Patent classifications
F05B2240/912
PRESTRESSED-BOLTED DRY-ASSEMBLED SEGMENTAL PRECAST HYBRID TOWER WITH GROUTING-FREE
The present invention discloses a prestressed-bolted dry-assembled segmental precast hybrid tower with grouting-free, comprising a top steel tower tube, a reverse self-balancing steal-concrete transition section, and a prestressed-bolted dry-assembled segmental precast concrete tower with grouting-free dry fast splicing and a gear reinforced wind turbine foundation; the steel tower tube, the steel-concrete transition section, the concrete tower tube and the hollow wind turbine foundation are integrally connected from top to bottom through a prestressed steel strand system to improve the overall bending resistance of the tower; the upper end of the prestressed steel strands is anchored to the steel-concrete transition section, and the lower end is anchored to the bottom face of the wind turbine foundation corbel; the concrete tower tube is composed of a number of segmental tapered precast concrete tower segments, which are grouting free spliced vertically, and the vertical splicing utilizes positioning pins to accurately position the installation position. The prefabricated concrete tower tube segment is formed by a number of circular arc-shaped prefabricated concrete pipe segments with circumferential grouting free dry splicing. The segments are spliced into a whole by prestressed bolts and then installed staggered from top to bottom to enhance the shear resistance.
INTEGRATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVICING A COMPONENT OF A WIND TURBINE
An integrated repair system for servicing a component within the nacelle of the wind turbine uptower. The repair system includes at least one mounting location integrally formed into a bedplate support frame of the wind turbine and a frame assembly coupled to the bedplate support frame. The frame assembly supports at least one clamp element and at least one jack element. When the gearbox is moved in the nacelle during repair procedures, the repair system supports the main shaft uptower such that the rotor remains installed onto the rotor shaft.
Method, system and device for contributing to the assembly of a wind turbine
A contribution is made to the assembly of a wind turbine intended to comprise, in a final assembly condition, a tower (2) surmounted by a nacelle (4) cooperating with a rotor (5) receiving a plurality of blades (3a-3c). To this end, a temporary association is made between at least some blades from said plurality of blades and the tower, so that said blades extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the tower.
Solar-Powered Cyclic-Water Powered System
A Solar-Powered Cyclic-Water Powered System or composite machine comprising:
Solar panels for generating power from sunlight.
Pumps driven by power from said solar panels.
Tanks or reservoirs, upper and lower that store water or liquid.
Said pumps that move the water or liquid upward from lower level tanks or reservoir to the upper level tank or reservoir to be stored for later use. Both said tanks will hold an equal volume of water or liquid.
Channels, tubing or pipes thru which water or liquid flows.
Hydro turbines, thru which water or liquid will flow in a downward direction to generate electricity, after which water or liquid flows back to lower tank or reservoir to be reused again.
A solenoid valve that is used to start and stop the flow of water or liquid.
A switch that controls when said valve will open or close depending on voltage or power level of a battery to which it is connected.
A battery for storing electrical power, which in daylight hours would be charged directly from solar panels.
A battery charger to recharge the above mentioned battery.
Wiring, as indicated by positive and negative symbols and lines.
Method of Identifying a Wind Distribution Pattern Over the Rotor Plane and a Wind Turbine Thereof
The invention relates to a method of identifying a wind distribution pattern over a rotor plane and a wind turbine thereof. At least one operating parameter of the wind turbine and a rotational position of the rotor are measured over a time period. A first wind turbine blade passing signal is extracted from the measured operating parameter and a second wind turbine blade passing signal is generated from the rotational position. The first and second wind turbine blade passing signals are then analysed to determine the characteristics of the actual wind turbine blade passing signal in the rotor plane. These characteristics are afterwards compared to the characteristics of a plurality of known wind distribution patterns, and a unique relationship between the characteristics of the wind turbine blade passing signal and the wind distribution pattern is used to identify a distinctive wind distribution pattern.
Flange frame and assembly set for pre-assembling and/or transporting and/or assembling a tower segment for a wind turbine, and methods
A flange frame and to an assembly set for preassembling and/or for transporting and/or for assembling a tower segment for a wind turbine and/or a tower section of a wind turbine and/or a tower of a wind turbine, and also to methods. The flange frame comprises two flange sections for fastening the flange frame in a releasable manner on a horizontal flange of a tower segment, also comprises a lifting bolt for the engagement of a sling-like lifting unit, and further comprises a supporting element for supporting the flange frame on a standing surface.
Floating-body type wind turbine power generating apparatus and method of transporting components of the same
A floating-body type wind turbine power generating apparatus includes a floating body floating on a water surface; and a wind turbine disposed on the floating body and configured so that at least a part of the wind turbine is submersible. The wind turbine includes: at least one blade; a hub to which the blade is mounted; a tower erected on the floating body; a nacelle disposed on the tower; a first electrical device disposed inside the hub or the nacelle; and a second electrical device connected to the first electrical device via a cable and configured to be movable relative to the tower in a vertical direction so as not be submerged upon submergence of the wind turbine.
Arrangement to align a part of a wind turbine
An arrangement and a method to align a part of a wind turbine to a counterpart is provided. The part of the wind turbine and its counterpart are approached in a main direction of approach, to be connected. The arrangement includes a first and a second alignment tool, whereby the alignment tools include a first area to be connected to the part of the wind turbine, and a second area that protrudes over the physical dimensions of the part of the wind turbine mainly in the main direction of approach. The second area is arranged and prepared in a way to abut on the counterpart, in a direction perpendicular to the main direction of approach, as an arrester to stop and/or hinder a movement of the part of the wind turbine in respect to the counterpart during the alignment.
MULTI-HEAD ADDITIVE PRINTING DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING WIND TURBINE TOWER STRUCTURE
A system for manufacturing a tower structure of a wind turbine includes an additive printing device having a central frame structure with a platform and an arm member. The arm member is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tower structure. The additive printing device also includes a plurality of robotic arms secured to the arm member of the central frame structure. Each of the robotic arms includes a printer head for additively printing one or more materials. The additive printing device further includes at least one nozzle configured for dispensing a cementitious material. Moreover, the system includes one or more molds additively printed via the additive printing device of a polymer material. As such, the mold(s) define inner and outer wall limits of the tower structure. After the mold(s) are printed and solidified, at least one of the printer heads or the nozzle of the additive printing device is configured to dispense the cementitious material between the inner and outer wall limits of the tower structure.
MODULAR TOWER DAMPER SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a damper module adapted to be secured to a wind turbine tower section, the damper module comprising at least one liquid damper secured to a frame structure, wherein each liquid damper comprises a container comprising an interior volume containing an amount of liquid, wherein the amount of liquid in the interior volume of the container sets a natural frequency of the liquid damper, and wherein the frame structure comprises an interface arrangement configured for, in cooperation with a damper module suspension arrangement in a tower section, securing the damper module to said tower section, and a liquid damper fastening arrangement configured for securing said at least one liquid damper to the frame structure. The present invention further relates to a liquid damper and a tower section having at least one damper module secured thereto.