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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Allen, Andre J (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Fluid flow direction

C073S856000

Reexamination Certificate

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07963160

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a test bench for testing wind turbine equipment. The test bench comprises one or more load applying means directly or indirectly applying load to the equipment during said test and wherein the test bench comprises angle adjustment means for adjusting a test angle (A) of the equipment in relation to a horizontal plane. The invention further relates to methods for testing wind turbine equipment.

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