Method for operating a wind turbine
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1. A method for operating a wind turbine, comprising:
- generating electrical power from an electrical generator coupled to the wind turbine;
outputting the generated electrical power to an electric grid;
sensing a disruption in the electric grid;
maintaining connection of the electrical generator during the disruption; and
limiting the generated electrical power during at least a portion of the disruption.
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Abstract
A system and method for operating a wind turbine with a generator, drivable by a rotor, for supplying electrical power to an electric load, in particular an electric grid, are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment generates electrical power from an electrical generator coupled to the wind turbine, outputs the generated electrical power to an electric grid, senses a disruption in the electric grid, maintains connection of the electrical generator during the disruption, and limits the generated electrical power during at least a portion of the disruption.
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1. A method for operating a wind turbine, comprising:
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generating electrical power from an electrical generator coupled to the wind turbine;
outputting the generated electrical power to an electric grid;
sensing a disruption in the electric grid;
maintaining connection of the electrical generator during the disruption; and
limiting the generated electrical power during at least a portion of the disruption. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A wind turbine, comprising:
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a rotor;
an electrical generator coupled to the rotor and operable to generate power into an electric grid;
a sensor operable to sense a disruption on the electric grid; and
a regulating device operable to regulate the generated power to a reduced amount during at least a portion of the disruption. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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