Teaser Infrared Image - The Answer

Don’t worry, Dan, this is definitely not a BP oil rig!

Infrared Image

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Answer: The image is of the lower portion of a crane boom, showing two hydraulic driven pumps that control the primary lift cable and the heavy lift cable. It is a 150 ton crane that was designed for field assemble of wind towers.

Sidenote: This particular type of crane has to be assembled and disassembled at the job site and is transported using about 25 semi trailers!

Stay tuned for part 2 next week!