Abstract:
A heating assembly for a blade of a wind turbine generator, said heating assembly comprising: a heat reservoir positioned within a cavity of said blade, said heat reservoir in communication with a heat source; said heat reservoir including a plurality of orifices for venting hot air from said heat reservoir.
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:
A heating assembly for a wind turbine: generator, the assembly comprising:: a heat reservoir mounted within a blade of the wind turbine generator; a heat source for supplying heat to the heat reservoir; a plurality of thermal conductors projecting front said heat reservoir to a surface of said blade.
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:
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:
A heating assembly for a wind turbine: generator, the assembly comprising:: a heat reservoir mounted within a blade of the wind turbine generator; a heat source for supplying heat to the heat reservoir; a plurality of thermal conductors projecting front said heat reservoir to a surface of said blade.
Abstract:
A heating assembly for a blade of a wind turbine generator, said heating assembly comprising: a heat reservoir positioned within a cavity of said blade, said heat reservoir in communication with a heat source; said heat reservoir including a plurality of orifices for venting hot air from said heat reservoir.
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.