Transporting Wind Power Equipments of Dak N'Drung Project (1,2,3) As Fast as the Wind Despite Bad Roads

1. Current status of wind turbines to be transported Wind

turbines at Dak N'Drung in Dak Song district, Dak Nong province, 137 meters high from base to top, 76.5 meters long propellers weighing 16 to 22 tons. Transporting 10 giant wind turbines with a minimum capacity of 3.7 MW is challenging work for PPL's ​​wind power department. In addition, the rainy season weather, the road to import mud makes it difficult to complete the project on schedule. PPL has made great efforts and creativity in the process of transporting wind power equipment for the Dak Nong project to power on schedule.

Photo: Loading and unloading wind power cylinders at Nam Van Phong port

Powering up the 300 MW wind power project, supplying clean energy to Dak Nong province as planned is a proud achievement of the PPL transport team. In addition to having to deal with torrential downpours during transportation and the temporary dump area being deeply submerged in mud after rains, applying for a permit to transport super-heavy goods such as wind power equipment is a challenge. progress. Weight and size of objects exceeding the allowable size of Vietnamese roads according to regulation 41. Therefore, in order to be transported and circulated on the road of these devices, the PPL technical team needs to carefully survey the route, provide a transportation plan with appropriate equipment to apply for a permit from the Directorate of Roads or the Department of Transport of the provinces.

Photo: Unloading ship propellers wind power itself down trailer wing

2. Experience of wind power equipment transport from 2014

Wind power plants are often in the remote as wind power projects in Dak N'Drung (1.2 ,3) in Dak Song district, Dak Nong province, Vietnam while wind power equipment factories are located in China. Right from the beginning of the company's establishment in 2014, we have been involved in wind power transportation and have a lot of experience in onshore wind power logistics. PPL's ​​wind power project transportation service includes customs clearance, transshipment of equipment from the ship to the port yard, transportation from the port yard to the construction site, equipment including: nacelle, cylinders, blowers, cables, hubs, transformers, generators, bases, cooling fans, ladders, cranes and other equipment.

Photo: Lashing super-heavy wind power cylinders

The workload in the project of transporting super-long and super-heavy wind power equipment is many and complicated, requiring the use of specialized equipment, strong tractors and a seasoned technical team. In the US, on average, the construction of an onshore wind farm with a capacity of 300MW requires 1,300 truck trips, 280 rail cars and eight ocean trains. However, in the Dak Nong project, there is only a road vehicle to transport turbines. Driving a specialized tractor with large towing capacity and capacity, pulling a trailer so that the load of goods can be spread evenly on the road surface during transportation, requires a lot of experience. All PPL wind power project drivers have a minimum of 4 years of experience driving containers and similar super-heavy vehicles, and the ability to handle situations that occur on the road.

 
Photo: Wind turbine propeller transport trailer

Stages to implement the project

Right from the beginning of the wind power transportation project, our experts have surveyed and preliminary planned seaports and routes. road and construction site terrain to ensure that the package reaches its destination safely and in the best conditions. It is of the utmost importance when handling and transporting heavy loads and complex equipment to ensure safety. Using an advanced information technology system, PPL can manage every step of the project and anticipate all possible situations, thereby preventing risks.

Photo: Transporting super-heavy wind turbine blades to Dak Nong yard

Executing project stages

For smooth and optimal operation, the work is divided among transport engineers, tractor drivers, management project manager and project secretary. To optimize costs, only mobilize human resources for each phase of the project when that workload is needed. Despite being well prepared for every conceivable situation, PPL still has to overcome the unpredictable challenge of weather. Dak Nong mountainous region receives unusually heavy rain in July. The transportation of wind power equipment on a rainy day in Dak Nong province has to be halted when it rains, after the rain the transportation is already difficult. Wet roads limit the speed of tractors and trailers, the risk of slippery roads is very high, so drivers must go slowly. After heavy rain, the construction area and the temporary yard became a swamp, making it difficult for transportation. The changing terrain cannot put turbine components on the ground. At that time, PPL decided to deploy personnel to focus all resources to remove the mud layer on the construction surface of the project, install the drainage system in that area, all the paths of the first vehicle. Towing and trailers entering the construction area are paved with load-bearing roads to ensure safe roads.

Photo: Landing a super-heavy wind power fan on Dak Nong beach

It is the pride that PPL has in its transportation (logistics) career. Always respond and adapt quickly to all situations and requirements of the project to achieve the best possible results. Thanks to modern equipment, experienced human resources, and quick response, PPL was able to complete the Dak Nong wind power transportation project on schedule,commercial power in 2021.

3. Resources used energizing in the project