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Wind turbine sound management

US8304926B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2011
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/728
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine generates a sound level. The method includes selecting a desired sound level; calculating at least one operating parameter by inputting the desired sound level to a model; and operating the wind turbine according to the at least one operating parameter. The method further includes measuring the sound level and based on the measured sound level, calculating at least one of a redefined desired sound level and a revised model. Furthermore, the method includes calculating at least one redefined operating parameter by at least one of inputting the redefined desired sound level to the model and inputting the desired sound level to the revised model.

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