Tag Archives: failure

Trust me I’m an Engineer !

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

A sample of images of how we sometimes get things wrong – enjoy !   Plus below a link to video clip of Peter Kay as a light way to end the year ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH5vSHiAOAE Happy & Prosperous 2017 All … Continue reading →

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HSE get wind of turbine failures !

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

Five wind turbines crashed to the ground during unexceptional weather conditions leading to an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive. The fifth collapse at Winsdon Farm in north Petherwyn, Cornwall triggered the inquiry in 2013, a 40m Gaia Wind … Continue reading →

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