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Wind turbine nacelles are the heart of the turbine, alike the engine room on a ship. It houses all the critical components that finally transform the wind's kinetic energy into a spinning generator, which then generates the electricity. Although they might look small when seen from ground level, they can be same size & weight of a few sea containers. The functional groups and systems within a nacelle of a modern wind turbine include
Yaw System Techniques
The Yaw System is the component that is responsible for the orientation of the Wind Turbine rotor towards the wind, allowing the turbine to head itself into the wind direction, but also keep itself locked in that position when wind direction is stable. There are two techniques used; both are based on a bearing, brakes, drives, and positioning system:
Solutions for the Drivetrain Systems
The Drive Train facilitates the adaptation of the rotor’s rotation speed into a suitable speed for the generator. There are two solutions for Drivetrain Systems:
Electrical System and Cabinets
The Electrical Systems and Cabinets convert the electricity of the generator into a suitable format to match the Electric Grid, frequency AC/DC.
The nacelle houses many essential components that generators depend on. Therefore, manufacturers, constructors, and designers are challenged with a need for reliable parts and materials, which is what Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials can provide. So whether it’s your wind turbine nacelle’s yaw system, drive train, or electrical systems and cabinets, let our technical experts steer you towards the appropriate solution for your application!
Yaw System
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Yaw Slide Bearing System |
Yaw Brake Pads |
Yaw Slew Roller Bearings |
Yaw Gear Position Control |
Yaw Gear Greasing System |
Mechanical Drive Train
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Gearbox Lubrication Systems |
Nacelle Main Shaft Bearing |
Electrical System
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Generator Slip Ring |
Power Converter AC/DC |
Electrical Cable Fixation Systems |
Electrical Connectors |