https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kurz-014-Video.mp4 In this episode of the Kurz Wind Podcast, we had on Jack Smodic – National Account Sales Executive Industrial Lubricants – and Michael Blumenfeld – Research Associate Lubricants Technology – to discuss all things lubrication in Wind. Our deep dive covered: Basic principles of Wind Turbine lubrication. What makes Wind a challenging application to service. The characteristics of high-performing and highly reliable gear oils and greases. Common failure modes and how you could potentially prevent them. Industry trends as Wind Turbine ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Episode-16-Freqcon.mp4 On this episode of the Kurz Wind Podcast, Dan Frantz sits down with Klaus Harder, Business Development manager of Freqcon GMBH, the manufacturer of the 20 and 30NM Ultracapacitors for GE turbines. Some of what we covered: Klaus discusses his initial introduction to the industry when he was 15 years old while riding his bicycle near the Germany and Denmark border. The origin story of the ultracapacitor at Freqcon (hint: they originally built power converters). What is the difference between an Ultracapacitor and a battery? Who ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Kurz-Wind-Podcast-Ep-15-GearBox-rs.mp4   In this episode of the Kurz Wind Podcast, we sit down with John McKay, VP of Operations at Gearbox Express, to discuss everything from his introduction to the Wind Industry to the processes that makes Gearbox Express successful in the industry. Some of the questions we go over: What is John’s introduction to the Wind industry? (You’d never guess!) What makes the Clipper Turbine gearbox so unique? The importance of innovation, and failing forward, in the Wind industry. The origin story of Gearbox Express ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mj.mp4 On this episode of the Kurz Wind Podcast, we had on Sam Tasker, Vice President of Sales, who has a decorated background with many different owner/operators and OEM’s in the Wind Industry. During our discussion, we cover topics such as: – AEP vs. Nameplate capacity of a Wind Turbine Generator. – How they are revolutionizing AEP for Wind Operators by using a ‘secret sauce’ of data and analytics. – Common lost energy bottlenecks in a Wind turbine, and how you can address that challenge. – The future of Wind energy as IoT and Big Data paves the wa ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/03.mp4   Nidec-Avtron is a leading manufacturer of encoders and tachometers in the Wind Power space.  With thousands of units installed in towers across the globe, they’re on the cutting edge of design, performance, and reliability for your Wind Turbines. In this episode, we cover: The AV56 Generation 3 Pitch Encoder design and upgrades. How to properly install and maintain your pitch motor encoders. Common failure modes you might see uptower, and how you can troubleshoot. Introduce a brand new generator encoder upgrade for your GE Fleet ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/first-draft-02.mp4   Take Care of Your Wind Turbines Like You Would a Patient! In this episode of the Kurz Wind Podcast, we interview David Hartwell, Vice President of Sales, Asset Care and Wind, mCloud Technologies, to discuss how AI, Performance Analytics, Machine Learning, and Big Data are changing the way Wind Owner/Operator’s run their sites and identify blade damage.     Website Connect with David Hartwell LinkedIn mCloud Wind Asset Care David ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/upload_001.mp4 In this episode of the Kurz Wind Podcast, we were joined by Tom Ulery of Parker Hannifin. Tom works out of Cleveland, Ohio and is a massive Lebron James and Post Malone fan.  Tom has been at Parker for 39 years and currently holds the role of Business Development Manager for Renewables. Here is what you are going to miss if you don’t listen to this podcast: Tom was first introduced to Wind while creating a custom solution for the 750KW Zond Wind Turbines as a specialist within Parker’s Valve Division. What are proportional valves ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Kurz-009-Video2.mp4   Stephen Steen is the Vice President of Industrial IoT for Poseidon Systems.  In this episode of the Kurz Wind Podcast, we take a explore the following questions: Who is Stephen Steen? Can you tell me more about Poseidon Systems for the Wind Industry? What technologies does Condition Monitoring replace? What is Online Oil Condition Monitoring? Can Condition Monitoring complement vibration monitoring? How do you use the data you collect to service customers? Are ancillary components, like hoses and filters, important fo ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/KURZ_08.mp4 Episode 8 of the Kurz Wind Podcast features Maja Jorgensen, sales manager for North America with HOVE Americas. HOVE Americas is known for its trusted maintenance for wind turbines, cement factories, shipping terminals. Quality lubrication and grease cartridges. Listen here ..read more

https://kurz.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/07-2.mp4 Episode 7 of the Kurz Wind Podcast features Ben Hart of GE Renewable Energy. Ben is a seasoned veteran within the Wind Industry and has been working with GE Renewable Energy for over 3 years. GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities. Listen here ..read more