Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e. – impellers) – Method of operation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-18
2008-11-04
Look, Edward (Department: 3745)
Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)
Method of operation
C416S030000, C416S035000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445431
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method of controlling the aerodynamic load of a wind turbine's blades individually in such a way that the dynamic aerodynamic loads on the turbine are reduced and power production is optimised. In general the present invention will improve the overall stability of the turbine leading to reduce fatigue loads, reduced extreme loads during operation and reduced risk of blade-tower interaction. In particular preferred embodiment of the invention, flow properties are measured locally on the different blades or in front of the blades and from these measurements the pitch angle settings are changed, in other ways changing the aerodynamic properties, for the blades through a control unit.
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Larsen Torben Juul
Madsen Helge Aagaard
Thomsen Kenneth
Forskningscenter Riso
Hunton & Williams LLP
Look Edward
Wiehe Nathaniel
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