Vestas

About: Vestas is a company organization based out in Aarhus, Denmark. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Turbine & Wind power. The organization has 1075 authors who have published 1519 publications receiving 23285 citations. The organization is also known as: Vestas Wind Systems & Vestas Wind Systems A/S.

Turbine over-rating using turbulence prediction

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for over-rating a wind turbine using turbulence prediction Weather forecast information is used to determine whether there is a risk of turbulent conditions occurring at the site of the wind turbine The wind turbine is over-rated if turbulent conditions are not predicted, and conversely over-rating is cancelled or reduced if turbulent conditions are expected This allows an increase in the annual energy production of the wind turbine to be realised The weather forecast information may be combined with real time measurements of operating conditions to supplement the predictions

System for real time supervision of component wear in a wind turbine population

Abstract: A system for scheduling maintenance of a component in a wind turbine. The system receives signals from each of the wind turbines in a population of wind turbines. From the signals, the system detects a failure of the component in one of the wind turbine. In response to the detect failure, the system calculates a new life value for the component. The life value is then compared to a threshold value. If the life value is within a specified parameter compared to the threshold value, the system schedules a change of the component in all of the wind turbines in the population.

A handling system for a wind turbine nacelle, methods for transport and vertical displacement of a wind turbine nacelle and a use of a handling system

Abstract: A handling system (11) for a wind turbine nacelle (3) in connection with self-loading or self -unloading of the nacelle (3) to or from a vehicle. The system (11) comprises two or more lifting means (15, 16) for displacing the nacelle (3) substantially vertically during the self-loading or self -unloading of the nacelle (3). The lifting means (15, 16) further comprises displacing means (28) for displacing the lifting means (15, 16) or apart of the lifting means (15, 16). Furthermore a method for transport of a wind turbine nacelle (3), a method for vertical displacement of a wind turbine nacelle (3) and use of a handling system (11) are disclosed.

Consolidated composite pre-form

Abstract: The present invention relates to a consolidated composite pre-form for reinforcing a composite structure, said pre-form comprising fibers and a binding agent, said pre-form having a sheet-like structure with an upper major surface and a lower major surface, and said pre-form being provided with recesses on at least a portion of at least one of said major surfaces.

Method of establishing a profitability model related to the establishment of a wind power plant

Abstract: A method of establishing a profitability model for use in the establishment of a wind power plant, the method including the steps of: establishing wind power plant-related data related to a scenario; calculating the profitability of the wind power plant by using a data processing system, by making use of the wind power-related data such as solution parameters and financing parameters, in relation to at least one scenario; and presenting a profitability model related to establishing a wind power plant based on the scenario and the calculated profitability using data processing system. Benefits of this profitability model minimizes risk and improves the basis for decision regarding the establishment of a wind power plant.