Abstract:
A heat exchanger assembly for cooling a heat-generating component, such as a generator or power electronics module, within a wind turbine nacelle comprises a thermoelectric element, such as a Peltier element, having a first section arranged in a first region of relatively high temperature in contact with the heat-generating component or in the vicinity thereof, and a second section arranged in a second region of a relatively low temperature. The thermoelectric element is configured to transfer heat from the first region of relatively high temperature to the second region of relatively low temperature with consumption of electrical energy. A source of electrical energy is provided for the thermoelectric element, and a control unit may be provided for controlling the energy supply in order to control the temperature of the component or surface area cooled by the thermoelectric element. A further cooling element including a so-called heat pipe may be provided to enhance cooling efficiency.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a wind turbine nacelle having a first face with a longitudinal extension in a wind direction, comprising a cooling device having a cooling area and extending from the first face of the nacelle, and a cover having at least one inner face, the cooling device being enclosed by the first face of the nacelle and the inner face of the cover. A first distance between at least one of the faces and the cooling area is at least 30 mm.
Abstract:
According to the inventive concept, there is provided a wind turbine with at least one blade. The wind turbine comprises a first accelerometer mounted at a first radial position of the blade and being adapted to determine a first acceleration value, and a second accelerometer mounted at a second radial position of the blade different from the first radial position, and the accelerometer being adapted to determine a second acceleration value. The wind turbine further comprises a controller adapted to generate a signal based on said first and second acceleration values. There is also provided a method for monitoring a blade of a wind turbine.
Abstract:
A method for thermal conditioning of a wind turbine nacelle is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: Obtaining historical, statistical and/or forecast data relating to ambient conditions of the wind turbine, e.g. in the form of wind data, weather forecasts and/or thermal data of the wind turbine. Calculating a setting for at least one conditioning unit, e.g. a cooling unit or a heating unit, arranged in an interior part of the nacelle, based on the obtained historical, statistical and/or forecast data, and operating the conditioning unit(s) in accordance with the calculated setting. Measuring at least one parameter reflecting a temperature in the interior part of the nacelle. Adjusting the setting(s) for the conditioning unit(s) based on the measured parameter(s), and operating the conditioning unit(s) in accordance with the adjusted setting(s). The setting(s) is/are initially calculated based on the historical, statistical and/or forecast data, thereby providing a qualified starting point. The setting(s) is/are then adjusted or fine tuned on the basis of actual temperatures of the nacelle, thereby taking these into account and reaching optimal setting(s) quickly. An artificial intelligence (AI) system may be used. The method may include control of temperature and/or humidity inside the nacelle and/or temperature of components arranged in the nacelle.
Abstract:
The invention provides a wind turbine component having an exposed surface made of a hydrophobic material and having a surface texture providing a Water Contact Angle (CA) of at least 150. Due to the combination between a CA over 150 and the hydrophobic material, the component becomes less vulnerable to ice formation etc. The invention further provides a method of preventing ice formation, a method of reducing noise and a blade for reducing noise from a wind turbine.
Abstract translation:本发明提供了一种风力涡轮机部件,该风力涡轮机部件具有由疏水性材料制成并具有提供至少150的水接触角(CA)的表面纹理的暴露表面。由于CA over 150和疏水材料,该组件变得不易受到冰的形成等。本发明还提供了一种防止结冰的方法,一种减少噪声的方法和一种用于减少来自风力涡轮机的噪声的叶片。 p>
Abstract:
A hinged connection apparatus is described for securing a first wind turbine component to a second. The first wind turbine component may be a wind turbine blade and the second wind turbine component may be a control surface such as an aileron. The first or second wind turbine component comprises at least one hinge housing (15) in which an electrically sensitive component, such as a cable or an electrical activated hinge pin, is retained. Preferably, the interior portion of the hinge housing (30) is made of a glass fibre composite material that is fatigue resistant and electrically non-conductive. The exterior (31) of the hinge housing on the other hand is preferably electrically conductive. Furthermore, an extendable conductive or non- conductive sleeve (32) may be provided to bridge the gap in-between one hinge housing and an adjacent hinge housing.
Abstract:
A hinged connection apparatus is described for securing a first wind turbine component to a second. The first wind turbine component may be a wind turbine blade (10) and the second wind turbine component may be a control surface such as an aileron (11). The first or second wind turbine component comprises at least one hinge housing in which a hinge pin (16, 26) is retained. The hinge pin (16, 26) may be extended from a retracted position into an extended position in which it engages with a hinge recess on the other wind turbine component to form a connection. A locking mechanism is provided for securing the hinge pin in place. The hinge pin may be extended manually or automatically by an actuator.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a wind turbine nacelle having a top face with a longitudinal extension in a wind direction, comprising a cooling device extending from the top face of the nacelle and a cover having at least one inner face. The cooling device is enclosed by the top face of the nacelle and the inner face of the cover.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a wind turbine blade comprising at least two regions bonded together by a bonding material, wherein the bonding material contains particles (6) having a size distribution and stiffness and strength properties which result in the bonding material having higher strength than corresponding bonding material without any particles. Wind turbine blades may be partly or fully made from layers of resin-preimpregnated fibres(4), also called pre-pregs, the resin constituting the bonding material between the layers. In a manufacturing method according to the present invention,particles(6)arearranged between at least some of the pre-pregs (4) during manufacturing. The particles (6) are used to improve the mechanical properties, such as the shear strength or the fracture toughness, and thereby lower the risk of debonding. Hereby a more reliable wind turbine blade is obtained. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a wind turbine blade.
Abstract:
A wind turbine nacelle comprises a heat-generating component and a heat exchanger for cooling thereof. The heat exchanger contains a working fluid, and a first section of the container is in a region of a relatively high temperature near the heat-generating component, and a second section of the container is in a region of a relatively low temperature remote from the heat-generating component. The working evaporates at the hot section due to heat exchange with the high temperature region, and the evaporated working fluid is conveyed from the first region thereof to the second region and of condensing at the second section of the container due to heat exchange with the low temperature region. A structure, e.g. a wick, is provided to allow the condensed working fluid to be conveyed back from the second section to the first section.