System and method for removing or installing a main shaft of a wind turbine with rigging
US10337503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided for removing or installing a main shaft and attached main bearing assembly of a wind turbine from a bedplate. The method and system use rigging and specialized tooling and procedures to perform the method in the field with the machine head remaining atop the tower or removed from the tower.
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