Wind turbine component having a lightweight structure

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-07
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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[0009]FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a wind turbine component configured to have a lightweight structure in accordance with embodiments;

Problems solved by technology

Wind turbine powertrain components are often subject to large vibrational stresses.
These vibrations can lead to premature failure of powertrain components and significant noise generation.

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[0019]The detailed description explains embodiments of the invention, together with advantages and features, by way of example with reference to the drawings.

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[0020]In accordance with aspects, a vibration damping noise reduction lightweight structure is provided for use as a multi-ton component of various types of apparatuses. These apparatuses may include, for example, wind turbines and similar components of power generation plants. The lightweight structure may include, for example, hollow tubing and / or castings of metallic materials filled by foams of metallic materials with a solidification metallurgical bond formed at an entire interface between the metallic materials and the foams.

[0021]With reference now to FIG. 1, a wind turbine component configured to have a lightweight structure 10 to provide vibration damping and noise reduction is provided. The lightweight structure 10 includes a metallic matrix 20 formed to define a cavity 21, metallic

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Abstract

A wind turbine component having a lightweight structure is provided and includes a metallic matrix defining a cavity, metallic foam enclosed within the cavity and a solidification metallurgical bond formed at an entire interface between the metallic matrix and the metallic foam.

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