Analysis of load reduction possibilities using a hydraulic soft yaw system for a 5-MW turbine and its sensitivity to yaw-bearing friction

S. Stubkier; H.C. Pedersen; J.M. Jonkman

doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.01.022

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Analysis of load reduction possibilities using a hydraulic soft yaw system for a 5-MW turbine and its sensitivity to yaw-bearing friction

S. Stubkier H.C. Pedersen J.M. Jonkman

Engineering Structures Vol. 69 pp. 123-134 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Jun 01, 2014
Vol/Issue: 69
Pages: 123-134

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S. Stubkier, H.C. Pedersen, J.M. Jonkman (2014). Analysis of load reduction possibilities using a hydraulic soft yaw system for a 5-MW turbine and its sensitivity to yaw-bearing friction. Engineering Structures, 69, 123-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.01.022

Analysis of load reduction possibilities using a hydraulic soft yaw system for a 5-MW turbine and its sensitivity to yaw-bearing friction

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