公开(公告)号：WO2008097286A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：PCT/US2007022400

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER INC ,  CALLEY DAVID

Inventor： CALLEY DAVID

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: F03D7/043 ,  F03D7/0256 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F05B2270/325 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: Methods and systems for improving stall controlled wind turbine effectiveness by accurately determining wind speed without using an anemometer or other independent wind speed measuring device. Wind speed may be determined, among other methods, by tracking a mapped TSR model with respect to an operating stall controlled wind turbine in a given TSR range; decreasing a Ramp Start RPM value upon reaching a maximum desired power level and by following a mapped RPM into ramp (the control going into RS) for the desired wind speed range; upon reaching a desired RPM level, raising the RPM with power; and/or using periodic unloading of the rotor. The wind speed information may be utilized to control wind turbine parameters.

Abstract translation: 通过在不使用风速计或其他独立风速测量装置的情况下精确确定风速来提高失速控制的风力发电机有效性的方法和系统。 在其他方法中，风速可以通过在给定的TSR范围内跟踪关于工作失速控制的风力涡轮机的映射的TSR模型来确定; 在达到最大期望功率水平时以及通过在期望风速范围内跟随映射的RPM进入斜坡（进入RS的控制）时减小斜坡起动RPM值; 达到所需的RPM水平后，用功率提高RPM; 和/或使用转子的周期性卸载。 风速信息可以被用来控制风力涡轮机参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2008097286A2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：PCT/US2007/022400

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER, INC. ,  CALLEY, David

Inventor： CALLEY, David

IPC: F03D7/00

CPC classification number: F03D7/043 ,  F03D7/0256 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F05B2270/325 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: Methods and systems for improving stall controlled wind turbine effectiveness by accurately determining wind speed without using an anemometer or other independent wind speed measuring device. Wind speed may be determined, among other methods, by tracking a mapped TSR model with respect to an operating stall controlled wind turbine in a given TSR range; decreasing a Ramp Start RPM value upon reaching a maximum desired power level and by following a mapped RPM into ramp (the control going into RS) for the desired wind speed range; upon reaching a desired RPM level, raising the RPM with power; and/or using periodic unloading of the rotor. The wind speed information may be utilized to control wind turbine parameters.

Abstract translation: 通过在不使用风速计或其他独立风速测量装置的情况下精确地确定风速来改善失速控制的风力发电机有效性的方法和系统。 除了其他方法之外，可以通过在给定的TSR范围内跟踪关于操作失速控制的风力涡轮机的映射TSR模型来确定风速; 在达到最大期望功率水平并且通过将映射的RPM跟踪到期望的风速范围的斜坡（进入RS的控制）来减小斜坡起始RPM值; 达到所需的RPM水平后，用力提高RPM; 和/或使用转子的定期卸载。 风速信息可用于控制风力涡轮机参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2007086930A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：PCT/US2006027660

申请日：2006-07-17

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER INC

Inventor： CALLEY DAVID

IPC: F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D7/0256 ,  F03D7/0272 ,  F03D7/042 ,  F05B2270/1016 ,  H02P3/22 ,  H02P3/24 ,  H02P9/04 ,  H02P9/08 ,  H02P25/18 ,  H02P2101/15 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: Control features for a wind turbine that control the turbine over a range of wind speeds and under triggering conditions with reduced noise, cost, and reliability issues associated with other such controls. Control is accomplished via control electronics, which adjust the torque produced by the electrical output generation device (e.g., alternator) within the wind turbine. During normal operation, torque is adjusted for optimum aerodynamic performance and maximum output of power. In winds above rated power, the control circuit regulates torque to lower aerodynamic performance, as necessary to maintain desired power level output. In triggering conditions, such as during simultaneous control circuit failure and loss of some portion of the electrical output generation device in extreme winds, wind turbine control is accomplished by increasing torque (e.g., via a separate controller) from the electrical output generation device via shorting of windings, so as to cause retardation of blade rotation.

Abstract translation: 用于风力涡轮机的控制特征，其在一定范围的风速和触发条件下控制涡轮机，降低与其它这种控制相关联的噪声，成本和可靠性问题。 通过控制电子装置实现控制，控制电路调节由风力涡轮机内的电输出产生装置（例如，交流发电机）产生的扭矩。 在正常运行期间，调整扭矩以获得最佳的空气动力性能和最大功率输出。 在超过额定功率的风中，控制电路根据需要调节转矩以降低空气动力性能，以保持所需的功率电平输出。 在触发条件下，例如在同时控制电路故障期间和在极端风中的电输出发生装置的某些部分的损失时，风力涡轮机控制是通过经由短路从电输出发生装置增加扭矩（例如经由单独的控制器）来实现的 的绕组，从而导致叶片旋转的延迟。

公开(公告)号：WO2011005385A3

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：PCT/US2010036928

申请日：2010-06-01

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER INC ,  JIANG YONG ,  CLIFTON MIKE ,  BONIELLA RON

Inventor： JIANG YONG ,  CLIFTON MIKE ,  BONIELLA RON

IPC: F03D7/00 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D17/00 ,  F05B2270/807

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for leveling and monitoring a wind turbine tower. An exemplary system may comprise an accelerometer, signal transfer device, signal receiving device and signal display device. In an exemplary embodiment, the system is installed at or near the top of the wind turbine tower. The system maybe permanently installed. The installer may adjust tower mounting nuts to level the tower based on the display device information. In another exemplary embodiment, the system may be used for monitoring tower vibration during wind turbine operation and measuring wind speed during wind turbine operation.

Abstract translation: 系统，设备和方法用于调平和监测风力涡轮机塔架。 示例性系统可以包括加速度计，信号传送装置，信号接收装置和信号显示装置。 在示例性实施例中，系统安装在风力涡轮机塔架的顶部或附近。 该系统可能永久安装。 基于显示设备信息，安装者可以调整塔架安装螺母以调平塔架。 在另一个示例性实施例中，该系统可以用于监测风力涡轮机操作期间的塔架振动并且测量风力涡轮机操作期间的风速。

公开(公告)号：WO2011005385A2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：PCT/US2010/036928

申请日：2010-06-01

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER, INC. ,  JIANG, Yong ,  CLIFTON, Mike ,  BONIELLA, Ron

Inventor： JIANG, Yong ,  CLIFTON, Mike ,  BONIELLA, Ron

IPC: F03D7/00 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D17/00 ,  F05B2270/807

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for leveling and monitoring a wind turbine tower. An exemplary system may comprise an accelerometer, signal transfer device, signal receiving device and signal display device. In an exemplary embodiment, the system is installed at or near the top of the wind turbine tower. The system maybe permanently installed. The installer may adjust tower mounting nuts to level the tower based on the display device information. In another exemplary embodiment, the system may be used for monitoring tower vibration during wind turbine operation and measuring wind speed during wind turbine operation.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，设备和方法来调平和监测风力涡轮机塔架。 示例性系统可以包括加速度计，信号传递装置，信号接收装置和信号显示装置。 在示例性实施例中，系统安装在风力涡轮机塔顶部或其附近。 该系统可能会永久安装。 安装人员可以根据显示设备信息调整塔架安装螺母，以平坦化塔架。 在另一示例性实施例中，该系统可以用于在风力涡轮机操作期间监测塔架振动并且在风力涡轮机操作期间测量风速。

公开(公告)号：WO2007086930A2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：PCT/US2006/027660

申请日：2006-07-17

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER, INC.

Inventor： CALLEY, David

IPC: H02P9/04

CPC classification number: F03D7/0256 ,  F03D7/0272 ,  F03D7/042 ,  F05B2270/1016 ,  H02P3/22 ,  H02P3/24 ,  H02P9/04 ,  H02P9/08 ,  H02P25/18 ,  H02P2101/15 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: Control features for a wind turbine that control the turbine over a range of wind speeds and under triggering conditions with reduced noise, cost, and reliability issues associated with other such controls. Control is accomplished via control electronics, which adjust the torque produced by the electrical output generation device (e.g., alternator) within the wind turbine. During normal operation, torque is adjusted for optimum aerodynamic performance and maximum output of power. In winds above rated power, the control circuit regulates torque to lower aerodynamic performance, as necessary to maintain desired power level output. In triggering conditions, such as during simultaneous control circuit failure and loss of some portion of the electrical output generation device in extreme winds, wind turbine control is accomplished by increasing torque (e.g., via a separate controller) from the electrical output generation device via shorting of windings, so as to cause retardation of blade rotation.

Abstract translation: 用于风力涡轮机的控制特征，其在一定范围的风速和触发条件下控制涡轮机，降低与其它这种控制相关联的噪声，成本和可靠性问题。 通过控制电子装置实现控制，控制电路调节由风力涡轮机内的电输出产生装置（例如，交流发电机）产生的扭矩。 在正常运行期间，调整扭矩以获得最佳的空气动力性能和最大功率输出。 在超过额定功率的风中，控制电路根据需要调节转矩以降低空气动力性能，以保持所需的功率电平输出。 在触发条件下，例如在同时控制电路故障期间和在极端风中的电输出发生装置的某些部分的损失时，风力涡轮机控制是通过经由短路从电输出发生装置增加扭矩（例如经由单独的控制器）来实现的 的绕组，从而导致叶片旋转的延迟。

公开(公告)号：WO2007011862A3

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：PCT/US2006/027659

申请日：2006-07-17

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER, INC. ,  CALLEY, David

Inventor： CALLEY, David

IPC: H02P9/04

Abstract: A variable voltage and frequency output wind turbine (20) Variations of the wind turbine (20) include use of a slotless alternator (32) to reduce alternator noise, a high power AC output to facilitate transmission of the output over extended distances, AC to DC converters and DC to AC converters (40), and sensors for systems and devices to receive the wind turbine output and to allow matching of the output to the receiving devices and system Other features include a removable hatchcover (30) for dissipating heat from components contained in the turbine or attached to the hatchcover (30), a swept blade design (24) to reduce blade-produced noise, and power storage components (72) for storing and intermittently using energy stored as a result of wind turbine (20) power generation

公开(公告)号：WO2007011862A2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：PCT/US2006027659

申请日：2006-07-17

Applicant: SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER INC ,  CALLEY DAVID

Inventor： CALLEY DAVID

IPC: H02P9/04

CPC classification number: F03D1/00 ,  F03D1/0608 ,  F03D7/047 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F05B2240/2213 ,  H02K7/1838 ,  H02K21/14 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: A variable voltage and frequency output wind turbine. Variations of the wind turbine include use of a slotless alternator to reduce alternator noise, a high power AC output to facilitate transmission of the output over extended distances, AC to DC converters and DC to AC converters, and sensors for systems and devices to receive the wind turbine output and to allow matching of the output to the receiving devices and system. Other features include a removable hatchcover for dissipating heat from components contained in the turbine or attached to the hatchcover, a swept blade design to reduce blade-produced noise, and power storage components for storing and intermittently using energy stored as a result of wind turbine power generation.

Abstract translation: 可变电压和频率输出风力发电机。 风力涡轮机的变化包括使用无槽交流发电机来减少交流发电机噪声，大功率AC输出以促进输出在延长距离上的传输，AC至DC转换器和DC至AC转换器，以及用于系统和设备的传感器，用于接收 风力涡轮机输出并允许输出与接收装置和系统的匹配。 其他特征包括可拆卸的舱盖，用于从包含在涡轮机中的部件或连接到舱盖上的部件散热，用于减少叶片产生的噪声的扫掠叶片设计，以及用于存储和间歇地使用由于风力涡轮机功率而存储的能量的功率存储部件 代。