Controlling wind motors

FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING LIGHTING HEATING WEAPONS BLASTING ENGINES OR PUMPS F03Liquid processing machines F03DWIND MOTORS

F03D7/00Controlling wind motors

F03D7/02the wind motors having rotation axis substantially in wind direction F03D7/0204for orientation in relation to wind direction F03D7/0208Orientating out of wind F03D7/0212the rotating axis remaining horizontal F03D7/0216the rotating axis changing to vertical position F03D7/022Adjusting aerodynamic properties of the blades F03D7/0224Adjusting blade pitch F03D7/0228of the blade tips only F03D7/0232with flaps or slats F03D7/0236by changing the active surface of the wind engaging parts F03D7/024of individual blades F03D7/0244for braking F03D7/0248by mechanical means acting on the power train F03D7/0252with aerodynamic drag devices on the blades F03D7/0256Stall control F03D7/026for starting-up F03D7/0264for stopping or in emergency situation F03D7/0268Parking or storm protection F03D7/0272by measures acting on the electrical generator F03D7/0276Controlling rotor speed F03D7/028Controlling motor output power F03D7/0284in relation to the state of the electric grid F03D7/0288to prevent instantaneous damage to any part of the motor F03D7/0292to increase fatigue life F03D7/0296to prevent, counteract or reduce vibration or noise F03D7/04Automatic control Regulation F03D7/041by means of a mechanical governor F03D7/042by means of an electrical or electronic controller F03D7/043characterised by the type of control logic F03D7/044with PID control F03D7/045with model-based controls F03D7/046with learning or adaptive control F03D7/047characterised by the controller architecture F03D7/048Controlling wind farms F03D7/06the wind motors having rotation axis substantially at right angle to wind direction