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Method and detection assembly for the detection of changes in a building structure of a wind turbine

US8473234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2010
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B10/30
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for detecting changes in a building structure of a first wind turbine is provided. A reference value representing the eigenfrequency of the first wind turbine is monitored over time, whereby substantial changes in the reference value are used as an indication of changes in the building structure. Further, a detection assembly for such detections is provided.

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