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Method for predicting a power curve for a wind turbine

US7420289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2006
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/72
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for calculating a high-altitude power curve for a wind turbine is provided, the method including the steps of determining a cp-λ curve for a predetermined blade pitch angle of said wind turbine; calculating a first power curve without power limit based on the cp-λ curve; and calculating the high-altitude power curve with power limit from said first power curve, thereby using a site air density.

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