Patent classifications
F05B2230/70
METHOD OF ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING A ROTOR BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE
A method (800,900) of assembling or disassembling a rotor blade of a wind turbine, the wind turbine comprising a tower, a nacelle mounted on the tower and a rotor coupled to the nacelle, the rotor having a rotor hub and a rotor blade, the rotor blade comprising a first blade segment connected with the rotor hub, a second blade segment, wherein the second blade segment is configured for joining to the first blade segment such that the second blade segment extends from the first blade segment towards a blade tip of the rotor blade, and a releasable locking device configured for joining the second blade segment to the first blade segment, the releasable locking device comprising a structural member of the second blade segment, the structural member being configured for engaging a further structural member of the first blade segment for releasable locking with the further structural member, wherein a fastening device of the second blade segment is arranged on the structural member; the method comprising raising (950) or lowering (860) the second blade segment using a connecting device fastened to the fastening device of the second blade segment, wherein the connecting device extends through a root of the rotor blade and at least partially through the first blade segment to the second blade segment.
Wind turbine nacelle structure
A wind turbine includes a nacelle which houses components including a generator connected to a rotor. The nacelle includes a cover and a skeleton, the skeleton including a plurality of connected elongated skeleton members. The skeleton members include a first skeleton member, a second skeleton member non-parallel to the first skeleton member, and a bolt extending in parallel with the second skeleton member for connecting the second skeleton member and the first skeleton member. Also, a method is presented for removing a component housed in a nacelle of a wind turbine, including disconnecting a second skeleton member from first skeleton members, removing the second skeleton member from a path of removal of the component, and removing the component along the path.
APPARATUS FOR INSTALLATION AND DISSAEMBLY OF WIND TURBINE AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD
An equipment for installing and dismantling of a wind turbine system including a tower, a nacelle and a blades is capable of self-climbing along the tower via upper and lower grippers moving up and down the supporting frame equipped with two booms along the tower. The two booms aren't able to turn around in horizontal plan but are able to hoist, for example, the nacelle and pivot it to the top of the tower before placing it on the positioning frame. In order to combine the nacelle to the tower, the nacelle resting on the positioning frame shall be adjusted to the location of the tower in horizontal plan before the positioning frame is lowering it to the tower.
Main bearing replacement method for wind turbine power generation facility
In a main bearing replacement method for a wind turbine power generation facility including a nacelle, a rotor head rotatably supported by the nacelle, a drive shaft to which rotation of the rotor head is transmitted, a main bearing disposed between the rotor head and the nacelle, and a coupling connecting the rotor head and the drive shaft on a radially inner side of the main bearing, the wind turbine power generation facility includes a main bearing sleeve fitted and fixed to an inner ring of the main bearing and mounted with the rotor head, and the main bearing is replaced at least while the main bearing sleeve is fitted and fixed to the inner ring of the main bearing.
ALIGNMENT TOOL, CUTTING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF A WORKPIECE
A method for treatment using a cutting arrangement includes providing a rotor blade of a wind turbine and attaching an alignment tool to the rotor blade. The alignment tool includes at least one fixation means for fixing the alignment tool to proximate a trailing edge of the rotor blade that is a structure attachable to a first surface and a second opposing surface of the rotor blade. The alignment tool further includes at least one guiding structure operably connected to the fixation means that is configured to embrace the leading edge of the rotor blade and includes at least one groove or at least one edge that provides guidance for a cutting edge of a cutting apparatus. The method includes treating the rotor blade using the cutting apparatus, in which the cutting edge of the cutting apparatus is guided by the at least one guiding structure of the alignment tool.
Handling device for a transmission
A handling device for a transmission includes a first pillar, a second pillar, a first receptacle for the transmission and a second receptacle for the transmission, and a first rail and a second rail. The first receptacle is fixed in the first pillar so as to be rotatable and translationally displaceable. The second receptacle is fixed in the second pillar so as to be rotatable and translationally displaceable in parallel to the first receptacle. The first pillar is fixed in the first rail so as to be translationally displaceable. The second pillar is translationally displaceable in the second rail in parallel to the first pillar. The axes of rotation of the receptacles are aligned or oriented such that they can be brought into alignment by displacing the first receptacle, the second receptacle, the first pillar and/or the second pillar.
METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR HANDLING WIND TURBINE BLADES
A method for mounting a blade root of a blade on a blade flange of a wind turbine rotor, the method comprising: attaching a control line between a hold structure at the blade flange and the blade root; lifting the blade with a blade lifting crane while the blade root is guided towards the blade flange by use of said control line, and connecting said blade root to said blade flange.
A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WIND TURBINE, A METHOD FOR DEMOUNTING A MODULE, A NACELLE STRUCTURE AND A WIND TURBINE
Provided is a method for producing a wind turbine, the method including the steps of: a) providing a nacelle structure, b) providing a module to be mounted to the nacelle structure in a hanging position, and c) moving the module relative to the nacelle structure and at least partially through the nacelle structure at an erection site until the module is in the hanging position on the nacelle structure. This has the advantage that the transport of the nacelle structure and the module may be conducted not in hanging position. Thus, a height of the nacelle structure during transport can be lowered.
METHOD FOR THE DISASSEMBLY OF TOWER OF A WIND POWER PLANT
A method for, in particular completely or partially, disassembling a tower of a wind power plant, comprising the following steps: selecting suitable disassembly measures as a function of the tower location and the tower characteristics; preparing the disassembly, in particular of the tower and optionally the surroundings; carrying out the disassembly; and transporting the disassembled tower away.
Wind turbine blade removal and installation system and method
An apparatus for removing and installing a blade for a wind turbine is provided, comprising a first set of cable guides mounted within the nacelle, and a second set of cable guides positioned on an exterior surface of the rotor hub. An upper pulley block is suspended from a first hub flange and a second hub flange, wherein the upper pulley block is positioned above a third hub flange in a position for accepting the blade. A winch is positioned at a ground level, and the winch contains a lifting cable guided by the cable guides, and then reeved through the upper pulley block and a lower pulley block on a blade holding bracket, allowing the lower pulley block to be raised and lowered relative to the upper pulley block. The blade holding bracket attaches to the root end of the blade, and the lower pulley block is allowed to pivot and swivel relative to the blade holding bracket.