METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE
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1. A lubrication system for a wind turbine, said lubrication system comprising:
- a sump configured to collect a lubrication fluid; and
, at least one heating unit configured to heat the lubrication fluid based on at least one forecasted condition.
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Abstract
A lubrication system for a wind turbine having a control system, the lubrication system including a sump configured to collect a lubrication fluid, and at least one heating unit configured to heat the lubrication fluid based on at least one forecasted condition.
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1. A lubrication system for a wind turbine, said lubrication system comprising:
a sump configured to collect a lubrication fluid; and
, at least one heating unit configured to heat the lubrication fluid based on at least one forecasted condition.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A wind turbine, comprising:
a control system configured to; obtain at least one forecasted condition; prepare said wind turbine for generating power based on said forecasted condition. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for operating a wind turbine, said method comprising:
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heating a lubrication fluid with at least one heating unit; transporting the lubrication fluid to at least one component within the wind turbine; and
,controlling the heating unit based on at least one forecasted condition. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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