Vortex generator for a rotor blade

    公开(公告)号:US10087912B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-02

    申请号:US14610041

    申请日:2015-01-30

    Abstract: Universal vortex generators for wind turbine rotor blades and methods of manufacturing same are disclosed. The vortex generator includes a base portion configured for attachment to at least one of a suction side surface or a pressure side surface of the rotor blade and at least one airflow modifying element extending from the base portion. In addition, the airflow modifying element includes one or more discontinuities configured therein so as to increase flexibility of the vortex generator.

    Rotor blade fence for a wind turbine
    2.
    发明授权
    Rotor blade fence for a wind turbine 有权
    用于风力发电机的转子叶栅栏

    公开(公告)号:US09523279B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14077300

    申请日:2013-11-12

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine. The rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade extending from a blade root to a blade tip. The rotor blade has a pressure side surface and a suction side surface. The pressure side surface and the suction side surface each extend between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The assembly also includes a blade root extension configured to attach to one of the pressure side surface or the suction side surface of the rotor blade adjacent to the blade root. The blade root extension includes at least one blade fence and at least one airflow modifying element. The blade fence extends between a proximal end and a distal end in a chord-wise direction. The proximal end is configured to attach to the rotor blade such that the distal end remains free and spaced apart from the rotor blade. The airflow modifying element is configured at the proximal end of the blade fence. As such, the blade root extension is configured to improve aerodynamic performance of the rotor blade.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片组件。 转子叶片组件包括从叶片根部延伸到叶片尖端的转子叶片。 转子叶片具有压力侧表面和吸力侧表面。 压力侧表面和吸力侧表面各自在前缘和后缘之间延伸。 组件还包括叶片根部延伸部,其构造成附接到与叶片根部相邻的转子叶片的压力侧表面或吸力侧表面中的一个。 叶片根部延伸部包括至少一个叶片挡板和至少一个气流修改元件。 叶片栅栏在近端和远端之间沿着弦向延伸。 近端被配置为附接到转子叶片,使得远端保持游离并与转子叶片间隔开。 气流调节元件构造在叶片栅栏的近端处。 因此,叶片根部延伸部构造成改善转子叶片的空气动力性能。

    ROTOR BLADE FENCE FOR A WIND TURBINE
    3.
    发明申请
    ROTOR BLADE FENCE FOR A WIND TURBINE 有权
    用于风力发电机的转子叶片

    公开(公告)号:US20150132138A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-14

    申请号:US14077300

    申请日:2013-11-12

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine. The rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade extending from a blade root to a blade tip. The rotor blade has a pressure side surface and a suction side surface. The pressure side surface and the suction side surface each extend between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The assembly also includes a blade root extension configured to attach to one of the pressure side surface or the suction side surface of the rotor blade adjacent to the blade root. The blade root extension includes at least one blade fence and at least one airflow modifying element. The blade fence extends between a proximal end and a distal end in a chord-wise direction. The proximal end is configured to attach to the rotor blade such that the distal end remains free and spaced apart from the rotor blade. The airflow modifying element is configured at the proximal end of the blade fence. As such, the blade root extension is configured to improve aerodynamic performance of the rotor blade.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片组件。 转子叶片组件包括从叶片根部延伸到叶片尖端的转子叶片。 转子叶片具有压力侧表面和吸力侧表面。 压力侧表面和吸力侧表面各自在前缘和后缘之间延伸。 组件还包括叶片根部延伸部,其构造成附接到与叶片根部相邻的转子叶片的压力侧表面或吸力侧表面中的一个。 叶片根部延伸部包括至少一个叶片挡板和至少一个气流修改元件。 叶片栅栏在近端和远端之间沿着弦向延伸。 近端被配置为附接到转子叶片,使得远端保持游离并与转子叶片间隔开。 气流调节元件构造在叶片栅栏的近端处。 因此,叶片根部延伸部构造成改善转子叶片的空气动力性能。

    Energy audit tool for a wind turbine power system

    公开(公告)号:US11255314B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-22

    申请号:US16126408

    申请日:2018-09-10

    Abstract: An energy audit tool for a wind turbine power system includes a data collector module configured for temporary connection to an existing turbine controller of the existing wind turbine power system. The data collector module is configured to collect operating data of the existing wind turbine power system. The energy audit tool also includes a model simulator module configured for analyzing the collected operating data, generating a model of the existing wind turbine power system based on the collected operating data, and determining an energy loss of the existing wind turbine power system from the model of the existing wind turbine power system.

    ROTATABLE AERODYNAMIC SURFACE FEATURES FOR WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES
    8.
    发明申请
    ROTATABLE AERODYNAMIC SURFACE FEATURES FOR WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES 有权
    风力涡轮机叶片可旋转的气动表面特征

    公开(公告)号:US20150204306A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-23

    申请号:US14157598

    申请日:2014-01-17

    Abstract: The present subject matter directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine having at least one rotatable aerodynamic surface feature configured thereon. The rotor blade assembly includes a body shell including a pressure side surface and a suction side surface extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The aerodynamic surface feature is disposed adjacent to the pressure side surface, the suction side surface, and/or both. In addition, the surface feature may have a generally airfoil-shaped cross section. As such, an actuator can be configured at least partially within an internal volume of the surface feature, the actuator being configured to rotate the surface feature relative to the body shell.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片组件,其具有构造在其上的至少一个可旋转的空气动力学表面特征。 转子叶片组件包括主体壳体,其包括压力侧表面和在前缘和后缘之间延伸的吸力侧表面。 空气动力学表面特征设置成邻近压力侧表面,吸力侧表面和/或两者。 此外,表面特征可以具有大致翼型的横截面。 因此,致动器可以至少部分地配置在表面特征的内部体积内,致动器被配置为相对于主体壳旋转表面特征。

    Energy Audit Tool for a Wind Turbine Power System

    公开(公告)号:US20200080544A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-12

    申请号:US16126408

    申请日:2018-09-10

    Abstract: An energy audit tool for a wind turbine power system includes a data collector module configured for temporary connection to an existing turbine controller of the existing wind turbine power system. The data collector module is configured to collect operating data of the existing wind turbine power system. The energy audit tool also includes a model simulator module configured for analyzing the collected operating data, generating a model of the existing wind turbine power system based on the collected operating data, and determining an energy loss of the existing wind turbine power system from the model of the existing wind turbine power system.

    Adjustment factor for aerodynamic performance map

    公开(公告)号:US10451036B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-22

    申请号:US15587670

    申请日:2017-05-05

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for controlling a wind turbine using an adjusted aerodynamic performance map. In one embodiment, the method includes monitoring at least one of an actual wind parameter or operating data of the wind turbine using one or more sensors. Further, the method includes determining an adjustment factor for the aerodynamic performance map based, at least in part, on either or both of the measured actual wind parameter or the wind turbine operating data. Moreover, the method includes applying the adjustment factor to a first aerodynamic performance map to obtain an adjusted aerodynamic performance map. Thus, the method also includes controlling the wind turbine based on the adjusted aerodynamic performance map.

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