A wind turbine tower installation apparatus and methods of erecting a wind turbine tower. The wind turbine tower installation apparatus is arranged for installing a tower having a plurality of longitudinally stackable sections. The apparatus has a frame having a guide for positioning the apparatus on an installed tower portion, a platform for supporting wind turbine components on the frame, and a mechanism for transversely positioning the supported wind turbine component in alignment with the tower. The apparatus also has a lifting mechanism for moving the apparatus longitudinally up and down the installed tower portion. A motion detector is provided for detecting movement of the installed tower portion and a motion control system configured to apply counter-load inputs from the installation apparatus to the installed tower portion.
WIND TURBINE TOWER INSTALLATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
02.01.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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