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20090324389 | Method, System and Controller for Establishing a Wheel Space Temperature Alarm in a Turbomachine - A method of establishing a wheel space temperature alarm in a turbomachine includes calculating an expected wheel space temperature based on operating conditions, measuring an actual wheel space temperature, and signaling an over temperature condition if the actual wheel space temperature exceeds the expected wheel space temperature. | 12-31-2009 |
20110142638 | WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE WITH ACTUATABLE AIRFOIL PASSAGES - A wind turbine rotor blade includes a pressure side and a suction side. At least one airfoil passage is defined through the blade between the pressure side and suction side. A respective cover is configured over the airfoil passage at each of the pressure and suction sides. The covers are actuatable between a closed position wherein the cover is flush with the respective pressure or suction side and an open position wherein the cover moves to open the airfoil passage. | 06-16-2011 |
20110223022 | ACTUATABLE SURFACE FEATURES FOR WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A rotor blade for a wind turbine is disclosed. The rotor blade may generally include a shell having a pressure side and a suction side. The shell may define an outer surface along the pressure and suction sides over which an airflow travels. The rotor blade may also include a spoiler movable relative to the outer surface between a recessed position and an actuated position. The spoiler may generally be configured to separate the airflow from the outer surface when the spoiler is in the actuated position. Additionally, the spoiler may generally be linearly displaced between the recessed and actuated positions. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223033 | ACTUATABLE SURFACE FEATURES FOR WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A rotor blade for a wind turbine is disclosed. The rotor blade may generally include a shell having a pressure side and a suction side. The shell may define an opening in at least one of the pressure and suction sides. The rotor blade may also include a base and at least two surface features spaced apart along the outer perimeter of the base. The base may generally be movable relative to the opening between a recessed position and an actuated position. Additionally, the base may be rotatable within the shell in order to adjust which of the surface features is received within the opening when the base is moved to the actuated position. | 09-15-2011 |
20120025530 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE AMPLITUDE MODULATION OF NOISE GENERATED BY WIND TURBINES - In one aspect, a method for controlling the amplitude modulation of the noise generated by wind turbines is disclosed. The method may include determining a rotor position of a first wind turbine, determining a rotor position of a second wind turbine, determining if the first and second wind turbines are operating in-phase and, in the event that the first and second wind turbines are operating in-phase, adjusting an operating condition of at least one of the first wind turbine and the second wind turbine so that the first and second wind turbines operate out-of-phase. | 02-02-2012 |
20120027591 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE AMPLITUDE MODULATION OF NOISE GENERATED BY WIND TURBINES - In one aspect, a method for controlling the amplitude modulation of the noise generated by wind turbines is generally disclosed. The method may include determining a sound characteristic of a turbine sound wave generated by a wind turbine and generating an additive sound wave based on the sound characteristic such that a resultant sound wave is produced having a peak-to-peak amplitude that is smaller than a peak-to-peak amplitude of the turbine sound wave. | 02-02-2012 |
20120027592 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE AMPLITUDE MODULATION OF NOISE GENERATED BY WIND TURBINES - In one aspect, a method for controlling the amplitude modulation of noise generated by a wind turbine is disclosed. The method may generally include determining an angle of attack of a rotor blade of a wind turbine and maintaining the angle of attack at a substantially constant value during rotation of the rotor blade in order to reduce the amplitude modulation of the noise generated by the wind turbine. | 02-02-2012 |
20120141250 | WIND TURBINE SHROUD - A shroud for a wind turbine and a method for modifying performance of a wind turbine are disclosed. The wind turbine includes a rotor mounted to a nacelle, the rotor including a plurality of rotor blades and defining an outer diameter. The shroud is positioned downstream of the rotor in an air flow direction, and has an inner diameter of less than the outer diameter of the rotor. | 06-07-2012 |
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20130224018 | ULTRASONIC SOUND EMITTING DEVICES FOR WIND TURBINES - A rotor blade for a wind turbine is disclosed. The rotor blade may generally include a body extending between a blade root and a blade tip. The body may include a pressure side and a suction side extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. In addition, the rotor blade may include a nozzle mounted on or within the body. The nozzle may include an inlet, an outlet and a converging section between the inlet and the outlet. The converging section may be configured to accelerate a flow of air through the nozzle such that an ultrasonic sound emission is produced. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224032 | BLADE INSERT FOR A WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE AND RELATED METHODS - A blade insert for coupling a first blade segment to a second blade segment is disclosed. The blade insert may include an aerodynamic body extending between a first end configured to be coupled to the first blade segment and a second end configured to be coupled to the second blade segment. The aerodynamic body may include a pressure side and a suction side extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. In addition, the aerodynamic body may define a chord, wherein the chord at the first end is substantially equal to the chord at the second end. | 08-29-2013 |
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