Abstract:
Provided is a method for controlling a wind power installation having an aerodynamic rotor which is operable at variable speed and which has rotor blades which are adjustable in terms of their blade angle, and having a generator for generating a generator power, the wind power installation being distinguished by a nominal speed, a nominal power and a nominal wind speed at which the nominal speed and the nominal power are reached, and the method comprises: for a wind speed above the nominal wind speed, operating the wind power installation at a power above the nominal power, the power being above the nominal power by a boost power, the wind power installation being operated in such a way that a flapwise torque remains below a predeterminable limit torque, and a prevailing power loss does not exceed a predeterminable power loss limit.
Abstract:
The invention described herein relates to a process for improving reporting of operational data of a wind turbine during operation thereof and a system for carrying out the process which may include a computer program for carrying out the process.
Abstract:
A method for operating a wind power installation, the wind power installation including an aerodynamic rotor having rotor blades of adjustable blade angle, being controlled by an operation control system, and being configured to generate an installation power, comprises activating a blade-angle adaptation routine when an ice accretion situation occurs, when ice accretion on the rotor blades has been detected or is expected, modifying a collective blade angle of the rotor blades using the blade-angle adaptation routine to adapt the rotor blades to an altered aerodynamic situation caused by the ice accretion, in order to increase the installation power, and selecting an aerodynamically improved blade angle as a modified collective blade angle and specifying the aerodynamically improved blade angle as an iced-blade angle.
Abstract:
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to implement cooling fans with selectively activated vibration modes are disclosed. An example cooling fan assembly includes a motor and a fan coupled to a shaft of the motor. The motor is to rotate the shaft in a first direction to cause the fan to move air. The motor is to rotate the shaft in a second direction to cause vibration from an eccentric mass coupled to the shaft.
Abstract:
A method for controlling multi-stage centrifugal compressors is provided. It allows an optimization of compressor head and efficiency at each compression stage and is specifically valuable at reduced compressor flow.
Abstract:
The invention provides a solar/air turbine generator system that reduces construction and power generating costs and does not require the use of fossil fuel.A solar/air turbine generator system comprises: a compressor for drawing in and compressing air; a solar receiver for heating the air compressed by the compressor with the use of solar heat collected by a solar collector; an air turbine for driving the compressor and a generator by receiving the compressed air heated by the solar receiver; a regenerative heat exchanger, located between the compressor and the solar receiver, for heating the air compressed by the compressor using the exhaust of the air turbine as a heating medium; and a distribution device, located between the compressor and the regenerative heat exchanger, for distributing the compressed air to the side of the regenerative heat exchanger and to a bypass side, the bypass side being the inlet side of the air turbine. The solar/air turbine generator system further includes a control device for maintaining the air temperature at the inlet of the air turbine at a constant value by adjusting the flow rate of the air turbine exhaust that flows into the regenerative heat exchanger as a heating medium.
Abstract:
A method for operating a wind turbine is provided. At least one temperature information indicating the temperature of at least one component of the wind turbine is generated. The temperature information is used for determining at least one material property information indicating at least one component specific, temperature dependent mechanical property of the respective component. At least one operational parameter of the wind turbine is adjusted in consideration of the at least one material property information.
Abstract:
An object is to provide a wind turbine and an apparatus and method for detecting damage to a wind-turbine-blade skin, which can reduce the workload of workers who are in charge of inspection for damage to a wind-turbine-blade skin. Provided is an apparatus for detecting damage to a wind-turbine-blade skin that detects damage to the skin of a wind turbine blade having a hollow structure, the apparatus including a pressure sensor that measures the internal pressure of the wind turbine blade; and a nacelle-side control unit that detects damage based on the pressure measured by the pressure sensor.
Abstract:
A method for operating a wind turbine having at least one blade includes determining an ambient air operating envelope and controlling a power output of the wind turbine at least partially based on the determined ambient air operating envelope. Determining an ambient air operating envelope includes measuring at least one of an ambient air temperature, an ambient air pressure, an ambient air humidity, and wind turbine power output. The method also includes comparing at least one of a measured ambient air temperature, a measured ambient air humidity and a measured ambient air pressure to predetermined ambient air temperature, pressure and humidity values. The method further includes referencing the predetermined ambient air temperature, pressure and humidity values to at least one operational parameter of the wind turbine. The method also includes determining if an existing wind turbine power output is within a range associated with the determined ambient air operating envelope.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for prolonging and controlling the life of components associated with a wind turbine, by controlling the cooling down procedure of the components. Gradually lowering the temperature of the components reduces the number of temperature fluctuations of the component, thus extending the life of the components.