Barton Wind Farm
Shenandoah, IA United States | 2010
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CloseThis prototype stands 200 feet tall and only requires 8 mph winds to produce electricity. Each section of this massive structure weighed in excess of 25,000 lbs, so special care was taken to ensure quality galvanizing. Drainage holes were designed into the project to produce optimal results. While other coatings were considered, nothing matched the affordability and durability of hot-dip galvanized steel for this project. Estimates show this turbine should last 80 years with no maintenance, making galvanized steel an excellent choice for corrosion protection of the life of this project.
Details
Award Class
Newly Complete
Award Sectors
Electrical, Utility & Communication
Environment
Rural
Location
Valley, NE United States
Reasons for Galvanizing
Coating Durability, Corrosion Performance
Components Galvanized
Complete structure
Tonnage/Size
HDG: 85
Team Members
Specifier
Valmont Industries
Fabricator
Valmont Industries
Engineer
Member Galvanizer(s)
Valmont Coatings - Valley Galvanizing
Valmont Coatings - Oklahoma Galvanizing
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