Applus+ ensures quality and structural integrity of wind turbine towers in a major industrial project in Brazil

The scope of work focuses on the comprehensive application of non-destructive testing (NDT) as a key tool for preventing structural failures, controlling industrial quality, and verifying compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements within the wind energy sector. To this end, Applus+ has mobilized a highly qualified technical team and certified inspection technology, ensuring consistent, traceable results aligned with international standards.

During execution, multiple non-destructive testing methods are applied in a coordinated manner, including ultrasonic testing (UT) for the detection of internal discontinuities in critical welds; visual testing (VT) for geometric and surface verification of welds; liquid penetrant testing (LPT) to identify surface-breaking defects; and magnetic particle testing (MT) to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials. This integrated approach enables the assessment of the integrity of each component from the early stages of manufacturing through to final release.

The service scope includes the mobilization and calibration of equipment, the systematic execution of inspections along the production line, and the issuance of technical conformity reports with traceability by batch and by component. This technical information provides full visibility of the production process, facilitating decision-making, process optimization, and the reduction of rework.

The manufacturing of wind turbine towers requires rigorous controls due to the mechanical, environmental, and operational demands these structures will face over decades of service. In this context, the independent and specialized inspections performed by Applus+ help minimize operational risks, ensure asset durability, and strengthen the safety of renewable power generation infrastructure.

With this project, Applus+ consolidates its position as a strategic partner in industrial inspection, non-destructive testing, and asset integrity services for the renewable energy sector, delivering technical solutions that support the safe, reliable, and sustainable expansion of wind energy infrastructure in Brazil and across the region.