The yaw ring assembly fits in a machined groove in the nacelle main frame casting. Several studs are inserted to locate the ring as it is lowered into the groove. The ring is lifted and carefully lowered into position. The remaining studs are inserted and run down. Spacers are added, then nuts are installed and…
Video: Wind Turbine Yaw System Introduction The wind turbine yaw control system provides two functions that are crucial to safe and efficient operation: The nacelle must point directly into the wind for maximum efficiency. Also, a rotor disk that is not perpendicular to the relative wind experiences higher loading on the portion of the disk…
Kurt Hansen, Senior researcher at SINTEF
