WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH SURFACE FEATURES

摘要

Rotor blade assemblies for wind turbines are provided. A rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade. In some embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a surface feature configured on an exterior surface of the rotor blade, the surface feature having an exterior mounting surface. At least a portion of the exterior mounting surface has a contour in an uninstalled state that is different from a curvature of the exterior surface of the rotor blade at a mount location of the surface feature on the rotor blade. In other embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a seal member surrounding at least a portion of a perimeter of the surface feature. The seal member contacts and provides a transition between the exterior surface and the surface feature.

主权项

1. A rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine, the rotor blade assembly comprising:
a rotor blade having exterior surfaces defining a pressure side, a suction side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge each extending between a tip and a root, the rotor blade further defining a span and a chord; a surface feature configured on an exterior surface of the rotor blade, the surface feature having an exterior mounting surface, at least a portion of the exterior mounting surface having a contour in an uninstalled state different from a contour of the exterior surface of the rotor blade at a mount location of the surface feature on the rotor blade; and a seal member surrounding at least a portion of a perimeter of the surface feature, the seal member contacting and providing a transition between the exterior surface and the surface feature.