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Method for controlling a wind turbine during yaw operation

US12398693B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GE Vernova Renovables Espana, S.L. · ES

Inventors

Matthias Volmer · Salzbergen, DE
Till Hoffmann · Salzbergen, DE
Diego Navarro · Bettendorf, US
Ketan Daniel Tigga · Eastleigh, GB
Lothar Hendus · Kiel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2024
Grant date	Aug 26, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 2, 2044

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF03D7/0204
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods (100, 200, 300) for controlling a wind turbine (10) during a yaw operation. The present disclosure further relates to control systems (92) for wind turbines and to wind turbines (10). A method for operating a wind turbine (10) during yaw operation comprises operating one or more yaw drives (35) to rotate the nacelle (16) with respect to the tower (15). In addition, the method comprises predicting an end of the yaw operation and, in response to predicting an end of the yaw operation, actuating a hydraulic brake (94) before the predicted end.

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