Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for lifting a component (1a, 1b) of a multirotor wind turbine (100) from an initial position to an operating position. The initial position is near a base (2a) of a tower structure (2) of the wind turbine (100) while the operating position is arranged at a distance from the tower structure (2), on a load carrying structure (3) connected to the tower structure (2) and extending away from the tower structure (2). By operating a first hoisting mechanism provided at or near a connecting point between the tower structure (2) and a load carrying structure (3), and a second hoisting mechanism provided at or near the operating position, the component (1a, 1b) is moved from the initial position to the operating position along a predetermined path. The component (1a, 1b) is finally mounted on the load carrying structure (3) at the operating position.
Abstract:
A load carrying structure (3) for a multirotor wind turbine (1) is disclosed. The load carrying structure (3) comprises a first load carrying arrangement (4) and a second load carrying arrangement (4), and each load carrying arrangement (4) comprises a primary structure (9) and at least two secondary structures (10), the secondary structures (10) extending on opposing sides of the primary structure (9) between an energy generating unit (5) carried by the load carrying arrangement (4) and an attachment point at a tower structure (2). Gravity acting on the energy generating units (5) causes push in the primary structures (9) and pull in the secondary structures (10), thereby causing preload of the secondary structures (10). The load carrying structure (3) is capable of handling thrust loads.
Abstract:
A method for mounting or dismounting a wind turbine component of an energy generating unit in a multirotor wind turbine is disclosed. The multirotor wind turbine comprises a tower configured to support one or more load carrying structures each arranged for supporting at least two energy generating units arranged at or near its ends and at opposite sides of the tower. The method comprises positioning or dispositioning a first wind turbine component at a first end of the load carrying structure, yawing the load carrying structure approximately 180 degrees, and positioning or dispositioning a second wind turbine component at the second end of the load carrying structure opposite the first end. The method may be used in erecting or servicing a multirotor wind turbine.
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure are generally directed to a multi-rotor turbine having with a common line-side converter (LSC) (DC to AC converter) for each of a plurality of machine-side converters (AC to DC converters). For example, the multi- rotor turbine may include a plurality of machine-side converters (MSC), each configured to receive an alternating current (AC) input signal from one of a plurality of rotors of the multi-rotor turbine and generate a DC signal based on the input AC signal. The multi-rotor turbine may also include a line-side converter (LSC) configured to receive the DC signals from each of the plurality of MSCs and generate an output AC signal based on the DC signals.
Abstract:
A wind turbine comprising, a tower, a nacelle mounted on the tower, and a rotor for harvesting wind energy by rotation of the rotor about a rotor axis extending in a vertical center plane. The nacelle comprises a main unit and two auxiliary units each housing a first and a second operative component. To obtain a combination of reuse of components and a good weight distribution, the first operative components in the first and second auxiliary units have the same distance to the center plane and the second operative components in the first and second auxiliary units have different distances to the center plane.
Abstract:
A wind turbine (10) includes a nacelle (14) with a longitudinal axis (LA) aligned with the flow of the incoming wind during operation. When so aligned, the nacelle defines a longitudinal direction (X). The wind turbine (10) includes one or more heat-generating components (22) and a modular cooler (24) operatively coupled to the one or more heat-generating components (22). The modular cooler (24) includes one or more cooling modules (30) with each including one or more cooling units (32). Each cooling unit (32) includes a heat exchanger (40) defining a cooling area (38), which defines a normal axis (NA) and a deflector plate (42) to divert the flow of the incoming wind by an angle less than 180º relative to the longitudinal direction (X). Each cooling unit (32) is oriented such that the normal axis (NA) is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis (LA). The modular cooler (24) is scalable in multiple dimensions to increase the cooling capacity of the cooler (24). A method of assembling the modular cooler (24) is also disclosed.
Abstract:
An offshore renewable energy system for converting renewably energy, comprising at least one offshore wind turbine with a tower holding a generator configured for converting wind energy, and at least one offshore wave power unit for converting wave energy from sea waves, wherein the wave power unit is anchored to a wave power foundation in the seabed. To increase stiffness and improve the structural rigidity or allow a lighter and potentially cheaper construction, the system comprises a support structure forming at least one support element connecting the wave power foundation to the wind turbine tower.
Abstract:
A wind turbine nacelle configured for mounting on a wind turbine tower and for supporting a rotor-supporting assembly, the nacelle comprising a main unit, and at least one auxiliary unit. The auxiliary unit accommodates at least one operative component, e.g. a converter, a transformer, an electrolysis cell, or a battery. An operative component having a similar function is accommodated in another auxiliary unit which thereby facilitate shared operation, and easy and fast maintenance or replacement of the operative component.
Abstract:
A wind turbine tower evacuation tool (10) is provided comprising an object end (20) for attachment to an object (500) or a person (555) and a roller end (30, 301, 302, 303) configured for connection to a surface of a wind turbine tower (110) by magnetic attraction. 5 The roller end (30, 301, 302, 303) comprises at least one magnet body (33) arranged for rotation around a rotational axis of the roller end (30, 301, 302, 303). The wind turbine tower evacuation tool (10) further comprises a rope element (11) connecting the object end (20) to the roller end (30, 301, 302, 303). 10 [Fig. 2 to accompany abstract]
Abstract:
An airborne wind energy system (100) and a method for controlling such an airborne wind energy system (100), which comprises a kite (102) connected by a number of steering lines (301) to a control box (300) and coupled via a cable (105) to a winch system on a ground station (104). The control method comprises detecting an error signal from a component of the airborne wind energy system (100), wherein the error signal is set by a detection of a breaking of the cable (105) and/or a fault on the winch system controlling the extraction and retraction of the cable (105). The control method further comprises controlling the movement of the control box (300) according to a landing mode, and activating a safety device connected to the control box (300).