This week: Special Wind Industry News - First 81-metre SeaAngel blade produced

The 81.6-metre blade was develeoped at Euros' production facility on the island of Rügen, Germany. It has a mass of 32.5 tons. The Sea Angel will be tested at sites in Glasgow, UK and Fukushima, Japan. Euros said it plans to set up series production in Rostock.

The Sea Angel uses a hydraulic drive system designed by Artemis Intelligent Power, a digital displacement hydraulics technology specialist.

The full hydraulic continuously variable drive system and two conventional fixed-speed brushless synchronous generators, eliminating the need for a power electronic converter.

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About Sea Angel:

Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe is proud to introduce SeaAngel, a 7MW class offshore specific wind turbine.

Our SeaAngel offshore wind turbine will feature pioneering Digital Displacement^® hydraulic transmission technology from Artemis, coupled with a rotor diameter of over 165m.

You can read more about out demonstration unit being tested at Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works here

The Benefits of Sea Angel:

High quality electrical output – The SeaAngel offshore wind turbine uses synchronous generators which rotate at a constant speed. These enable SeaAngel offshore wind turbines to deliver a consistent and high quality electrical output.

High reliability and robust drive system – In the Digital Displacement^® Transmission system, many pumps work together sharing the burden with each protected from overload – unlike generator drive train systems. Therefore SeaAngel has built in redundancy.

Lower maintenance costs – SeaAngel offshore wind turbines use a large number of common parts, most of which are small enough to be carried by an individual technician. There is no inverter, which is a common source of failure.

Less complex and made from easily sourced materials –  The system is made from commonly available, recyclable steel.

For more information on this product from a 3-party position, please do not hesitate to contact me under ts@windfair.net