison between design and fabrication. We managed complex technical questions related to welding procedures, material selection (e.g., high-strength steel grades), and strict adherence to quality control (QC) protocols required for critical structural components, guaranteeing traceability and dimensional accuracy.
Nord Engineering provided the calculated assurance that their most complex project components would be handled, manufactured, and prepared for installation.
