公开(公告)号：US08616846B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13324001

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Biju Nanukuttan ,  Stefan Herr ,  Afroz Akhtar ,  EswaraRao Vsj Anjuri ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Biju Nanukuttan ,  Stefan Herr ,  Afroz Akhtar ,  EswaraRao Vsj Anjuri ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D7/02

CPC classification number: F03D1/0633 ,  F03D7/022 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: An active flow control system for use with a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes at least one blade. The active flow control system includes an air distribution system at least partially defined within said at least one blade. The air distribution system includes at least one aperture defined through the at least one blade. An aperture control system is in operational control communication with the air distribution system. The aperture control system includes an actuator at least partially positioned within the at least one blade and configured to control a flow of air discharged through the at least one aperture.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与风力涡轮机一起使用的主动流量控制系统。 风力涡轮机包括至少一个叶片。 主动流量控制系统包括至少部分地限定在所述至少一个叶片内的空气分配系统。 所述空气分配系统包括通过所述至少一个叶片限定的至少一个孔。 孔径控制系统与空气分配系统进行操作控制通信。 孔径控制系统包括至少部分地定位在至少一个叶片内并被构造成控制通过至少一个孔排出的空气流的致动器。

公开(公告)号：US08475129B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12635573

申请日：2009-12-10

Applicant: Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Ciro Cerretelli

Inventor： Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Ciro Cerretelli

IPC: F01D5/18

CPC classification number: F03D1/0683 ,  F03D1/0675 ,  F03D15/05 ,  F03D80/60 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2260/64 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y10T29/49339

Abstract: A method of assembling an air distribution system for use in a rotor blade of a wind turbine. The rotor blade includes a sidewall at least partially defining a cavity extending from a blade root towards a blade tip. The method includes positioning at least a portion of a manifold within the cavity and coupling the manifold to the sidewall. The manifold extends from the blade root towards the blade tip and has a root end and an opposing tip end. A passage is defined from the root end to the tip end. A flow control device is coupled to the manifold root end and configured to channel air through the manifold. A bypass flow assembly is coupled to the manifold and configured to channel air through the air distribution system with the flow control device in a non-operating configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种组装用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片的空气分配系统的方法。 转子叶片包括至少部分地限定从叶片根部朝向叶片尖端延伸的空腔的侧壁。 该方法包括将歧管的至少一部分定位在空腔内并将歧管连接到侧壁。 歧管从叶片根部朝向叶片尖端延伸并且具有根端和相对的末端。 通道从根端到尖端定义。 流量控制装置联接到歧管根部端并且构造成将空气引导通过歧管。 旁路流动组件联接到歧管并且构造成通过流动控制装置以非操作构型将空气引导通过空气分配系统。

公开(公告)号：US08267653B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12975014

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D7/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/065 ,  F03D1/0633 ,  F05B2240/122 ,  F05B2260/60 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: An active flow control system for manipulating a boundary layer of air across a wind turbine rotor blade. The wind turbine rotor blade has at least one sidewall defining a cavity therein. The sidewall extends between a leading edge and an axially spaced trailing edge. The active flow control system includes an air discharge assembly that is coupled to the sidewall. The air discharge assembly is configured to selectively discharge air from within the wind turbine rotor blade into the boundary layer. An air suction assembly is coupled to the sidewall and to the air discharge assembly. The air suction assembly is configured to channel air from the boundary layer to the air discharge assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操纵横跨风力涡轮机转子叶片的空气边界层的主动流量控制系统。 风力涡轮机转子叶片具有在其中限定空腔的至少一个侧壁。 侧壁在前缘和轴向间隔开的后缘之间延伸。 主动流量控制系统包括联接到侧壁的排气组件。 排气组件被构造成选择性地将空气从风力涡轮机转子叶片内部排出到边界层中。 空气抽吸组件联接到侧壁和空气排放组件。 空气抽吸组件构造成将空气从边界层引导到排气组件。

公开(公告)号：US08047783B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12613170

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D7/00 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D7/042 ,  F03D1/0608 ,  F03D80/55 ,  F05B2260/63 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A method performed by a control system for operating a wind turbine includes operating a flow control system of the wind turbine in a first mode, and operating the flow control system in a second mode different than the first mode to facilitate removing debris from the flow control system. The second mode includes varying at least one of a velocity, a flow rate, and a direction of a fluid flow of the flow control system.

Abstract translation: 由用于操作风力涡轮机的控制系统执行的方法包括以第一模式操作风力涡轮机的流量控制系统，并以不同于第一模式的第二模式操作流量控制系统，以便于从流量控制器去除碎屑 系统。 第二模式包括改变流量控制系统的流体流量的速度，流量和方向中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07883313B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US12613157

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D7/022 ,  F03D1/065 ,  F03D80/55 ,  F05B2260/63 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: An active flow control (AFC) system for use with a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes at least one rotor blade having at least one manifold extending at least partially therethrough and at least one aperture defined through a surface of the at least one rotor blade. The at least one aperture is in flow communication with the at least one manifold. The AFC system includes an air intake duct configured to draw ambient air into the wind turbine, a self-cleaning air filter coupled in flow communication with the air intake duct and configured to filter the ambient air, and an AFC distribution system configured to eject the filtered air through the at least one aperture.

Abstract translation: 提供了与风力涡轮机一起使用的主动流量控制（AFC）系统。 风力涡轮机包括至少一个转子叶片，其具有至少部分地穿过其中延伸的至少一个歧管和至少一个通过至少一个转子叶片的表面限定的孔。 所述至少一个孔与所述至少一个歧管流动连通。 AFC系统包括被配置为将环境空气抽吸到风力涡轮机中的进气管道，与进气管道流体连通并被配置为过滤环境空气的自清洁空气过滤器，以及被配置为喷射 通过所述至少一个孔的过滤空气。

公开(公告)号：US20100135794A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12613013

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D1/06

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  F03D7/022 ,  F03D80/40 ,  F03D80/55 ,  F03D80/60 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2260/60 ,  F05B2260/601 ,  F05B2260/63 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine includes operatively coupling a fluid container within the wind turbine. The fluid container is in flow communication with an air distribution system at least partially defined within a blade of the wind turbine. The method further includes channeling a fluid from the fluid container into the air distribution system, and discharging the fluid from the air distribution system through at least one aperture of the air distribution system defined through an outer surface of the blade to facilitate removing debris from the air distribution system.

Abstract translation: 用于操作风力涡轮机的方法包括将流体容器可操作地联接在风力涡轮机内。 流体容器与至少部分地限定在风力涡轮机的叶片内的空气分配系统流动连通。 该方法还包括将流体从流体容器引导到空气分配系统中，以及通过通过叶片的外表面限定的空气分配系统的至少一个孔将空气分配系统中的流体排出，以便从 空气分配系统。

公开(公告)号：US08376704B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12613287

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

Inventor： Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

IPC: F03D1/06

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  F03D7/022 ,  F03D80/55 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2260/60 ,  F05B2260/63 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723 ,  Y10T29/49336

Abstract: A method of assembling an air distribution system for use in a rotor blade of a wind turbine wherein the rotor blade includes a sidewall extending from a blade root towards a blade tip. The method includes coupling a manifold to the sidewall, wherein the manifold extends from the blade root towards the blade tip and has a root end and an opposing tip end defining a passage from the root end to the tip end. A plurality of apertures is defined through the sidewall. The apertures provide flow communication between the passage and ambient air. A debris collector is coupled to the tip end of the manifold and is configured to collect debris flowing through the air distribution system.

Abstract translation: 一种组装用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片的空气分配系统的方法，其中所述转子叶片包括从叶片根部朝向叶片尖端延伸的侧壁。 该方法包括将歧管连接到侧壁，其中歧管从叶片根部朝向叶片尖端延伸并且具有根端和限定从根端到尖端的通道的相对的尖端。 通过侧壁限定多个孔。 这些孔提供通道和环境空气之间的流动连通。 碎屑收集器联接到歧管的尖端，并且被构造成收集流过空气分配系统的碎屑。

公开(公告)号：US08221075B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12613013

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F01D25/32 ,  F01D25/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  F03D7/022 ,  F03D80/40 ,  F03D80/55 ,  F03D80/60 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2260/60 ,  F05B2260/601 ,  F05B2260/63 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine includes operatively coupling a fluid container within the wind turbine. The fluid container is in flow communication with an air distribution system at least partially defined within a blade of the wind turbine. The method further includes channeling a fluid from the fluid container into the air distribution system, and discharging the fluid from the air distribution system through at least one aperture of the air distribution system defined through an outer surface of the blade to facilitate removing debris from the air distribution system.

Abstract translation: 用于操作风力涡轮机的方法包括将流体容器可操作地联接在风力涡轮机内。 流体容器与至少部分地限定在风力涡轮机的叶片内的空气分配系统流动连通。 该方法还包括将流体从流体容器引导到空气分配系统中，以及通过通过叶片的外表面限定的空气分配系统的至少一个孔将空气分配系统中的流体排出，以便从 空气分配系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120134812A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13324001

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Biju Nanukuttan ,  Stefan Herr ,  Afroz Akhtar ,  EswaraRao VSJ Anjuri ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Biju Nanukuttan ,  Stefan Herr ,  Afroz Akhtar ,  EswaraRao VSJ Anjuri ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D7/00 ,  B23P15/02 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/0633 ,  F03D7/022 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: An active flow control system for use with a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes at least one blade. The active flow control system includes an air distribution system at least partially defined within said at least one blade. The air distribution system includes at least one aperture defined through the at least one blade. An aperture control system is in operational control communication with the air distribution system. The aperture control system includes an actuator at least partially positioned within the at least one blade and configured to control a flow of air discharged through the at least one aperture.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与风力涡轮机一起使用的主动流量控制系统。 风力涡轮机包括至少一个叶片。 主动流量控制系统包括至少部分地限定在所述至少一个叶片内的空气分配系统。 所述空气分配系统包括通过所述至少一个叶片限定的至少一个孔。 孔径控制系统与空气分配系统进行操作控制通信。 孔径控制系统包括至少部分地定位在至少一个叶片内并被构造成控制通过至少一个孔排出的空气流的致动器。

公开(公告)号：US20110206506A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12975014

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: JACOB JOHANNES NIES ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： JACOB JOHANNES NIES ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D7/00 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/065 ,  F03D1/0633 ,  F05B2240/122 ,  F05B2260/60 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: An active flow control system for manipulating a boundary layer of air across a wind turbine rotor blade. The wind turbine rotor blade has at least one sidewall defining a cavity therein. The sidewall extends between a leading edge and an axially spaced trailing edge. The active flow control system includes an air discharge assembly that is coupled to the sidewall. The air discharge assembly is configured to selectively discharge air from within the wind turbine rotor blade into the boundary layer. An air suction assembly is coupled to the sidewall and to the air discharge assembly. The air suction assembly is configured to channel air from the boundary layer to the air discharge assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操纵横跨风力涡轮机转子叶片的空气边界层的主动流量控制系统。 风力涡轮机转子叶片具有在其中限定空腔的至少一个侧壁。 侧壁在前缘和轴向间隔开的后缘之间延伸。 主动流量控制系统包括联接到侧壁的排气组件。 排气组件被构造成选择性地将空气从风力涡轮机转子叶片内部排出到边界层中。 空气抽吸组件联接到侧壁和空气排放组件。 空气抽吸组件构造成将空气从边界层引导到排气组件。