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V52-850 kW

The turbine that goes anywhere

* Vestas OptiSpeed

is not available in the USA and Canada.

Really reliable turbine, dependable

and popular

The highly ecient operation and fexible conguration

o the V52 make this turbine an excellent choice or

all kinds o wind conditions. In addition, thanks toits modest dimensions, the V52 is simple and cost-

eective to transport and install. I you add in robust

construction, thoroughly tested components and an

enviable track record, it is easy to see why Vestas

has erected more V52s than any other turbine in itsportolio – approximately 2,100 turbines, all over the

world.One o the actors that contribute to the success o the

V52 is OptiTip

, its pitch regulation system. This system

eatures microprocessors which control the pitchingo the blades, thus ensuring continuous adjustment

to maintain optimal blade angles in relation to theprevailing wind. At the same time, OptiTip

makesit possible to keep sound levels within the limits

stipulated by local regulations.

The optimal solution

Another innovative eature o the V52 is the OptiSpeed

generator. This is a signicant advance in wind turbine

technology and makes a major contribution to the

eciency o the V52. In practice, it allows the turbinerotor speed to vary between 14 and 31 rpm dependingon the conditions at any given time.

While the technology involved may be advanced, its

purpose is simple: to maximise output. It does this

by tapping the higher eciency o slow and variable

rotation, storing excess energy in rotational orm and

exploiting the ull orce o transient gusts. All told,

OptiSpeed

boosts annual energy production.

As an added benet, OptiSpeed

also reduces wear and

tear on the gearbox, blades and tower on account o lower peak loading. Moreover, as turbine sound is a

unction o wind speed, the lower rotation speeds made

possible by OptiSpeed

naturally reduce sound levels.Finally, OptiSpeed

helps the V52 deliver better qualitypower to the grid, with rapid synchronisation, reducedharmonic distortion and less ficker.

Quite simply, OptiSpeed

means more output, better

quality power and less mechanical strain and sound.

Proven performance

Wind power plants require substantial investments,

and the process can be very complex. To assist inthe evaluation and purchasing process, Vestas has

identied three actors that are critical to wind turbine

quality: energy production, power quality and sound

level.

We spend months testing and documenting these

perormance areas or all Vestas turbines. When we

are nally satised, we ask an independent testing

organisation to veriy the results – a practice we call

Proven Perormance. At Vestas we do not just talk about

quality. We prove it.

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Ultrasonic wind sensor

Service crane

VMP-Top controllerwith converter

OptiSpeed® Generator

Pitch cylinder

Oil and water coolers

Gearbox

Main shaft

Pitch system

Blade hub

Blade bearing

Blade

Rotor lock system

Hydraulic unit

Torque arm

Machine foundation

Mechanical disc brake

Yaw gear

Composite disc coupling

The sound output level can be adjusted by varying the revolution speed o the turbine as illustrated in the gure above. It clearly shows the sound level ad- vantages o lower speeds o revolution because the sound level is approximately 7 dB(A) lower at 4 m/s than at 8 m/s. For other sound levels, the benet can be as much as 10 dB(A). Please note that a decrease o 3 dB(A) represents a halving o the sound level.The gure above illustrates the power curves at dierent sound levels or the V52-850-kW turbine, which is equipped with OptiSpeed

Power curve V52-850 kW

P o w e r ( k W )

100.0 dB(A)103.0 dB(A)101.0 dB(A)104.2 dB(A)102.0 dB(A)

Wind/sound

S o u n d ( d B ( A ) )

Wind speed (m/s)

Sound 100.0 dB(A)Speed o revolution (rpm)