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Wind Turbine is enhanced for power and communications.

GE Co.    Southfield, MI 48034
May 15, 2013 Allowing for elevated energy capture in lower wind speed environments, GE's 1.7-100 meter wind turbine features optimized electrical system, 53% gross capacity factor at 7.5 m/s, and uses Industrial Internet to connect data points across turbine's ecosystem. Platform helps manage wind variability by providing short-term predictable power while communicating seamlessly with neighboring turbines, service technicians, and operators.

Wind Turbines target low-wind-speed sites.

Northern Power Systems    Waitsfield, VT 05673
May 15, 2013 Utilizing permanent-magnet direct-drive technology, NPS 60-23 and NPS 100-24 are suitable for remote locations as well as agricultural and industrial areas. Large rotor diameter and lower speed enables quiet operation, while long blades capture maximum energy at low wind speeds. NPS 60 model generates 59.9 kW power and is utilized in areas with constrained grid connection capacity.

Wind Turbine integrates energy storage.

GE Co.    Southfield, MI 48034
Feb 07, 2013 With max hub height of 139 m and advanced controls that enable 120 m rotor, Model 2.5-120 is suitable for heavily forested regions in places like Europe and Canada. Turbine utilizes Industrial Internet to help manage intermittency of wind, providing smooth, predictable power. Analyzing tens of thousands of data points every second, system integrates energy storage and advanced forecasting algorithms while communicating seamlessly with neighboring turbines, service technicians, and customers.

Modular Pitch System monitors and adjusts wind turbine blades.

Moog, Inc., Industrial Controls Div.    East Aurora, NY 14052
Feb 06, 2013 Equipped with Pitch Servo Drive, AC Moog Wind Turbine Pitch System monitors and adjusts angle of wind turbine blades that control rotation speed of rotor. System includes IP67-class Moog Ruggedized Motion Controller with extended temperature range of -40 to 158°F and ability to withstand shock, vibration, and humidity. In addition, Remote Terminal Software is provided for monitoring and scheduling maintenance.

Industrial Gas Turbines offer power upgrade.

Industrial Gas Turbines offer power upgrade.

Rolls-Royce Corporation    Indianapolis, IN 46206-0420
Oct 01, 2012 Engineered as modular package, RB211-Gzero retrofit upgrade product will benefit operators of RB211-C and RB211-G variant gas generators that feature RT-56 or RT-62 power turbines. Package increases flow of air through engine, thereby increasing power availability at ISO conditions by 10% for RB211-G, and up to 31% for RB211-C, depending on existing configuration. Available in power range of 29–44 MW, RB211 gas turbines are suited for onshore/offshore oil and gas and power generation applications.

Direct Driven Wind Turbine offers energy efficient design.

Mervento Oy    VAASA 65380  Finland
Apr 18, 2012 Mervento 3.6-118 direct driven wind turbine features output power of 3.6 mW and is designed for IEC class IIA applications with extended temperature range from -30° to +40° C. Turbine is based on 118 m rotor with 125 m hub height, and power train consists of gearless medium voltage permanent magnet generator and full power converter. It features hydraulic actuating systems for yaw, pitch, and rotor brake, and is compatible with all grid codes.

In-Pipe Hydropower System will not impede flow/operations.

Lucid Energy Inc    Portland, OR 97209
Apr 05, 2012 Able to operate across diverse flow conditions, LucidPipe(TM) Power System has lift-based vertical axis spherical turbine that generates electricity by extracting excess head pressure from 24-96 in. dia, gravity-fed water pipelines and effluent streams. Single unit, in standard 60 in. dia pipeline with flow velocity of 7 fps and 12 ft of excess head pressure, can produce up to 100 kW of power. Multiple turbines can be installed in one pipeline, separated by 3-4 turbine diameters.

Direct Drive, 6 MW Wind Turbine suits offshore applications.

Direct Drive, 6 MW Wind Turbine suits offshore applications.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Dec 06, 2011 Available with 120 or 154 m dia rotor, SWT-6.0 combines robust construction, direct drive design, and towerhead mass of roughly 350 tons to accommodate performance and environmental requirements of offshore sites. Entire electrical system, including medium voltage system and full converter, is enclosed in nacelle, enabling safe, accelerated, onshore pre-commissioning testing. Helicopter-hoisting platform integrated in nacelle rear allows access for service technicians.

Steam Turbine for geothermal power plants.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Nov 08, 2011 Rated up to 60 MW, SST-400 GEO combines SST-400 steam turbine gearbox, generator, and base frame with TurboCare steam path technologies. Corrosion-resistant materials prevent fatigue-related crack formation and fractures, and design is suitable for live steam temperatures up to 250°C and steam pressures to 12 bar absolute. Able to be deployed in plants with different thermal fluids, turbine can be used in plants that operate with dry steam, flash principle, or flash/binary combined cycle.

Gas Turbine meets needs of 60 Hz markets.

ALSTOM Power Inc.    Richmond, VA 23237
Sep 23, 2011 In 2 on 1 configuration, KA24 combined-cycle power plant based on 60 Hz GT24 Gas Turbine can start up in less than 30 minutes and provide more than 450 MW of power in 10 minutes to make up for fluctuations in production inherent in some renewable energy sources, such as wind power. Power plant is capable of delivering over 700 MW of electric power, with gross electrical efficiency of over 60%. Offering is for use in North America, parts of Latin America, Asia and Middle East (60Hz market).

Fiber-Reinforced Composite enhances wind turbine blade design.

Fiber-Reinforced Composite enhances wind turbine blade design.

WebCore Technologies, LLC    Miamisburg, OH 45342
May 11, 2011 Available in 12-78 mm thicknesses, TYCOR® W5 fiber-reinforced composite core material meets design requirements of longer, heavier utility wind turbine blades. It is suited to vacuum infusion and provides 105 MPa min transverse shear modulus in all directions. Offering alternative to balsa with consistent infused density, minimal resin absorption, and optimal dimensional stability, material achieves balanced transverse shear stiffness suited for thin, highly-loaded shear webs and shells.

Lightweight Wind Generator starts turning at 0.5 mph.

WindTronics, Inc.    Muskegon, MI 49440
Apr 27, 2011 Weighing less than 185 lb and measuring 6 ft in diameter, Honeywell Wind Turbine can generate power for home or business in wind as low as 2 mph. Gearless solution produces up to 1,500 kWh annually, depending on height and location, and can connect power directly to building, grid, or batteries. Blade Tip Power System(TM) utilizes magnets and stators surrounding outer ring to capture power at blade tips, where speed is greatest, while also minimizing mechanical resistance and drag.

Wind Turbine Towers minimize impact from turbulence.

GE Co.    Fairfield, CT 06431
Apr 08, 2011 Available for GE's 2.5 MW series, including 2.75-103 model, Taller Wind Turbine Towers feature hub heights in excess of 130 m, which extends potential wind site options and maximizes annual energy production. Towers have hybrid pre-cast concrete and tubular steel design, making them suitable for densely forested areas and hillside locations that are prone to high turbulence intensity.

Gearless Wind Turbine suits low to moderate wind speeds.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Alpharetta, GA 30004
Mar 21, 2011 Featuring 113 m rotor diameter and 2.3 MW capacity, direct drive Model SWT-2.3-113 is based on permanent magnet generator, which requires no excitation power, slip rings, or excitation control systems. Turbine is fitted with Siemens B55 Quantum Blades, which are 55 m long with redesigned tip and root section. Tip minimizes noise levels to 105 dB, while root section uses flatback profiles to minimize root leakage and promote lift.

Offshore Wind Turbine is designed for reliability at sea.

GE Co.    Southfield, MI 48034
Mar 18, 2011 Optimized for offshore use, 4.1-113 turbine has modular design that facilitates in-situ repair and features blade design optimized to maximize energy capture. This 4 MW class machine employs direct-drive technology, which incorporates minimal moving parts in order to promote reliability, along with built-in redundancy and partial operation for major components. Direct-drive technology also uses modular approach to maximize in-situ repair and reduce need for large repair vessels.

Wind Turbine brings clean power to homes, businesses.

Southwest Windpower Inc.    Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Jan 10, 2011 Smart grid-enabled Skystream 600 provides average of 7,400 kWh of clean energy per year per installation in 12 mph average annual winds. Capable of connecting homes and businesses to wind-generated electricity, power grid-connected wind turbine also features interactive Skyview(TM) system that lets users monitor how much energy turbine is producing from anywhere Internet access is available.

Industrial Gas Turbine can be maintained onsite.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Wendell, NC 27591
Nov 23, 2010 With capacity of 37 MW, Model SGT-750 can be employed for power generation and as mechanical drive where it can attain efficiency level of 40%. Maintenance work can be performed on site on installed machine, minimizing downtime. Equipped with dry low emission combustion system, twin-shaft turbine minimizes NOx emissions. In addition, unit provides rapid gas generator exchange and access for borescope inspection.

2.5 MW Wind Turbines combine availability, serviceability, quality.

Nordex AG    Norderstedt   Germany
May 20, 2010 Comprised of N80/N90/N100 wind power systems, 2.5 MW Efficiency Class Gamma generation satisfies international requirements regarding grid compliance and interconnection. Max component weight is 50 tons, and consistent modular design allows addition of type-specific components and customer options. Loads are evenly distributed over 3-4 yaw drives, and nacelle can track wind even at turbulent sites. Low maintenance and maintenance-free components support dependable turbine operation.

Wind Turbine features direct drive design.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Wendell, NC 27591
Apr 21, 2010 Rated at 3 MW with 101 m rotor diameter, Model SWT-3.0-101 is available for onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Turbine has gearless drive train design with synchronous generator, excited by permanent magnets. Measuring 6.8 m in length and 4.2 m in diameter, nacelle can be transported using standard vehicles. Turbine has half the parts of conventional geared turbine and less than half the number of moving parts, resulting in minimal need for maintenance.

Gas Turbine Package suits offshore/onshore applications.

GE Oil & Gas    Fairfield,, CT 06828-0001
Sep 22, 2009 Able to produce more than 40 megawatts, LM6000 Enhanced Package is designed for reliable operation in remote locations and under extreme conditions. System includes LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine coupled with centrifugal compressor for mechanical drive duty. Optimized for reliability and availability, package operates at more than 42% efficiency and offers Dry Low Emissions combustor that limits NOx emissions to 15 ppm at 15% O2.




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