CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A WIND TURBINE BASED ON MONITORING A BEARING
    1.
    发明申请
    CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A WIND TURBINE BASED ON MONITORING A BEARING 有权
    一种风力发电机的控制系统及运行基于监测轴承的风力涡轮机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120070280A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-22

    申请号:US12883702

    申请日:2010-09-16

    申请人: Jörg Wadehn

    发明人: Jörg Wadehn

    IPC分类号: F03D7/04 F03D11/00 F03D1/00

    摘要: A method of operating a wind turbine having a bearing assembly, a shaft received therein, and at least one sub-system capable of altering a dynamic state of the wind turbine includes monitoring at least one parameter indicative of a load on the shaft; comparing the at least one parameter to a threshold criteria; and when the at least one parameter meets the threshold criteria, altering the dynamic state of the wind turbine to reduce the load on the shaft; and/or altering the state of the bearing assembly to better accommodate the load on the shaft. A control system for the wind turbine includes a controller operatively coupled to the bearing assembly and the at least one sub-system, and at least one sensor for monitoring at least one parameter indicative of a load on the shaft. The controller signals the sub-system or the bearing assembly when the threshold criteria is met.

    摘要翻译: 一种操作具有轴承组件,接收在其中的轴的风力涡轮机和能够改变风力涡轮机的动态的至少一个子系统的风力涡轮机的方法包括监视指示轴上的负载的至少一个参数; 将所述至少一个参数与阈值标准进行比较; 并且当所述至少一个参数满足所述阈值准则时,改变所述风力涡轮机的动态以减小所述轴上的负载; 和/或改变轴承组件的状态以更好地适应轴上的负载。 用于风力涡轮机的控制系统包括可操作地联接到轴承组件和至少一个子系统的控制器,以及用于监视指示轴上的负载的至少一个参数的至少一个传感器。 当满足阈值标准时,控制器向子系统或轴承组件发信号。

    Wind turbine generator with fluid film bearing units
    2.
    发明授权
    Wind turbine generator with fluid film bearing units 有权
    具有流体膜轴承单元的风力发电机组

    公开(公告)号:US09564786B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-07

    申请号:US13978312

    申请日:2011-01-05

    摘要: A generator for a wind turbine is disclosed. The generator comprises a rotor configured to rotate about a rotational axis, and at least one stator arranged next to the rotor. Each stator comprises at least one flux-generating module facing the rotor but spaced therefrom, thereby forming an air gap between the rotor and each flux-generating module. Each stator also comprises at least one bearing unit, each bearing unit comprising a body defining a cavity with an open end facing the rotor. The generator further comprises a source of pressurized fluid communicating with each bearing unit, and the body of each bearing unit directs the fluid towards the rotor to help maintain the air gap between the rotor and each flux-generating module. Thereby the air gap between the rotor and the flux-generating modules is controlled by means of the fluid bearing units. The invention further provides a wind turbine comprising such a generator.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于风力涡轮机的发电机。 该发电机包括被配置为围绕旋转轴线旋转的转子和邻近该转子布置的至少一个定子。 每个定子包括面向转子但与其隔开的至少一个通量产生模块,从而在转子和每个通量产生模块之间形成气隙。 每个定子还包括至少一个轴承单元,每个轴承单元包括限定具有面向转子的开口端的空腔的主体。 发电机还包括与每个轴承单元连通的加压流体源,并且每个轴承单元的主体将流体引向转子以帮助维持转子和每个通量产生模块之间的气隙。 因此,通过流体轴承单元来控制转子和通量产生模块之间的空气间隙。 本发明还提供一种包括这种发电机的风力涡轮机。

    Convertible bearing for a wind turbine and method for operating same
    3.
    发明授权
    Convertible bearing for a wind turbine and method for operating same 有权
    风力发电机用可转换轴承及其运行方法

    公开(公告)号:US08727728B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US12883695

    申请日:2010-09-16

    申请人: Jörg Wadehn

    发明人: Jörg Wadehn

    IPC分类号: F16C32/00 F03D11/00

    摘要: A bearing assembly for a wind turbine includes a bearing housing and a bearing surface defining a passageway configured to receive a shaft. The bearing surface includes a stationary portion and a movable portion, the movable portion being defined by a movable member coupled to the bearing housing. The movable member is movable between a first position, wherein the movable portion is flush with the stationary portion such that the bearing surface is smooth, and a second position wherein the movable portion is spaced from the stationary portion to define a fluid cavity in the bearing surface. A method of operating a plain bearing assembly includes operating the plain bearing assembly as a hydrostatic plain bearing during low dynamic conditions and operating the plain bearing assembly as a hydrodynamic plain bearing during high dynamic conditions.

    摘要翻译: 用于风力涡轮机的轴承组件包括轴承壳体和限定被配置为容纳轴的通道的轴承表面。 轴承表面包括固定部分和可移动部分,可动部分由联接到轴承壳体的可移动部件限定。 可移动部件可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动,在第一位置,可动部分与固定部分齐平,使得支承表面平滑;以及第二位置,其中可动部分与静止部分间隔开,以在轴承中限定流体腔 表面。 操作滑动轴承组件的方法包括在低动态条件下将滑动轴承组件作为静压滑动轴承操作,并且在高动态条件期间将滑动轴承组件作为流体动力滑动轴承操作。

    Electrical machines, wind turbines, and methods for operating an electrical machine
    4.
    发明授权
    Electrical machines, wind turbines, and methods for operating an electrical machine 有权
    电机,风力发电机和操作电机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08536726B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-17

    申请号:US12885033

    申请日:2010-09-17

    申请人: Jörg Wadehn

    发明人: Jörg Wadehn

    摘要: Electrical machines, wind turbines, and methods of operating an electrical machine. The electrical machine includes first and second rotatable members that are configured to convert mechanical energy received from the wind turbine rotor into electrical energy. The first rotatable member is coupled with the wind turbine rotor and the second rotatable member is coupled by a gear train with the wind turbine rotor. The gear train, which is driven by rotation of the wind turbine rotor, rotates the second rotatable member relative to the first rotatable member in a direction counter to a direction of rotation of the first rotatable member. The electrical machine may be a generator of the wind turbine.

    摘要翻译: 电机,风力发电机和操作电机的方法。 电机包括构造成将从风力涡轮机转子接收的机械能转换成电能的第一和第二可转动构件。 第一可旋转构件与风力涡轮机转子联接,第二可旋转构件通过齿轮系与风力涡轮机转子联接。 由风力涡轮机转子的旋转驱动的齿轮系相对于第一可旋转构件沿与第一可旋转构件的旋转方向相反的方向旋转第二可旋转构件。 电机可以是风力涡轮机的发电机。

    Plain bearing for a wind turbine blade and method of operating a wind turbine having such a plain bearing
    5.
    发明授权
    Plain bearing for a wind turbine blade and method of operating a wind turbine having such a plain bearing 有权
    用于风力涡轮机叶片的滑动轴承和操作具有这种滑动轴承的风力涡轮机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08172531B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-08

    申请号:US12987596

    申请日:2011-01-10

    申请人: Jörg Wadehn

    发明人: Jörg Wadehn

    IPC分类号: F04D29/26 F16C32/06

    摘要: A plain bearing assembly for mounting a blade to a hub of a wind turbine includes an outer member mountable to one of the blade or hub, and an inner member mountable to the other of the blade or hub and movable relative to the outer member. The plain bearing further includes fluid cavities associated with one of the outer or inner member and arranged to confront the other of the outer or inner member. The fluid cavities are coupled to a pressure source for establishing a pressurized fluid film between the inner and outer members. A method includes monitoring at least one parameter of the fluid film, comparing the at least one parameter to a threshold criteria, and altering a dynamic state of the wind turbine and/or altering the state of the blade bearing assembly if the threshold criteria is exceeded.

    摘要翻译: 用于将叶片安装到风力涡轮机的轮毂的滑动轴承组件包括可安装到叶片或轮毂中的一个的外部构件,以及可安装到叶片或轮毂中的另一个并且可相对于外部构件移动的内部构件。 滑动轴承还包括与外部构件或内部构件中的一个相关联并被布置成面对外部构件或内部构件中的另一个的流体空腔。 流体腔耦合到压力源,用于在内部构件和外部构件之间建立加压流体膜。 一种方法包括监测流体膜的至少一个参数,将至少一个参数与阈值标准进行比较,并且如果超过阈值标准,则改变风力涡轮机的动态和/或改变叶片轴承组件的状态 。

    WIND TURBINE GENERATOR WITH FLUID FILM BEARING UNITS
    6.
    发明申请
    WIND TURBINE GENERATOR WITH FLUID FILM BEARING UNITS 有权
    风力发电机与流体轴承单元

    公开(公告)号:US20130277986A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-24

    申请号:US13978312

    申请日:2011-01-05

    IPC分类号: H02K7/18 H02K21/02

    摘要: A generator (5) for a wind turbine (1) is disclosed. The generator (5) comprises a rotor (3) configured to rotate about a rotational axis, and at least one stator (4) arranged next to the rotor (3). Each stator (4) comprises at least one flux-generating module (9) facing the rotor (3) but spaced therefrom, thereby forming an air gap between the rotor (3) and each flux-generating module (9). Each stator (4) also comprises at least one bearing unit (12), each bearing unit (12) comprising a body (16) defining a cavity (14) with an open end facing the rotor (3). The generator (5) further comprises a source of pressurized fluid communicating with each bearing unit (12), and the body (16) of each bearing unit (12) directs the fluid towards the rotor (3) to help maintain the air gap between the rotor (3) and each flux-generating module (9). Thereby the air gap between the rotor (3) and the flux-generating modules (9) is controlled by means of the fluid bearing units (12). The invention further provides a wind turbine (1) comprising such a generator (5).

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于风力涡轮机(1)的发电机(5)。 发电机(5)包括构造成围绕旋转轴线旋转的转子(3)和邻近转子(3)设置的至少一个定子(4)。 每个定子(4)包括面向转子(3)但与其分开的至少一个通量产生模块(9),从而在转子(3)和每个通量产生模块(9)之间形成气隙。 每个定子(4)还包括至少一个轴承单元(12),每个轴承单元(12)包括限定具有面向转子(3)的开口端的空腔(14)的主体(16)。 发生器(5)还包括与每个轴承单元(12)连通的加压流体源,并且每个轴承单元(12)的主体(16)将流体引向转子(3)以帮助维持 转子(3)和每个通量产生模块(9)。 由此,通过流体轴承单元(12)来控制转子(3)和通量产生模块(9)之间的空气间隙。 本发明还提供一种包括这种发电机(5)的风力涡轮机(1)。

    ELECTRICAL MACHINES, WIND TURBINES, AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE
    7.
    发明申请
    ELECTRICAL MACHINES, WIND TURBINES, AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE 有权
    电机,风机,以及操作电机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120068472A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-22

    申请号:US12885033

    申请日:2010-09-17

    申请人: Jörg Wadehn

    发明人: Jörg Wadehn

    摘要: Electrical machines, wind turbines, and methods of operating an electrical machine. The electrical machine includes first and second rotatable members that are configured to convert mechanical energy received from the wind turbine rotor into electrical energy. The first rotatable member is coupled with the wind turbine rotor and the second rotatable member is coupled by a gear train with the wind turbine rotor. The gear train, which is driven by rotation of the wind turbine rotor, rotates the second rotatable member relative to the first rotatable member in a direction counter to a direction of rotation of the first rotatable member. The electrical machine may be a generator of the wind turbine.

    摘要翻译: 电机,风力发电机和操作电机的方法。 电机包括构造成将从风力涡轮机转子接收的机械能转换成电能的第一和第二可转动构件。 第一可旋转构件与风力涡轮机转子联接,第二可旋转构件通过齿轮系与风力涡轮机转子联接。 由风力涡轮机转子的旋转驱动的齿轮系相对于第一可旋转构件沿与第一可旋转构件的旋转方向相反的方向旋转第二可旋转构件。 电机可以是风力涡轮机的发电机。

    CONVERTIBLE BEARING FOR A WIND TURBINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
    8.
    发明申请
    CONVERTIBLE BEARING FOR A WIND TURBINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME 有权
    用于风力涡轮机的可转换轴承及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120068460A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-22

    申请号:US12883695

    申请日:2010-09-16

    申请人: Jörg Wadehn

    发明人: Jörg Wadehn

    IPC分类号: H02P9/04 F16C17/00

    摘要: A bearing assembly for a wind turbine includes a bearing housing and a bearing surface defining a passageway configured to receive a shaft. The bearing surface includes a stationary portion and a movable portion, the movable portion being defined by a movable member coupled to the bearing housing. The movable member is movable between a first position, wherein the movable portion is flush with the stationary portion such that the bearing surface is smooth, and a second position wherein the movable portion is spaced from the stationary portion to define a fluid cavity in the bearing surface. A method of operating a plain bearing assembly includes operating the plain bearing assembly as a hydrostatic plain bearing during low dynamic conditions and operating the plain bearing assembly as a hydrodynamic plain bearing during high dynamic conditions.

    摘要翻译: 用于风力涡轮机的轴承组件包括轴承壳体和限定被配置为容纳轴的通道的轴承表面。 轴承表面包括固定部分和可移动部分,可动部分由联接到轴承壳体的可移动部件限定。 可移动部件可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动,在第一位置,可动部分与固定部分齐平,使得支承表面平滑;以及第二位置,其中可动部分与静止部分间隔开,以在轴承中限定流体腔 表面。 操作滑动轴承组件的方法包括在低动态条件下将滑动轴承组件作为静压滑动轴承操作,并且在高动态条件期间将滑动轴承组件作为流体动力滑动轴承操作。

    Control system for a wind turbine and method of operating a wind turbine based on monitoring a bearing
    9.
    发明授权
    Control system for a wind turbine and method of operating a wind turbine based on monitoring a bearing 有权
    用于风力涡轮机的控制系统以及基于监视轴承来操作风力涡轮机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08734105B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US12883702

    申请日:2010-09-16

    申请人: Jörg Wadehn

    发明人: Jörg Wadehn

    IPC分类号: F03D7/02

    摘要: A method of operating a wind turbine having a bearing assembly, a shaft received therein, and at least one sub-system capable of altering a dynamic state of the wind turbine includes monitoring at least one parameter indicative of a load on the shaft; comparing the at least one parameter to a threshold criteria; and when the at least one parameter meets the threshold criteria, altering the dynamic state of the wind turbine to reduce the load on the shaft; and/or altering the state of the bearing assembly to better accommodate the load on the shaft. A control system for the wind turbine includes a controller operatively coupled to the bearing assembly and the at least one sub-system, and at least one sensor for monitoring at least one parameter indicative of a load on the shaft. The controller signals the sub-system or the bearing assembly when the threshold criteria is met.

    摘要翻译: 一种操作具有轴承组件,接收在其中的轴的风力涡轮机和能够改变风力涡轮机的动态的至少一个子系统的风力涡轮机的方法包括监视指示轴上的负载的至少一个参数; 将所述至少一个参数与阈值标准进行比较; 并且当所述至少一个参数满足所述阈值准则时,改变所述风力涡轮机的动态以减小所述轴上的负载; 和/或改变轴承组件的状态以更好地适应轴上的负载。 用于风力涡轮机的控制系统包括可操作地联接到轴承组件和至少一个子系统的控制器,以及用于监视指示轴上的负载的至少一个参数的至少一个传感器。 当满足阈值标准时,控制器向子系统或轴承组件发信号。

    Cylindrical plain bearing pocket arrangement and wind turbine having such a cylindrical plain bearing
    10.
    发明授权
    Cylindrical plain bearing pocket arrangement and wind turbine having such a cylindrical plain bearing 有权
    圆柱滑动轴承座装置和具有这种圆柱形滑动轴承的风力涡轮机

    公开(公告)号:US08079761B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-20

    申请号:US12893644

    申请日:2010-09-29

    IPC分类号: F16C32/06

    摘要: A plain bearing assembly for a wind turbine includes a bearing housing having a passageway configured to receive a shaft and a bearing surface defining the passageway and having a cylindrical configuration. The bearing surface includes lower and upper portions defined relative to a first midline plane and first and second sides defined relative to a second midline plane. A plurality of fluid cavities is in the bearing surface, wherein at least one fluid cavity is located in the lower portion and at least one fluid cavity is located in the upper portion. The at least one cavity in the lower portion includes first and second pairs of longitudinally spaced fluid cavities on the first and second sides of the bearing surface respectively. A wind turbine having such a plain bearing assembly is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于风力涡轮机的滑动轴承组件包括轴承壳体,其具有构造成容纳轴的通道和限定通道并具有圆柱形构造的支承表面。 轴承表面包括相对于第一中线平面限定的下部和上部,以及相对于第二中线平面限定的第一和第二侧。 多个流体腔位于支承表面中,其中至少一个流体腔位于下部中,并且至少一个流体腔位于上部。 下部中的至少一个空腔分别包括在支承表面的第一和第二侧上的第一和第二对纵向间隔开的流体腔。 还公开了一种具有这种滑动轴承组件的风力涡轮机。