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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2009
Gerner Larsen, Hinnerup, DK;
Thomas Hjort, Vejle Øst, DK;
Gerner Larsen, Hinnerup, DK;
Thomas Hjort, Vejle Øst, DK;
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Aarhus N., DK;
Abstract
A wind turbine includes a nacelle which accommodates at least a generator and power electronics electrically interconnected between the generator and a power grid. At least one power electronic component is removably arranged in the nacelle in a region positioned between a floor level of the nacelle and a lower limiting surface, e.g. a bottom wall, of the nacelle. The space available in the interior parts of the nacelle is thereby utilized to a greater extent than in prior art wind turbines, and replacement of a power electronic component can be performed using ordinary lifting equipment. Furthermore, the risk of injury to maintenance personnel is reduced.