CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140241882 | SYSTEMS FOR MINIMIZING YAW TORQUE NEEDED TO CONTROL POWER OUTPUT IN TWO-BLADED, TEETERING HINGE WIND TURBINES THAT CONTROL POWER OUTPUT BY YAWING - Systems and methods for increasing operational efficiency of wind turbines, especially offshore wind turbines. The invention discloses systems and methods for reducing the torque needed to rotate a rotor shaft axis with respect to the wind direction. Systems and methods for controlling the rotational speed of the rotor shaft axis are also disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
20140219796 | WIND TURBINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A THRUST SENSOR - A wind turbine control system comprising a thrust sensor and a braking system. The system allows an increase in wind speed to be detected instantaneously and corrective action to be initiated. The system comprises additional features such as deceleration control. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217742 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems for increasing the power productivity of two bladed teetering hinge, yaw controlled wind turbines by varying rotor shaft restraining torque and yaw angle. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217238 | HELICOPTER LANDING DECK - The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and platforms integrated into the nacelle structure. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an assembly encompassing a nacelle that houses a two-bladed turbine and a hoisting platform. The hoisting platform is integrated into the structure of the nacelle so as to form the roof of the nacelle. | 08-07-2014 |
20140212288 | HIGH CAPACITY ELEVATOR FOR WIND TURBINE MAINTENANCE - The invention generally relates elevator assemblies suitable for lifting heavy components associated with wind turbines. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an elevator assembly encompassing a wind turbine nacelle and an elevator frame. The elevator frame is configured to surround a tower supporting the nacelle of the wind turbine and is equipped with a means for balancing the frame along a horizontal axis. In some aspects, the means for balancing the frame include a ballast tank system. | 07-31-2014 |