V52-850 kW

Pitch regulated wind turbine with OptiTip® and OptiSpeed™

 The efficient all- Lower sound level
round turbine
Sound levels are of crucial importance when deciding
opens up new
on the placement of wind turbines in populated inland
opportunities areas – often at locations where wind speeds are low.
The V52-850 kW turbine Thanks to the low speed of revolution of the V52-850 kW
improves exploitation of turbine in modest wind speeds, Vestas has taken yet
wind resources. Vestas has another important step towards fulfilling requirements
done it again. Through for a wind power solution with a low sound level. The
intensive development of the OptiSpeed™ feature makes it possible to program the
V47-660 kW model, Vestas turbine sound levels before installation so the operation
has succeeded in creating a of the turbine is tailormade for the specific character-
new, highly efficient turbine that is ideal for all wind istics of the chosen location.
conditions.

The Vestas V52-850 kW turbine is a pitch-regulated tur-

Optimal pitch with OptiTip®
bine with a 52 meter diameter three bladed rotor. The As with all other Vestas turbines, the V52-850 kW model
speed of revolution of the rotor can vary from 14.0- is equipped with microprocessor-controlled OptiTip®
31.4 rpm, allowing optimal energy capture at both high pitch regulation, which ensures continuous and optimal
and modest wind speeds, while simultaneously ensuring adjustment of the angles of the blades in relation to the
the best possible power quality. prevailing wind. The OptiTip® and OptiSpeed™ systems
make it possible to optimise the solution to the often
contradictory requirements for high output and low
Vestas OptiSpeed™* sound levels, depending on the location.
The V52-850 kW turbine is equipped with OptiSpeed™, a
system that allows the turbine blades to rotate at varying
speeds. OptiSpeed™ is a further development of the
Lightning protection
OptiSlip® system, which allowed the speed of revolution Naturally, the V52-850 kW model is equipped with Vestas
of both the rotor and the generator to vary by as much Lightning Protection, to protect the entire turbine from
as 10%. With OptiSpeed™, the speed of revolution can the tips of the blades to the foundation. The turbine
vary by up to approx. 60%. has, of course, also been thoroughly tested and fully
conforms with the applicable IEC standards.
OptiSpeed™ is an efficient solution because the conver-
ter only transforms the energy from the generator rotor,
which is only a small part of the total energy generated
Proven Performance
by the system. The energy generated by the generator We spend many months testing and documenting the
rotor is converted back into electricity suitable for the performance of the Vestas turbines. When we are finally
grid by the converter. satisfied, we run one last check by allowing an independ-
ent organisation to verify the results. This is standard
Thanks to the converter, the need to consume reactive practice at Vestas – a procedure we call Proven
power from the electricity grid is eliminated. However, it Performance. It is our guarantee that your Vestas tur-
is possible to adjust the turbine to supply or consume bine meets the very highest requirements for energy
reactive power, if required. production, availability factor, power quality and sound
levels.
In short: OptiSpeed™ optimises energy production,
especially in modest winds, making it easy to adapt the
operation of the turbine to the parameters of the electri-
city grid.

* Vestas OptiSpeed™ is not available in the USA and Canada

 1. Service crane 10. Spinner
2. OptiSpeed™-generator 11. Blade bearing
3. Cooling system 12. Machine foundation
4. VMP-top controller 13. Hydraulic unit
with converter 14. Gear torque arm
5. Gearbox 15. Yaw ring
6. Main shaft 16. Brake
7. Rotor lock system 17. Tower
8. Blade 18. Yaw gear
9. Blade hub 19. Composite disc
coupling

Wind/sound
104 45

102 40

100 35
Speed of revolution (rpm)

98 30
Sound dB(A)

96 25
94 20
92 15
90 10 The figure illustrates the relationship between wind and sound levels as
88 5 well as wind and speeds of revolution for turbines equipped with
86 0 OptiSpeedTM. It clearly shows the sound level advantages of lower speeds of
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
revolution because the turbine's measured sound level at the lowest level is
Wind speed (m/s)
approx. 7 dB(A) lower at 4 m/s than at 8 m/s. For other sound levels, the
Sound 100,0 dB(A) advantage is up to 10 dB(A). It should also be noted that a decrease of
Speed of revolution(rpm)
3 dB(A) is considered to decrease the sound level by half.
 Vestas V52-850 kW turbine
Rotor with OptiSpeed™
Diameter: 52 m
Wind
Area swept: 2,124 m2 30
Speed of revolution: 26 rpm
Operational interval: 14.0-31.4 rpm

Speed (m/s)
25

Number of blades: 3
20
Power regulation: Pitch/OptiSpeed™
Air brake: Feathered 15

10
Tower
Time
Hub height
(approx.): 40 - 44 - 49 - 55 - 60 - 65 - 74 m

Operational data
Pitch
Cut-in wind speed: 4 m/s 28
Nominal wind speed: 16 m/s
26
Stop wind speed: 25

Angle (deg)
24

22
Generator
20
Type: Asynchronous Asynchronous 18
with with 16
OptiSpeed™ OptiSpeed™
Nominal output: 850 kW 850 kW Time
Operational data: 50 Hz 60 Hz
690 V 690 V

Gearbox Generator
2000
Type: 1 planet step/2-step
1900
parallel axle gears
Speed (rpm)

1800
Control 1700

1600
Type: Microprocessor-based monitoring of all
1500
turbine functions as well as OptiSpeed™
output regulation and OptiTip® pitch 1400

regulation of the blades. Time

Weight (IEC IA/IEC IIA)

40 m 44 m 49 m 55 m 60 m 65 m 74 m
Tower: 39 t/- 43 t/- 51 t/- 58 t/- 70 t/- 77 t/- -/95 t Output
Nacelle: 22 t 22 t 22 t 22 t 22 t 22 t 22 t 1000

Rotor: 10 t 10 t 10 t 10 t 10 t 10 t 10 t 800
Power (kW)

Total: 71 t/- 75 t/- 83 t/- 90 t/- 102 t/- 109 t/- -/127 t
600

400

200

Time

OptiSpeed™ allows the speeds of revolution of both the rotor and the gener-
V52-850 kW power curves ator to vary by approx. 60%. This reduces fluctuations in the grid system
1000
as well as minimises the loads on the vital parts of the turbine.

900
800
700
600
Output (kW)

500
400
300
200
100
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 The sound output level can be adjusted by varying the speed of revolution
Wind speed (m/s) and the pitch angle of the turbine as illustrated in the figure below. In
104,2 dB(A) 102,0 dB(A) 100,0 dB(A)
103,0 dB(A) 101,0 dB(A) practice, this means that the sound level recorded at a distance of 300 m
(hub height 49 m), for example, can be reduced from 45.0 to 40.8 dB(A).
 Efficient in all areas

Good, stable wind conditions are often wind, this versatile turbine will still achieve design. In short, the V52-850 kW model is
found in unobstructed areas and close to optimal output, as Vestas OptiSpeed™ allows efficient under all conditions.
the coast. However, there are many com- the speed of revolution to vary by as much
plex wind sites with high energy production as 60%. Vestas is continuing to strive for excellence
potential. In developing the V52-850 kW by taking firm steps towards full exploitation
turbine Vestas has recognized the need to In addition to this, the V52-850 kW model is of the resources of the wind.
make better use of the wind in these more designed to work with the weak grid condi-
demanding areas. tions often found in remote locations.

Vestas OptiSpeed™ and the pitch system The V52-850 kW turbine is an all-round
reduce the disadvantages of the high and turbine that condenses Vestas' extensive
often unstable winds. Even at times with low experience into a highly efficient turbine
Contacts

Subsidiaries
Vestas – Danish Wind Technology A/S Vestas – American Wind Technology, Inc. Vestas – Nederland Windtechnologie B.V.
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Denmark USA The Netherlands
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Sales companies
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150, A. Papandreou Ave. 2nd Floor 33 Coventry Street, Soutbank R.R No. 5
165 61 Glyfada, Athens Melbourne, Victoria 3006 1475 Concession 5
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Fax +30 10 96 46 252 Fax +61 3 96 45 01 11 Canada
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France Beijing 100016
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India
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