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：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。

公开(公告)号：US20110103953A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12613287

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

Inventor： Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

IPC: F03D7/02 ,  B23P15/04 ,  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：US20100143121A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12613079

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

Inventor： Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

IPC: F03D7/04

CPC classification number: F03D7/042 ,  F03D7/022 ,  F03D80/55 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2260/63 ,  F05B2260/80 ,  F05B2270/80 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A method of operating a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine has at least one rotor blade and an active flow control (AFC) system. The at least one rotor blade has at least one aperture defined through a surface thereof, and the AFC system is configured to modify aerodynamic properties of the at least one rotor blade by ejecting gas through the at least one aperture. The method includes operating the wind turbine in a first mode, determining an environmental condition surrounding the wind turbine indicative of fouling of the AFC system, and operating the wind turbine in a second mode different than the first mode based on the environmental condition. The second mode facilitates reducing fouling of the AFC system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作风力涡轮机的方法。 风力涡轮机具有至少一个转子叶片和主动流量控制（AFC）系统。 所述至少一个转子叶片具有通过其表面限定的至少一个孔，并且所述AFC系统构造成通过将气体喷射通过所述至少一个孔来改变所述至少一个转子叶片的空气动力特性。 该方法包括以第一模式操作风力涡轮机，确定围绕风力涡轮机的环境条件，指示AFC系统的结垢，以及基于环境条件以不同于第一模式的第二模式操作风力涡轮机。 第二种方式有助于减少AFC系统的结垢。

公开(公告)号：US20120134813A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13324015

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: F03D7/00

CPC classification number: F03D7/022 ,  F03D7/0224 ,  F03D7/024 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A control system for use with a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes a rotor, a blade coupled to the rotor, a sensor configured to obtain a measurement of the wind turbine, and an active flow control system at least partially defined within the blade. The control system is configured to operate the active flow control system in a first mode, receive a signal from the sensor indicating a load imbalance on the rotor, and change an operation of the active flow control system from the first mode to a second mode based on the signal. The second mode is configured to reduce the load imbalance on the rotor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与风力涡轮机一起使用的控制系统。 风力涡轮机包括转子，联接到转子的叶片，被配置为获得风力涡轮机的测量值的传感器以及至少部分地限定在叶片内的主动流量控制系统。 控制系统被配置为在第一模式中操作主动流量控制系统，从传感器接收指示转子上的负载不平衡的信号，并且将主动流量控制系统的操作从第一模式改变为第二模式 对信号。 第二模式被配置为减少转子上的负载不平衡。

公开(公告)号：US20110142633A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

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: F03D7/04 ,  B23P15/04 ,  F03D1/06

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：US20100143123A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12613268

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

Inventor： Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

IPC: F03D7/00 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/0608 ,  F03D7/022 ,  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. The AFC system includes at least two manifolds at least partially defined within the at least one rotor blade, at least one aperture in flow communication with each manifold of the at least two manifolds, a gas supply coupled in flow communication with the at least two manifolds, and a valve system operatively coupled to the gas supply. The valve system is configured to block a gas flow to a first manifold of the at least two manifolds to redistribute the gas flow to a second manifold of the at least two manifolds.

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。 AFC系统包括至少部分地限定在至少一个转子叶片内的至少两个歧管，与至少两个歧管的每个歧管流动连通的至少一个孔，与至少两个歧管流动连通的气体供应 ，以及可操作地联接到气体供应的阀系统。 阀系统构造成阻挡气流到至少两个歧管的第一歧管，以将气流重新分配到至少两个歧管的第二歧管。

公开(公告)号：US20100076614A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12613274

申请日：2009-11-05

Applicant: Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

Inventor： Jacob Johannes Nies ,  Wouter Haans

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  H02P9/04

CPC classification number: F03D7/022 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F05B2260/83 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A method of operating a wind turbine that includes a flow control system includes operating the wind turbine in a first mode, operating the wind turbine in a second mode that is different than the first mode, acquiring operational data of the wind turbine during at least the second mode, determining an effectiveness of the flow control system using the acquired operational data, and performing an action based on the effectiveness of the flow control system.

Abstract translation: 一种操作包括流量控制系统的风力涡轮机的方法包括以第一模式操作风力涡轮机，以与第一模式不同的第二模式操作风力涡轮机，在至少在第一模式下获取风力涡轮机的运行数据 第二模式，使用获取的操作数据确定流量控制系统的有效性，以及基于流量控制系统的有效性执行动作。

公开(公告)号：US08388315B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US13313192

申请日：2011-12-07

Applicant: Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

Inventor： Wouter Haans ,  Jacob Johannes Nies

IPC: F01D5/18

CPC classification number: F03D7/042 ,  F03D7/022 ,  F03D80/55 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2260/63 ,  F05B2260/80 ,  F05B2270/80 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A method of operating a wind turbine having at least one rotor blade and an active flow control (AFC) system is provided. The at least one rotor blade has at least one aperture defined through a surface thereof, and the AFC system is configured to modify aerodynamic properties of the rotor blade by ejecting gas through the aperture. The method includes operating the wind turbine in a normal mode, determining whether an estimated insect density value surrounding the wind turbine is above an insect density threshold value based on a measured environmental condition, and changing a mode of the wind turbine from the normal mode to a cleaning mode different than the normal mode based on the estimated insect density value. The cleaning mode includes adjusting at least one operation parameter of the wind turbine based on the estimated insect density value such that fouling of the aperture is reduced.

Abstract translation: 提供一种操作具有至少一个转子叶片和主动流量控制（AFC）系统的风力涡轮机的方法。 所述至少一个转子叶片具有通过其表面限定的至少一个孔，并且所述AFC系统构造成通过将气体喷射通过所述孔来改变所述转子叶片的空气动力特性。 该方法包括以正常模式操作风力涡轮机，基于测量的环境条件确定风力涡轮机周围的估计的昆虫密度值是否高于昆虫密度阈值，并且将风力涡轮机的模式从正常模式改变为 基于估计的昆虫密度值的与正常模式不同的清洁模式。 清洁模式包括基于估计的昆虫密度值来调整风力涡轮机的至少一个操作参数，使得孔径的结垢减小。