South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site

South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site

Photo: Collett & Sons

Development of the South Kyle wind farm located 5 kilometres to the east of Dalmellington, has taken a step forward with the delivery of 50 Nordex N133 wind turbines. The task was entrusted to the abnormal loads specialists Collett that moved the units to the project site, Vattenfall’s larges onshore wind farm in the UK in terms of power generation. 

The lot included 450 components required to construct the fifty 84 metre hub height Nordex N133 turbines, and Collett used both the Port of Ayr and King George V Dock to store and handle components.

Precise planing at two ports

The heavier of the components, namely the 68-tonne nacelles, 73-tonne drive trains and the 63-tonne hubs arrived at King George V Dock. Lighter components, including the 18-tonne blades and the 150 individual tower sections arrived at the Port of Ayr.

At both ports, each of the components were discharged from the vessel to a precise laydown plan, allowing Collett’s team to access each in line with the wind farm’s construction schedule.

The gear

Utilising a combination of 6-axle trailers, 7-axle trailers, 8-axle trailers, two tower transporter clamp trailers and three super wing carriers from across the Collett fleet, the project team transported the components to site, approximately 5 kilometres East of Dalmellington town.

On site, Collett had an additional team in place to undertake tower transport operations across the 50 turbine site, delivering each of the tower sections to their respective crane pads for a just in time for installation service.

With a total of 6 heavy haulage tractor units and 6 steersman/escort vehicles in operation throughout, each of the 67, 48 & 50-tonne tower sections, along with the 65 metre blades travelled in overnight convoys in order to minimise road traffic congestion from both ports and in the surrounding areas.

South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site
Collett delivered 150 blades to South Kyle wind farm.

450 abnormal load movements

Travelling under Police Scotland and its private escort from both ports of entry, Collett planned and executed 450 abnormal load movements. Operating seven days a week, and with Police escort resources high in demand and low in frequency, Collett requested double runs in order to maximise deliveries with the limited resources available.

The team alternated between tower convoys, blades and nacelle sets as per demand required on site, until all 450 wind turbine components were delivered.

Throughout the entire project, Collett provided a dedicated project management team to handle all aspects of South Kyle wind farm, from the initial route surveys to the arrival of the components and through to final delivery.

South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site
Colmponents delivered in overnight convoys in order to minimise road traffic congestion

Over the course of the project Collett have handled and transported 150 tower sections, 50 nacelles, 50 hubs, 50 drive trains and 150 blades to South Kyle Wind Farm.

South Kyle wind farm

Expected to be operational in 2023, the 50 Nordex N133 turbines feature a 133.2 metre rotor with a swept area of 13,935 square metres.

With a capacity of 240MW, South Kyle Wind Farm is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the demands of approximately 170,000 homes annually, while offsetting up to 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

Author: Adnan Bajic

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South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site

South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site

Photo: Collett & Sons

Development of the South Kyle wind farm located 5 kilometres to the east of Dalmellington, has taken a step forward with the delivery of 50 Nordex N133 wind turbines. The task was entrusted to the abnormal loads specialists Collett that moved the units to the project site, Vattenfall’s larges onshore wind farm in the UK in terms of power generation. 

The lot included 450 components required to construct the fifty 84 metre hub height Nordex N133 turbines, and Collett used both the Port of Ayr and King George V Dock to store and handle components.

Precise planing at two ports

The heavier of the components, namely the 68-tonne nacelles, 73-tonne drive trains and the 63-tonne hubs arrived at King George V Dock. Lighter components, including the 18-tonne blades and the 150 individual tower sections arrived at the Port of Ayr.

At both ports, each of the components were discharged from the vessel to a precise laydown plan, allowing Collett’s team to access each in line with the wind farm’s construction schedule.

The gear

Utilising a combination of 6-axle trailers, 7-axle trailers, 8-axle trailers, two tower transporter clamp trailers and three super wing carriers from across the Collett fleet, the project team transported the components to site, approximately 5 kilometres East of Dalmellington town.

On site, Collett had an additional team in place to undertake tower transport operations across the 50 turbine site, delivering each of the tower sections to their respective crane pads for a just in time for installation service.

With a total of 6 heavy haulage tractor units and 6 steersman/escort vehicles in operation throughout, each of the 67, 48 & 50-tonne tower sections, along with the 65 metre blades travelled in overnight convoys in order to minimise road traffic congestion from both ports and in the surrounding areas.

South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site
Collett delivered 150 blades to South Kyle wind farm.

450 abnormal load movements

Travelling under Police Scotland and its private escort from both ports of entry, Collett planned and executed 450 abnormal load movements. Operating seven days a week, and with Police escort resources high in demand and low in frequency, Collett requested double runs in order to maximise deliveries with the limited resources available.

The team alternated between tower convoys, blades and nacelle sets as per demand required on site, until all 450 wind turbine components were delivered.

Throughout the entire project, Collett provided a dedicated project management team to handle all aspects of South Kyle wind farm, from the initial route surveys to the arrival of the components and through to final delivery.

South Kyle wind farm components delivered to site
Colmponents delivered in overnight convoys in order to minimise road traffic congestion

Over the course of the project Collett have handled and transported 150 tower sections, 50 nacelles, 50 hubs, 50 drive trains and 150 blades to South Kyle Wind Farm.

South Kyle wind farm

Expected to be operational in 2023, the 50 Nordex N133 turbines feature a 133.2 metre rotor with a swept area of 13,935 square metres.

With a capacity of 240MW, South Kyle Wind Farm is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the demands of approximately 170,000 homes annually, while offsetting up to 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

Author: Adnan Bajic

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