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184 Mihai Florin Mănescu and Valeriu Panaitescu<br />

There are numerous causes which can lead to damage in the wind power<br />

systems. Some of the reasons could be improper installation, operation under<br />

severe conditions or low quality components.<br />

Fig. 3 – A representations of some types damage in the blades.<br />

Lightning can cause severe structural damage and the destruction of several<br />

towers. Fire and strong wind can also damage a turbine. The most critical task is<br />

probably when the turbine is stopped due to high wind.<br />

The greatest danger occurs when, during a period of strong wind, the brake<br />

system fails, and the turbine cannot be controlled. The brake system of a turbine<br />

rotor is designed to halt if the wind is too strong.<br />

When the brakes do not work, the turbine gets out of hand. In Germany, on<br />

several occasions during 1999, 2000 and 2003, the wind turbine brakes failed to<br />

stop the rotor, and blades were loose, pieces of which are found more than<br />

500m away from the pillar.<br />

Fig. 4 – Examples of damaged turbines at 100%.

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