Wind turbine and method for optimizing energy production therein
US8303249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for optimizing energy production in a wind turbine includes pitching a plurality of rotor blades to a full operational angle, and utilizing an active flow control device in accordance with a generator speed and a rotor blade pitch setting to facilitate maintaining a predetermined generator rated power level.
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