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Method and system for operating a wind turbine

US8118536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2009
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/72
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lubrication system for a wind turbine having a control system, the lubrication system including a sump configured to collect a lubrication fluid, and at least one heating unit configured to heat the lubrication fluid based on at least one forecasted condition.

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