Academy_Wind Farm Components
What are the main types of mooring lines?
There are three main types: Tension leg, taut and catenary.
What are the most vulnerable components of a wind turbine?
The most vulnerable components of a wind turbine are: the gearbox (preventive maintenance by frequent oil changes); yawing brake system; damping elements and vibration sensors; blades that need to be constantly monitored and may require to be cleaned or exchanged after 5-10 years of operation; electronic control system; and bearings.
What is a Nacelle?
The Nacelle hosts the drivetrain (bearing, gearbox, brake, generator) and power electronics equipment (converters, transformers) in a turbine.
What are the main degrees of freedom of a turbine?
It has three: the rotation of the rotor (azimuth), the rotation of the nacelle into the wind (yaw) and the rotation of the blades in their lengthwise axis (pitch).
What is the rated power of a turbine?
The rated power is the power output limit that is fixed with the electric generator.