Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for autonomous yaw control of a wind turbine. The method includes measuring, via a wind sensor, one or more wind conditions near the wind turbine. Another step includes receiving, via a distributed inputs and outputs (I/O) module, the one or more wind conditions from the wind sensor. The method also includes determining, via the distributed I/O module, a control signal for a yaw drive mechanism of the wind turbine as a function of the one or more wind conditions. Further, the yaw drive mechanism is configured to modify an orientation of a nacelle of the wind turbine. Thus, the method also includes controlling, via the distributed I/O module, the yaw drive mechanism based on the control signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for mitigating ice throw from one or more rotor blades of a wind turbine during operation. The method includes monitoring one or more ice-related parameters of the wind turbine. Thus, the ice-related parameters are indicative of ice accumulation on one or more of the rotor blades. In response to detecting ice accumulation, the method also includes implementing an ice protection control strategy. More specifically, the ice protection control strategy includes determining a yaw position of the wind turbine and determining at least one of a power set point or a speed set point for the wind turbine based on the yaw position.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for autonomous yaw control of a wind turbine. The method includes measuring, via a wind sensor, one or more wind conditions near the wind turbine. Another step includes receiving, via a distributed inputs and outputs (I/O) module, the one or more wind conditions from the wind sensor. The method also includes determining, via the distributed I/O module, a control signal for a yaw drive mechanism of the wind turbine as a function of the one or more wind conditions. Further, the yaw drive mechanism is configured to modify an orientation of a nacelle of the wind turbine. Thus, the method also includes controlling, via the distributed I/O module, the yaw drive mechanism based on the control signal.

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine includes receiving a value of a sensor and comparing the value with a reference, determining depending on the comparison between the value with the reference whether a malfunction of the wind turbine is present; determining the cause of the malfunction of the wind turbine depending on at least one of: the sensor type or the measured value, wherein the cause determination includes: automatically creating a first list including at least one possible cause of the malfunction depending on the sensor type or the measured value; and automatically creating a second list including a sequence of at least two steps, wherein a first step of the second list is based on the a cause selected from the first list and a second step of the second list is automatically determined based on a result of the first step.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for selecting wind turbine generators in a wind park for a change in output power comprises providing a wind park comprised of a plurality n of wind turbines; selecting, on a non-spatial basis, n?1 or fewer wind turbines from the wind park for a change in power output; and changing power output of one or more of the selected n?1 or fewer wind turbines.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of selecting wind turbine generators in a wind park for curtailment of output power to provide a wind reserve comprises providing a wind park comprised of a plurality n of wind turbines each having an individual possible power output and the wind park has a combined possible power output of X, where X comprises a summation of the individual possible power output of the n wind turbines; setting a power setpoint Y for the wind park, wherein Y?X and X?Y comprises a wind reserve; selecting, on a non-spatial basis, n?1 or fewer wind turbines from the wind park for power output curtailment; and curtailing power output of one or more of the selected n?1 or fewer wind turbines such that a total power output of the wind park comprises Y.

Abstract: Methods and systems of selecting wind turbine generators in a wind park for curtailment of output power to provide a wind reserve are described herein. One method comprises providing a wind park comprised of a plurality n of wind turbines each having an individual possible power output and the wind park has a combined possible power output of X, where X comprises a summation of the individual possible power output of the n wind turbines; setting a power setpoint Y for the wind park, wherein Y?X and X?Y comprises a wind reserve; selecting, on a non-spatial basis, n?1 or fewer wind turbines from the wind park for power output curtailment; and curtailing power output of one or more of the selected n?1 or fewer wind turbines such that a total power output of the wind park comprises Y.

Abstract: Methods and systems of selecting wind turbine generators in a wind park for a change in output power are described herein. One method comprises providing a wind park comprised of a plurality n of wind turbines; selecting, on a non-spatial basis, n-1 or fewer wind turbines from the wind park for a change in power output; and changing power output of one or more of the selected n-1 or fewer wind turbines.

Abstract: The Disclosure relates to a method for operating a wind turbine comprising: (a) monitoring a wind turbine including: receiving at least one value of at least one sensor and comparing the at least one value with at least one reference; and, determining depending on the comparison between the at least one value with at least one reference whether a malfunction of the wind turbine is present; (b) determining the cause of the malfunction of the wind turbine depending on at least one of: the sensor type of the at least one sensor or the at least one measured value, wherein the cause determination includes: automatically creating a first list comprising at least one possible cause of the malfunction depending on at least one of the sensor type of the at least one sensor or the at least one measured value; and automatically creating a second list comprising a sequence of at least two steps, wherein a first step of the second list is based on the a cause selected from the first list and a second step of the second li

Abstract: A method for installing software data at at least one hardware component of a wind energy device is provided. The at least one hardware component is adapted to operate on the basis of the software data. The method includes providing the software data, detecting a network parameter indicating an operational condition of a network, determining, on the basis of the network parameter, whether the network is in an appropriate network download condition, if the network is in an appropriate network download condition, downloading of the software data from a download server to a data center, detecting an operation parameter indicating an operational condition of the at least one hardware component, determining, on the basis of the operation parameter, whether the at least one hardware component is ready for software installation, and if the at least one hardware component is ready for software installation, installing the software data from the data center at the at least one hardware component.

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine during a loss of communication is described that includes coupling a pitch controller to at least one wind turbine blade and to a wind turbine controller, establishing communication between the pitch controller and the wind turbine controller, and detecting a loss of communication between the pitch controller and the wind turbine controller. After a loss of communication is detected, the method further includes waiting for a first predetermined amount of time to elapse, independently pitching the at least one wind turbine blade to a predetermined position, waiting for a second predetermined amount of time to elapse, and maintaining the at least one wind turbine blade in the predetermined position until a rotation of the at least one wind turbine blade stops.

Abstract: A nacelle for a wind turbine includes a shell having an exterior surface and an interior surface that defines an inner cavity. The nacelle includes an insulative covering that is positioned adjacent to the exterior surface. The insulative covering is configured to reduce a fluctuation of a temperature within the inner cavity.

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine during a loss of communication is described that includes coupling a pitch controller to at least one wind turbine blade and to a wind turbine controller, establishing communication between the pitch controller and the wind turbine controller, and detecting a loss of communication between the pitch controller and the wind turbine controller. After a loss of communication is detected, the method further includes waiting for a first predetermined amount of time to elapse, independently pitching the at least one wind turbine blade to a predetermined position, waiting for a second predetermined amount of time to elapse, and maintaining the at least one wind turbine blade in the predetermined position until a rotation of the at least one wind turbine blade stops.

Abstract: A functionality test method for a technical system having at least one technical component to be regularly tested. The method including the steps of defining a test interval by setting a minimum time interval and a maximum time interval between two successive tests of the technical component, defining a test range for a decision parameter, sensing an actual value of the decision parameter, and performing a functionality test of the technical component if the minimum time interval between two successive tests of the technical component has elapsed and the sensed actual value of the decision parameter is within the predefined test range, or the maximum time interval between two successive tests of the technical component has elapsed.

Abstract: A functionality test method for a technical system having at least one technical component to be regularly tested. The method including the steps of defining a test interval by setting a minimum time interval and a maximum time interval between two successive tests of the technical component, defining a test range for a decision parameter, sensing an actual value of the decision parameter, and performing a functionality test of the technical component if the minimum time interval between two successive tests of the technical component has elapsed and the sensed actual value of the decision parameter is within the predefined test range, or the maximum time interval between two successive tests of the technical component has elapsed.