Dynamically Reconfigurable Wind Turbine Blade Assembly

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Abstract:

A dynamically reconfigurable wind turbine blade assembly includes a plurality of reconfigurable blades mounted on a hub, an actuator fixed to each of the blades and adapted to effect the reconfiguration thereof, and an actuator power regulator for regulating electrical power supplied to the actuators. A control computer accepts signals indicative of current wind conditions and blade configuration and sends commands to the actuator power regulator. Sensors measure current wind conditions and current configurations and speed of the blades. An electrical generator supplies electrical power to the assembly. Data from the sensors is fed to the control computer which commands the actuator power regulator to energize the actuators to reconfigure the blades for optimum performance under current wind conditions. 9 figures

Author(s):
Beauchamp, Charles H. ; Plunkett, Stephen J. ; Huyer, Stephen A.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent application, Filed 8 Oct 2002
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NAVEXOS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CONTROL SYSTEMS, *PATENT APPLICATIONS, *TURBINE BLADES, *WIND MACHINES, VELOCITY, OPTIMIZATION, DETECTORS, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, ACTUATORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS, VOLTAGE REGULATORS, INVENTIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
Keyword(s):
*WIND TURBINE BLADE ASSEMBLY, WIND TURBINE BLADES, WIND SENSORS
Report Date:
2002 Oct 08
Creation Date:
2003 Oct 08