The recent Remote Terminal Software gives wind farm operators and turbine manufacturers greater control of the operation of pitch systems, which are critical to the efficiency and safety of wind turbines. The Remote Terminal Software can be accessed by Moog engineers and a customer’s service personnel using a single, user-friendly GUI (Graphical User Interface). Based…
Modular servo pitch controls installs easily
The recent Servo Pitch LRU pitch control system is for utility-scale wind turbines. The controls use modular Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s) for ease of manufacturing and service. Developer experience with high reliability and low maintenance provide a reliable and sophisticated pitch control. The design was recently certified for High Temperature [50°C] and High Humidity [100%RH]…
Rotor-Blade Ridges Promise More Turbine Power
Adding a series of ridges to the edges of a turbine blade could increase annual electrical production for wind farms by 20%, says the design firm for the feature. The idea comes from Humpback whales that tilt their fins at steep angles for more lift in the water. Too much tilt, has the opposite effect—a…
Considerations for Designing Turbine Hydraulics
An efficient, responsive, and reliable blade-pitch control on a wind turbine is made from many valves, pumps, hoses, reservoirs, and brakes. They must all work together to meet the demanding requirements placed on the pitch control in a turbine hub. An effective hydraulic blade-pitch control (BPC) requires knowing the performance characteristics of each component and…