Robert Migliori
Architects in Newberg, OR
License number
Oregon 1946
Issued Date
Feb 25, 1978
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2016
Category
Architecture
Address
Address
Newberg, OR 97132
Organization information
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24745 NE Mtn Top Rd, Newberg, OR 97132
Phone:
(503) 538-4524 (Phone)
Professional information
Yaw Controller For Downwind Wind Turbines
US Patent:
2010020, Aug 19, 2010
Filed:
Feb 10, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/703760
Inventors:
Robert Migliori - Newberg OR, US
International Classification:
F03D 7/04
US Classification:
416 1, 416 32
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for the wind turbine yaw control. A wind turbine bedplate is rotateably mounted on a stationary tower. The bedplate is connected to a yaw encoder, which provides angular position of the bedplate with respect to the stationary tower. A wind vane, which can be attached to the bedplate, is connected to a wind vane encoder. The yaw encoder and wind vane encoder send data to a turbine controller. When the bedplate orientation differs from the average wind direction by a predetermined amount, a yaw brake that keeps the bedplate in place is released in a controllable fashion, such that some amount of friction between the brake pads and the stationary disk remains. Consequently, the bedplate will controllably rotate to align itself with the newly established average wind vector, thus aligning the turbine blade rotation plane substantially perpendicularly against the average wind vector. When the bedplate arrives to its new position, as determined by the yaw encoder reading, the yaw brake can be fully applied again to fix the bedplate at its new position.
Gearless Pitch Control Mechanism For Starting, Stopping And Regulating The Power Output Of Wind Turbines Without The Use Of A Brake
US Patent:
2010020, Aug 19, 2010
Filed:
Feb 10, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/703633
Inventors:
Robert Migliori - Newberg OR, US
International Classification:
F03D 7/04, F03D 9/00
US Classification:
416 1, 416147
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for controlling pitch angle of the wind turbine blades are disclosed. The pitch angle of all the blades can be controlled by a “spider” that moves substantially perpendicularly with respect to a plane of the turbine blades rotation. The turbine blade bearings are connected with the spider by the linkage arms. The turbine blade bearings have an axis of rotation that is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the respective turbine blades. The actuating mechanism for moving the spider can be a combination of a hydraulic piston installed inside a hollow driveshaft (to move the spider in one direction) and a spring (to move the spider in another direction). An onboard controller can receive a turbine generator output signal to decide whether the turbine is overloaded or underloaded, and if so, the onboard controller can instruct a hydraulic system to add or remove fluid from the hollow driveshaft. Therefore, the power produced by the generator is adjusted up or down by the spider's adjustment of the turbine blade pitch angle.