Fail-safe system for controlling wind turbines

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2009-01-08

2011-12-27

Hartman, Jr., Ronald (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Sequential or selective

C700S020000, C700S286000, C700S287000, C290S044000, C290S055000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08086326

ABSTRACT:
A wind turbine control system is provided. The control system includes a first and a second control unit which are coupled to each other over a first network. The first control unit is configured as a critical control unit, comprising a first set of functions comprising critical control functions for the operation of a wind turbine, and the second control unit is configured as a secondary control unit, comprising a second set of functions comprising non-critical control functions and data management functions.

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