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Wind turbine, wind turbine controller and method for controlling a wind turbine

US8277185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2007
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A wind turbine having at least one rotor blade attached to a rotor hub is provided, wherein the wind turbine further includes at least one sensor disposed at or near the rotor blade, the sensor being adapted to detect an aerodynamic condition of the rotor blade.

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