Wind turbine rotor assembly and blade having acoustic flap
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F03D-011/00
출원번호
US-0232626
(2005-09-22)
등록번호
US-7458777
(2008-12-02)
발명자
/ 주소
Herr,Stefan
출원인 / 주소
General Electric Company
대리인 / 주소
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
22인용 특허 :
15
초록▼
A wind turbine includes a rotor assembly having at least one blade with a blade body defining a leading edge and a trailing edge and adapted for movement in response to a wind flow over the body to produce electricity. A rigid acoustic flap extends outward from the trailing edge, and a distal end of
A wind turbine includes a rotor assembly having at least one blade with a blade body defining a leading edge and a trailing edge and adapted for movement in response to a wind flow over the body to produce electricity. A rigid acoustic flap extends outward from the trailing edge, and a distal end of the acoustic flap is substantially smooth and continuous. The flap reduces acoustic noise generated by the blade in use.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A blade for a wind turbine, said blade comprising: a blade body defining a leading edge and a trailing edge and adapted for movement in response to a wind flow over the body, the body further defining a high pressure side and a low pressure side joined along the trailing edge
What is claimed is: 1. A blade for a wind turbine, said blade comprising: a blade body defining a leading edge and a trailing edge and adapted for movement in response to a wind flow over the body, the body further defining a high pressure side and a low pressure side joined along the trailing edge; and a rigid acoustic flap comprising a first substantially planar surface, a second substantially planar surface, and a substantially smooth distal end, the flap having a substantially constant thickness measured between the first and second surfaces, the flap coupled to and extending outward from at least one of the high pressure side and the low pressure side and extending along the body trailing edge, a first portion of the first planar surface extending along the respective side, a second portion of the first planar surface extending outward from the trailing edge substantially parallel to the respective side, said second substantially planar surface extending outwardly from one of the high pressure side and low pressure side a distance approximately equal to the flap thickness. 2. The blade of claim 1 wherein the acoustic flap is fabricated from one of a plastic material and a metallic material. 3. The blade of claim 1 wherein the blade body defines a chord distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and a distal end of the acoustic flap extends for a distance from the trailing edge of about 3% of the chord distance. 4. The blade of claim I wherein the blade body defines a chord distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge, the acoustic flap having a thickness about 0.3% or less of the chord distance. 5. The blade of claim 1 wherein the body includes an outer surface, the acoustic flap secured to and substantially flush with the outer surface. 6. The blade of claim 1 wherein the acoustic flap is secured to the high pressure side. 7. The blade of claim 1 wherein the acoustic flap is secured adjacent the trailing edge on the blade body. 8. A rotor assembly for a wind turbine, said rotor assembly comprising: a plurality of blades rotatable about an axis in response to wind impinging upon the blades, wherein at least one of the blades comprises: a blade body defining a leading edge. a trailing edge and a chord distance therebetween, the body further defining a high pressure side and a low pressure side joined along the trailing edge; and a rigid acoustic flap comprising a first substantially planar surface, a second substantially planar surface, the flap having a substantially constant thickness measured between the first and second surfaces, the flap coupled to and extending outward from at least one of the high pressure side and the low pressure side and extending along the body trailing edge, a first portion of the first planar surface extending along the respective side, a second portion of the first planar surface extending outward from the trailing edge substantially parallel to the respective side, said second substantially planar surface extending outwardly from one of the high pressure side and low pressure side a distance approximately equal to the flap thickness. 9. The rotor assembly of claim 8 wherein a distal end of the acoustic flap is substantially smooth. 10. The rotor assembly of claim 9 wherein the acoustic flap is formed from a sheet of material having a thickness of about 0.3% or less of the chord distance. 11. The rotor assembly of claim 9 wherein the trailing edge includes an outer surface, the acoustic flap secured in a substantially flush position with respect to the outer surface. 12. The rotor assembly of claim 9 wherein the acoustic flap is secured to the high pressure side adjacent the trailing edge. 13. The rotor assembly of claim 9 wherein the acoustic flap is secured adjacent the trailing edge on the blade body. 14. The rotor assembly of claim 8 wherein a distal end of the acoustic flap extends for a distance from the trailing edge of about 3% of the chord distance. 15. A wind turbine comprising: a rotatable shaft coupled to a generator; and at least one blade coupled to the shaft and movable by wind for the generation of electricity, the at least one blade comprising: a body defining a leading edge, a trailing edge and a chord distance therebetween, the body having a high pressure side and a low pressure side joined along the trailing edge; and a rigid acoustic flap comprising a first substantially planar surface, a second substantially planar surface, the flap having a substantially constant thickness measured between the first and second surfaces, the flap coupled to and extending outward from at least one of the high pressure side and the low pressure side and extending along the body trailing edge, a first portion of the first planar surface extending along the respective side, a second portion of the first planar surface extending outward from the trailing edge substantially parallel to the respective side, said second substantially planar surface extending outwardly from one of the high pressure side and low pressure side a distance approximately equal to the flap thickness. 16. The turbine of claim 15 wherein the distal end of the acoustic flap extends for a distance from the trailing edge of about 3% of the chord distance. 17. The turbine of claim 15 wherein to acoustic flap is formed from a sheet of material having a thickness of about 0.3% or less of the chord distance. 18. The turbine of claim 15 wherein to trailing edge includes an outer surface, the acoustic flap secured in a substantially flush position with respect to the outer surface. 19. The turbine of claim 15 wherein to acoustic flap is secured adjacent the trailing edge on the blade body. 20. The turbine of claim 15 wherein the acoustic flap is fabricated from one of a metallic material and a plastic material.
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