lynx Case Study: 10m Tilting Mast on Marine Survey ship

lynx metmAsts were given a project by NUI Galway to design and install a 10m tilting mast on the bow of Celtic Explorer. The mast was a custom design to mount meteorological instruments for surveys in the Atlantic Ocean. Our team carried out the design, supply and installation of the mast and the winching equipment at Galway Port. The installation was completed on time and budget and underwent several wet tests with continuous breaking waves over the bow of the vessel.
This challenging project stands as a testament to the quality of our design and installation teams– whatever the task, lynx metmAsts will perform.

lynx Case Study: Climbing Derrick System

lynx metmAsts was recently contracted to rescue a 60m tubular met mast which was in imminent danger of collapse. The mast had just been purchased by our client as part of a community wind farm project. However, upon due diligence carried out by the client it was discovered that the mast was in immediate danger due to brittle guy wires, one of which had snapped. The client contacted the original installer who recommended a controlled collapse, as it was too dangerous to attempt lowering the mast in such condition. This solution did not meet the client’s main criteria of un-interrupted wind measurement data.

The client contacted lynx metmAsts for a second opinion and we were able to meet their requirements in full. Remedial works involved erecting our climbing derrick system alongside the met mast. The derrick provided support at critical points and enabled full height access for the replacement of all guy wires. The mast was then re-aligned and certified to the OEM specifications. The client is delighted that they maintain consistent wind measurement assessment for another 12 months, following which the mast can be safely de-commissioned. This project stands as an example of our innovation and the considerable work at height experience of the lynx metmAsts team.

Evolution of Wind Turbines

An infographic on the evolution of wind turbines - from a musical windmill to the massive energy generating structures as we know them today.

Infographic courtesy : http://turbinegenerator.org

Below is an image of a wind turbine near a lynx met mast-