Wind turbine spoiler
An aerodynamic spoiler system for a vertical axis wind turbine includes spoilers on the blades initially stored near the rotor axis to minimize drag. A solenoid latch adjacent the central support tower releases the spoilers and centrifugal force causes the spoilers to move up the turbine blades away from the rotor axis, thereby producing a braking effect and actual slowing of the associated wind turbine, if desired. The spoiler system can also be used as an infinitely variable power control by regulated movement of the spoilers on the blades over the range between the undeployed and fully deployed positions. This is done by the use of a suitable powered reel and cable located at the rotor tower to move the spoilers.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- Assignee:
- SNL; EDB-84-035360; ERA-09-011836
- Patent Number(s):
- None
- Application Number:
- ON: DE84006183
- OSTI ID:
- 5389656
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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