Methods and apparatus for refurbishing wind turbine foundations
US10815969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for refurbishing a wind turbine includes positioning a new tower support mount on an existing foundation of the wind turbine, the existing foundation including an existing foundation pad and an existing tower support mount at least partially embedded in the existing foundation pad. The method further includes inserting a plurality of anchors through the new tower support mount.
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