Introduction Presentation
Contents
•PCI Company Background
•Mission, Vision, Values
•Menu of Services
•Safety
•Contact
• Manufacturer of composite products since
1973
• Developer and manufacturer of composite
products for the wind industry for over 10
years
• Expansion of field service capabilities to
offer a full package of blade repair services
uptower and on the ground
• Headquarters and Factory located in
Compton, CA (Los Angeles County)
• Field Offices in Pratt, KS and Abilene, TX
• High level technical experts in blade
inspection, repair, root cause analysis, and
failure investigation. With 4 engineers on
staff and decades of combined composites
experience.
Company Background
Our Mission
Create and sustain an environment that:
Anticipates and fulfills our customers’ current
and future needs while providing dependable
services
Promotes personal and professional growth and a
healthy work/life balance for employees
Upholds the highest safety standards
Drives continual improvement of processes and
technology
Supports Synergistic relationships with
stakeholders (customers, employees, suppliers,
shareholders, community and family)
Company Mission,
Vision & Values
Our Values
Integrity
Trustworthy, Ethical, Reliable, Transparent
Quality of People
Dependable, Professional, Knowledgeable,
Conscientious, Passionate, Loyal,
Compassionate, Resourceful
Growth
Innovative, Entrepreneurial, Aware,
Adaptable, Inquisitive, Mentoring
Unity of Purpose
Team-oriented, Collaborative, Synergistic,
Communicative, Serving, Inclusive,
Understanding
Our vision
To be a world class composite service company in the wind energy
industry that provides opportunity and growth for all stakeholders, while
building a sustainable future we can all be proud of.
Highest Quality Blade Repair
Repair erosion, cracks, wrinkles, chips, paint/gel
coat wear, delaminations, disbonds, lightning
damage, lightning protection system failures,
and structural issues
Maintain the structural integrity, aerodynamic
performance and balance of the blades on all
repairs
Coordinate with your schedule to minimize down
time
Work with you to decide which defects need be
repaired now and which defects can be repaired
later
For major structural damage, we will coordinate
with engineers to develop the proper repair
procedure
Menu of Services:
Blade Repair
Safe & Effective Uptower Access
The Asmus Type IV Platform is designed for use
on utility-scale wind turbines for 360-degree
access to the entire rotor blade, from tip to root.
Best-In-Industry Access System:
Rotate blades without de-rigging to access all 3
blades quickly
32 ft/min ascent & descent
3 workers plus equipment can work up-tower,
maximizing crew efficiency
Platform is suspended firmly against tower– work
safely in high winds with no contact to blade (up
to 11 m/s winds)
Compatible with all major wind turbine
manufacturers in the USA
Eliminate the need for cranes to do blade
inspections and repairs
For minor repair or inspections, we utilize the
Spider 2m basket to provide quick set-up and
access to blades
Up Tower Blade Repair
Up Tower Blade Repair
Up Tower Blade Repair
Importance of Quality Repairs
The First Time
Previous repair done improperly using large amounts
of body filler and not sanded to blade contour causing
premature repair failure and poor blade aerodynamics
This previous repair work was spotted during
telephotography inspection. The laminates were
improperly repaired resulting in cracking after just 2
years of operation.
Menu of Services:
Blade Cleaning
• Up tower blade cleaning/inspection
package:
• Pressure-wash the blades to rapidly deep
clean the blade
Can improve power output up to 8% by
improving blade aerodynamic efficiency
Provide detailed inspection report
documenting anomalies and repair
recommendations
Inspection and testing of lightning
protection system, ensure proper
grounding and drain holes are clear to
prevent blow outs
Menu of Services:
Telephotography Inspection
• On Ground Telephotography
Inspections:
• 3-4 turbines completed per day
Ideal for end-of-warranty or volume
inspections on a rotating basis
Detailed report of findings with high
quality images included
Blade/Nacelle/Hub failure
inspection and analysis from safe
distance
Menu of Services - Other
• Construction & Remediation Support:
• Developer/Owner Support During Construction Phase
• Quality Control
• Incoming Blade Inspections
• Blade Repairs & Touch-Ups, Etc.
Other Services
• Expert Witness & Other Litigation Support
• Insurance Consulting
• Application of leading edge protection tapes and hydrophobic Teflon
paints
• Rotor Balancing - Calculations & Blade Mass Additions
• Telephotography Equipment Sales & Inspection Training
Safety
Safety is our #1 priority
Excellent Safety Record: ZERO incidents in history of PCI Field
Service Division
We maintain the highest safety standards in all aspects of our work:
Equipment
Personnel
Procedures
Company Culture
We offer and require continuous safety training, procedure
development, and standardization for all of our activities
Steve Potter, CCT
Field Services General Manager
spotter@performancecomposites.com
Telephone: (920) 254-2733
Contact
Craig Guthrie, CCT-VIP
Technical Manager
cguthrie@performancecomposites.com
Telephone: (661) 400-8399
Francis Hu, PE
President
fhu@performancecomposites.com
Telephone: (310) 328-6661 Ext. 213
