风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置及监测方法Wind turbine generator blade state monitoring device and monitoring method
本申请要求2016年09月14日提交中国专利局、申请号为201610826920.8、发明名称为“风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置及监测方法”的发明专利申请的优先权,其全部内容通过引用结合在本申请中。This application claims the priority of the invention patent application filed on Sep. 14, 2016, the Chinese Patent Office, the application No. 201610826920.8, the title of the invention is "the blade state monitoring device of the wind turbine and the monitoring method", the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference. In this application.
技术领域Technical field
本发明涉及风电技术领域,特别涉及用于对风力发电机组的叶片的扭转变形状态进行监测,以判断叶片是否存在开裂或其他结构异常导致扭转过大的监测装置和监测方法。The invention relates to the technical field of wind power, in particular to a monitoring device and a monitoring method for monitoring the torsional deformation state of a blade of a wind power generator to determine whether the blade has cracking or other structural abnormality resulting in excessive torsion.
背景技术Background technique
近几年,风电行业得到了快速发展,每年装机容量越来越多,带来的问题也同样突显出来,受限于叶片加工制造大多采用人工操作,其中的生产制造、工艺、质量多环节控制上,如果某一操作存在缺陷,在风场装机运行一段时间后,就会发生叶片开裂、功率下降、叶片断裂甚至整机整体倒塌等事件,给整机厂和业主带来了成本增加、声誉受影响、发电量损失等问题。In recent years, the wind power industry has developed rapidly, and the installed capacity is increasing every year. The problems brought by the wind power industry are also highlighted. It is limited by the manual processing of blade processing and manufacturing, and the manufacturing, process and quality control. On the other hand, if there is a defect in a certain operation, after the wind farm is installed for a period of time, there will be incidents such as blade cracking, power drop, blade breakage or even overall collapse of the whole machine, which brings cost increase and reputation to the whole plant and the owner. Affected, loss of power generation and other issues.
对此,可采用监测手段对风机叶片的状态进行实时监测,以判断叶片是否存在开裂或结构异常等风险,及时采取相应的维修等补救措施,减少叶片开裂的带来的损失,同时节省叶片部件更换带来的成本。In this regard, monitoring means can be used to monitor the state of the fan blades in real time to determine whether the blade has the risk of cracking or structural abnormality, and timely take corresponding repair and other remedial measures to reduce the loss caused by blade cracking, and save blade parts. The cost of replacement.
现有技术中的一种转子叶片状况监测系统包括至少一个传感器和控制器,该至少一个传感器构造成感测转子叶片的振动且发送指示所感测的振动的至少一个监测信号,控制器电连接至传感器,用于从传感器接收监测信号,控制器可基于所接收到的监测信号判断转子叶片的状态。A rotor blade condition monitoring system of the prior art includes at least one sensor and a controller configured to sense vibration of a rotor blade and transmit at least one monitoring signal indicative of the sensed vibration, the controller being electrically coupled to A sensor is configured to receive a monitoring signal from the sensor, and the controller can determine a state of the rotor blade based on the received monitoring signal.
现有技术中的另一种风力涡轮叶片边缘监测系统包括设置在转子叶片的内部腔体内的传感器的任何配置,其中传感器相对于叶片的前缘或后缘而取向且配置成检测叶片内的物理特性,该物理特性指示沿被监测的边缘的壳体构件之间的分离的出现,控制器配置成接收来自传感器的信号并启动对检测到的分离的自动响应。Another wind turbine blade edge monitoring system of the prior art includes any configuration of sensors disposed within an interior cavity of a rotor blade, wherein the sensor is oriented relative to a leading or trailing edge of the blade and configured to detect physics within the blade A characteristic that indicates the occurrence of a separation between the housing members along the edge being monitored, the controller being configured to receive a signal from the sensor and initiate an automatic response to the detected separation.
这两种叶片监测系统和方法都通过传感器对叶片状态进行监测,然后
通过对传感器数据进行运算和分析来判断叶片是否处于正常状态。但是,其传感器均需要以特殊的方式安装在叶片内部,不仅结构复杂、组装难度大、制造成本较高,而且,测量精度和稳定性较差,一旦监测系统自身出现故障,便需要停机检查,维修难度大,维护成本高。此外,也不适于对已经投入使用的风力发电机组进行升级改造。Both blade monitoring systems and methods monitor the blade status by sensors and then
The sensor data is calculated and analyzed to determine whether the blade is in a normal state. However, the sensors need to be installed inside the blade in a special way. The structure is complicated, the assembly is difficult, the manufacturing cost is high, and the measurement accuracy and stability are poor. Once the monitoring system itself fails, it needs to be shut down. Maintenance is difficult and maintenance costs are high. In addition, it is not suitable for upgrading wind turbines that have already been put into use.
因此,如何克服上述风机叶片状态监测装置和方法存在的缺陷,是本领域技术人员需要解决的技术问题。Therefore, how to overcome the defects of the above-described fan blade state monitoring device and method is a technical problem that a person skilled in the art needs to solve.
发明内容Summary of the invention
本发明的目的是提供一种风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置。该监测装置通过外置传感器监测传感器与叶片之间的距离,根据所获得的实际距离数据和初始距离数据来判断叶片的扭转变形是否过大,进而得出叶片是否存在开裂或结构出现异常的风险,以及时采取相应的维修等补救措施,减少叶片开裂带来的损失,同时节省叶片部件更换带来的成本。It is an object of the present invention to provide a blade condition monitoring device for a wind power plant. The monitoring device monitors the distance between the sensor and the blade through an external sensor, and determines whether the torsional deformation of the blade is too large according to the obtained actual distance data and the initial distance data, thereby obtaining whether the blade has a risk of cracking or structural abnormality. In case of timely remedial measures such as maintenance, reduce the loss caused by blade cracking, and save the cost of blade parts replacement.
本发明的另一目的是提供一种风力发电机组的叶片状态监测方法。Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of monitoring a blade condition of a wind power generator.
为实现上述目的,本发明提供一种风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置,包括:To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a blade state monitoring device for a wind power generator, comprising:
传感器,设置于所述叶片所在的所述风力发电机组的塔架上、轮毂上、机舱上或发电机上,用于监测所述传感器与所述叶片吸力面的距离,获得所述叶片吸力面与所述传感器之间的实际距离数据;a sensor disposed on the tower of the wind turbine set on which the blade is located, on the hub, on the nacelle or on the generator, for monitoring the distance between the sensor and the suction surface of the blade, and obtaining the suction surface of the blade Actual distance data between the sensors;
控制器,连接所述传感器以接收所述传感器输出的实际距离数据,并根据所述叶片吸力面与所述传感器之间的初始距离数据和所述实际距离数据判断所述叶片所处的扭转状态。a controller, connecting the sensor to receive actual distance data output by the sensor, and determining a torsion state of the blade according to initial distance data between the blade suction surface and the sensor and the actual distance data .
优选地,所述传感器通过同步机构设置于塔架上;所述同步机构设置在所述塔架外表面上,用于承载所述传感器,并带动所述传感器沿周向方向环绕所述塔架转动,在所述风力发电机组偏航时所述同步机构与机舱同步转动。Preferably, the sensor is disposed on the tower by a synchronization mechanism; the synchronization mechanism is disposed on the outer surface of the tower for carrying the sensor, and drives the sensor to surround the tower in a circumferential direction Rotating, the synchronizing mechanism rotates synchronously with the nacelle when the wind turbine is yawed.
优选地,所述同步机构包括:Preferably, the synchronization mechanism comprises:
动力部件,与所述控制器电连接;
a power component electrically connected to the controller;
环形滑轨,沿周向设于所述塔架的外壁上;An annular slide rail disposed circumferentially on an outer wall of the tower;
传动部件,用于在所述动力部件的驱动下,带动所述传感器沿所述环形滑轨移动。a transmission component for driving the sensor to move along the annular slide under the driving of the power component.
优选地,所述传动部件包括环状齿形带和齿轮;所述齿形带设于所述塔架的外壁上,与所述环形滑轨平行间隔布置;所述齿轮连接所述动力部件的动力输出端,并与所述齿形带相啮合。Preferably, the transmission member comprises an annular toothed belt and a gear; the toothed belt is disposed on an outer wall of the tower, and is arranged in parallel with the annular sliding rail; the gear is connected to the power component a power output end and meshing with the toothed belt.
优选地,所述传动部件包括安装在所述环形滑轨上的滑块、滑轮或滑套。Preferably, the transmission component comprises a slider, pulley or sliding sleeve mounted on the annular slide.
优选地,所述传感器的监测位置设置在所述塔架上对应于在所述叶片的最大弦长部位到叶尖部位之间所选定的部位。Preferably, the monitoring position of the sensor is disposed on the tower corresponding to a selected portion between a maximum chord length portion of the blade and a tip portion.
优选地,所述传感器的监测位置设置在在所述塔架上对应于所述叶片的叶尖部位、叶中部位、最大弦长部位中的一者、两者或三者。Preferably, the monitoring position of the sensor is disposed on one or both, or both of the tip portion, the mid-leaf portion, and the maximum chord portion of the blade on the tower.
优选地,所述传感器设置于所述风力发电机组的发电机的外转子上或外定子上。Preferably, the sensor is disposed on or on the outer rotor of the generator of the wind turbine.
为实现上述第二目的,本发明提供一种风力发电机组的叶片状态监测方法,包括:To achieve the above second object, the present invention provides a method for monitoring a blade state of a wind power generator, comprising:
将传感器设置于所述叶片所在的所述风力发电机组的塔架上、机舱上或发电机上,监测所述传感器与所述叶片吸力面之间的距离,获得所述叶片吸力面与所述传感器之间的实际距离数据;Positioning a sensor on a tower of the wind turbine set on which the blade is located, on a nacelle or on a generator, monitoring a distance between the sensor and the suction side of the blade, obtaining the suction side of the blade and the sensor Actual distance data between;
控制器接收所述传感器输出的实际距离数据,并根据所述叶片吸力面与所述传感器之间的初始距离数据和所述实际距离数据判断所述叶片所处的扭转状态。The controller receives actual distance data output by the sensor, and determines a torsion state of the blade according to initial distance data between the blade suction surface and the sensor and the actual distance data.
进一步地,当所述叶片转到垂直方向时所述传感器监测其与所述叶片吸力面之间的距离。Further, the sensor monitors its distance from the suction side of the blade when the blade is turned to the vertical direction.
进一步地,所述接收所述传感器输出的实际距离数据,并根据所述叶片吸力面与所述传感器之间的初始距离数据和所述实际距离数据判断所述叶片所处的扭转状态包括:Further, the receiving the actual distance data output by the sensor, and determining the twist state of the blade according to the initial distance data between the blade suction surface and the sensor and the actual distance data includes:
根据所述叶片吸力面与所述传感器之间的初始距离数据和所述实际距离数据,获得所述叶片的实际扭转角度;Obtaining an actual twist angle of the blade according to initial distance data between the suction surface of the blade and the sensor and the actual distance data;
将所述实际扭转角度与设定扭转角度进行比较,若所述实际扭转角度
大于所述设定扭转角度,则判定所述叶片存在异常或开裂风险。Comparing the actual twist angle with a set twist angle, if the actual twist angle
Above the set twist angle, it is determined that the blade is at risk of abnormality or cracking.
进一步地,若所述实际扭转角度大于所述设定扭转角度,则报警或停机。Further, if the actual twist angle is greater than the set twist angle, an alarm or a stop occurs.
进一步地,所述根据所述叶片吸力面与所述传感器之间的初始距离数据和所述实际距离数据,获得所述叶片的实际扭转角度包括:Further, the obtaining the actual twist angle of the blade according to the initial distance data between the blade suction surface and the sensor and the actual distance data comprises:
监测所述叶片前缘和后缘与所述传感器之间的距离,获得所述叶片前缘和后缘与所述传感器之间的实际距离;Monitoring a distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade and the sensor to obtain an actual distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade and the sensor;
根据所述叶片前缘和后缘与所述传感器之间的初始距离和所述实际距离,获得所述叶片的实际扭转角度。An actual twist angle of the blade is obtained based on an initial distance between the leading and trailing edges of the blade and the actual distance and the actual distance.
进一步地,若风力发电机组整机进行偏航,则控制所述传感器沿周向方向与所述叶片环绕所述塔架同步移动。Further, if the wind turbine completes yaw, the sensor is controlled to move synchronously with the blade around the tower in a circumferential direction.
本发明所提供的风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置和方法,通过外置传感器监测传感器与叶片之间的距离,根据所获得的实际距离数据和初始距离数据来判断叶片的扭转变形是否过大,进而得出叶片是否存在开裂或结构出现异常的风险,以及时采取相应的维修等补救措施,减少叶片开裂带来的损失,同时节省叶片部件更换带来的成本增加;而且,通过监测叶片扭转变形,在后续开发叶片的设计过程中增加考虑扭转变形带来的攻角改变,起到指导性参考作用,同时,从挂机叶片角度考虑叶片的扭转变形,可以对气动和结构设计起指导性参考作用。The blade state monitoring device and method for a wind power generator provided by the present invention monitors the distance between the sensor and the blade through an external sensor, and determines whether the torsional deformation of the blade is too large according to the obtained actual distance data and the initial distance data. Furthermore, it is concluded that there is a risk of cracking or structural abnormality of the blade, and timely remedial measures such as maintenance are taken to reduce the loss caused by blade cracking, and at the same time, the cost increase by replacing the blade component is saved; and, by monitoring the blade torsional deformation In the subsequent development of the blade design process, increase the angle of attack caused by torsional deformation, and play a guiding role. At the same time, considering the torsional deformation of the blade from the angle of the hanging blade, it can guide the aerodynamic and structural design. .
此外,传感器设置在叶片所在的风力发电机组的塔架上、机舱上或发电机上,与叶片相对独立,具有结构简单、易于组装维修、制造维护成本低等优点,而且,测量精度和稳定性也得以显著提高,不仅适用于新建风力发电机组,也适于对已经投入使用的风力发电机组进行升级改造。In addition, the sensor is arranged on the tower of the wind turbine where the blade is located, on the nacelle or on the generator, and is relatively independent from the blade, and has the advantages of simple structure, easy assembly and maintenance, low manufacturing and maintenance cost, and measurement accuracy and stability. Significantly improved, not only for new wind turbines, but also for upgrading wind turbines already in use.
附图说明DRAWINGS
图1为某风力发电机组的结构示意图,其塔架上在对应叶片尖部的位置设有本发明所提供风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置;1 is a schematic structural view of a wind power generator set with a blade state monitoring device for a wind power generator provided by the present invention at a position corresponding to a blade tip;
图2为图1中所示风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置与叶片的局部放大示意图;
2 is a partially enlarged schematic view showing a blade state monitoring device and a blade of the wind power generator set shown in FIG. 1;
图3为常规叶片某截面监测变形图;Figure 3 is a deformation diagram of a section of a conventional blade;
图4为叶片扭转变形前后的运行测量图;Figure 4 is a running measurement diagram before and after blade torsional deformation;
图5为叶片扭转变形前后的监测变形图。Fig. 5 is a monitoring deformation diagram before and after blade torsional deformation.
图中:In the picture:
1.变频电机 2.滑轨滑块 3.滑轨滑道 4.减速箱 5.传感器 6.齿轮 7.齿形带 8.叶片 9.塔架1. Inverter motor 2. Slide rail slider 3. Slide rail 4. Gearbox 5. Sensor 6. Gear 7. Toothed belt 8. Blade 9. Tower
具体实施方式detailed description
为了使本技术领域的人员更好地理解本发明方案,下面结合附图和具体实施方式对本发明作进一步的详细说明。The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.
请参考图1、图2,图1为某风力发电机组的结构示意图,其塔架上在对应叶片尖部的位置设有本发明所提供风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置;图2为图1中所示风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置与叶片的局部放大示意图。Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a wind power generator set. The tower state monitoring device of the wind power generator provided by the present invention is disposed on the tower at a position corresponding to the blade tip; FIG. 2 is FIG. 1 . A partially enlarged schematic view of the blade condition monitoring device and the blade of the wind turbine shown.
如图所示,在一种具体实施方式中,本发明所提供的风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置,包括传感器5、同步机构以及控制器(图中未示出),其中,传感器5为距离传感器,设置在塔架9外部并位于一定高度,用于监测传感器5与叶片8吸力面之间的距离;同步机构设置在塔架9的外壁上,用于承载传感器5,并带动传感器5沿周向方向与叶片8一起环绕塔架9同步移动;控制器与传感器5通信连接,以接收传感器5的监测信号,并根据监测信号判断叶片8所处的扭转状态。As shown, in one embodiment, a blade state monitoring device for a wind power generator provided by the present invention includes a sensor 5, a synchronization mechanism, and a controller (not shown), wherein the sensor 5 is a distance The sensor is disposed outside the tower 9 and at a certain height for monitoring the distance between the sensor 5 and the suction surface of the blade 8; the synchronization mechanism is disposed on the outer wall of the tower 9 for carrying the sensor 5 and driving the sensor 5 along The circumferential direction moves synchronously with the blade 8 around the tower 9; the controller is communicatively coupled to the sensor 5 to receive the monitoring signal of the sensor 5 and to determine the torsional state of the blade 8 based on the monitoring signal.
具体地,同步机构包括在周向上环绕塔架9一周的齿形带7、同样在周向上环绕塔架9一周的滑轨滑道3、齿轮6、滑轨滑块2、减速箱4及变频电机1,选用变频电机能够使机械自动化程度和同步效率大为提高、节约能源,有利于减少同步机构的体积。当然,根据实际需要的不同,也可以选用其他类型的电机。Specifically, the synchronizing mechanism includes a toothed belt 7 that circumferentially surrounds the tower 9 in the circumferential direction, a slide rail 3 that also surrounds the tower 9 in the circumferential direction, a gear 6, a slide rail slider 2, a reduction box 4, and a frequency conversion Motor 1, the use of variable frequency motor can greatly improve the degree of mechanical automation and synchronization, save energy, and help reduce the size of the synchronization mechanism. Of course, other types of motors can be used depending on actual needs.
滑轨滑道3和齿形带7分上下间隔地安装在塔架9的外表面上,减速箱4一侧与安装在滑轨滑道3上的滑轨滑块2连接,用于位置固定和绕塔架9滑动,减速箱4的上方安装有变频电机1,用于动力驱动,减速箱4
的下方安装有齿轮6,齿轮6与塔架9表面的齿形带7相啮合,传感器5安装在减速箱4的外侧面上,以进行距离测量。当然,除了滑轨滑块2,减速箱4与滑轨滑道3之间还可以通过滑轮或滑套等其他传动部件进行滑动连接。The rail slide 3 and the toothed belt 7 are mounted on the outer surface of the tower 9 at intervals, and the side of the reduction box 4 is connected to the slide slider 2 mounted on the slide rail 3 for position fixing. And sliding around the tower 9, the variable frequency motor 1 is mounted above the reduction gear box 4 for power driving, the reduction gear box 4
Below the gear unit 6 is mounted, the gear 6 meshes with the toothed belt 7 on the surface of the tower 9, and the sensor 5 is mounted on the outer side of the reduction gear box 4 for distance measurement. Of course, in addition to the slide slider 2, the reduction gear box 4 and the slide rail 3 can also be slidably connected by other transmission members such as a pulley or a sliding sleeve.
当变频电机1带动减速箱4旋转时,减速箱4带动齿轮6在齿形带7上旋转运动,从而带动减速箱4连同传感器5和变频电机1一起在滑轨滑道3上作回转运动。这样,在风机整机偏航时,传感器5可同步偏航至相应的位置,保证时刻都能够对叶片8的扭转变形进行监测。When the variable frequency motor 1 drives the reduction gear box 4 to rotate, the reduction gear box 4 drives the gear 6 to rotate on the toothed belt 7, thereby driving the reduction gear box 4 together with the sensor 5 and the variable frequency motor 1 to make a rotary motion on the slide rail 3 . In this way, when the fan is yawed, the sensor 5 can be yawed to the corresponding position synchronously, and the torsional deformation of the blade 8 can be monitored at all times.
本实施例虽然仅设有一个用于监测叶片尖部区域变形的传感器5,但本领域技术人员可以理解,还可以在塔架9上安装两个或多个传感器,并为各传感器设置回转机构,分别监测叶片8的叶尖、叶中、最大弦长等部位的扭转变形,多个传感器可共用同一控制器,也可以在塔架上安装多套相互独立的上述监测装置,分别监测叶片的叶尖、叶中、最大弦长等部位的扭转变形,各传感器分别连接不同的控制器。当然,除了监测叶片8的叶尖、叶中、最大弦长部位,也可以监测叶片的其他部位。Although the embodiment only has one sensor 5 for monitoring the deformation of the tip region of the blade, those skilled in the art can understand that two or more sensors can also be mounted on the tower 9, and a slewing mechanism is provided for each sensor. To monitor the torsional deformation of the blade tip, the blade, and the maximum chord length of the blade 8, respectively, and the plurality of sensors may share the same controller, or multiple sets of mutually independent monitoring devices may be installed on the tower to monitor the blade respectively. Torsional deformation of the tip, the middle of the leaf, the maximum chord length, etc., and each sensor is connected to a different controller. Of course, in addition to monitoring the tip, leaf, and maximum chord length of the blade 8, other portions of the blade can be monitored.
此外,同步机构也不局限于上述具体形式,只要能够驱动传感器5与叶片8同步偏航的回转机构都可以用来实现本发明目的。例如,上述滑轨滑道3和齿形带7的上下位置可以相互颠倒,或者,不采用齿轮6和齿形带7机构,而是在塔架9外壁上安装环形回转平台,然后将传感器5可转动地安装在回转平台上,等等。Further, the synchronizing mechanism is not limited to the above specific form, and any slewing mechanism capable of driving the sensor 5 and the vane 8 to be yawed synchronously can be used for the purpose of the present invention. For example, the upper and lower positions of the above-mentioned slide rail 3 and the toothed belt 7 may be reversed from each other, or instead of the gear 6 and the toothed belt 7 mechanism, an annular rotary platform is mounted on the outer wall of the tower 9, and then the sensor 5 is mounted. It is rotatably mounted on a swivel platform, and so on.
请一并参考图3、图4、图5,图3为常规叶片某截面监测变形图;图4为叶片扭转变形前后的运行测量图;图5为叶片扭转变形前后的监测变形图。Please refer to FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 together. FIG. 3 is a deformation diagram of a certain section of the conventional blade; FIG. 4 is an operation measurement diagram before and after the blade torsional deformation; FIG. 5 is a monitoring deformation diagram before and after the blade torsional deformation.
如图所示,风机风轮旋转进行发电时,一般会设定启动风速、额定风速和切出风速,例如启动风速3m/s,额定风速10m/s,切出风速25m/s,风轮叶片8在额定风速前,不采取变桨的策略,风速超过额定风速10m/s后叶片8进行变桨,而在风速超过切出风速25m/s后,叶片8顺桨停机;风轮运行在切出风速前这一阶段,叶片8自身的扭转变形最大值一般小于或等于2°,如果实测的扭转变形过大,则在叶片设计阶段,分别从气动和结构角度考虑,解决该问题。
As shown in the figure, when the fan rotor rotates to generate electricity, the starting wind speed, the rated wind speed and the cut-out wind speed are generally set. For example, the starting wind speed is 3m/s, the rated wind speed is 10m/s, and the cut-out wind speed is 25m/s. 8 Before the rated wind speed, the pitching strategy is not adopted. After the wind speed exceeds the rated wind speed of 10m/s, the blade 8 is pitched, and after the wind speed exceeds the cut-out wind speed of 25m/s, the blade 8 stops off; the wind wheel runs in the cutting At this stage before the wind speed, the maximum value of the torsional deformation of the blade 8 itself is generally less than or equal to 2°. If the measured torsional deformation is too large, the problem is solved in the blade design stage from the perspective of aerodynamics and structure, respectively.
本发明监测叶片的扭转变形采取的措施为(以某一叶片为例):风机偏航时,控制器输出偏航信号至变频电机1,通过变频电机1驱动减速箱4,在塔架9表面移动至叶片8和塔架9之间的位置,当叶片8运行时,位于减速箱4上的传感器5开始测量与叶片8表面之间的水平距离,从图4的A点开始测量翼形至距离传感器5的距离,当运行至B点时,可以得到如图3的运行曲线,因此结合风机叶片挂机后该位置处叶片8的相对位置,可判断该截面是否发生较大的扭转变形。The measure adopted by the present invention for monitoring the torsional deformation of the blade is (taking a certain blade as an example): when the fan is yawed, the controller outputs a yaw signal to the variable frequency motor 1, and drives the reduction gearbox 4 through the variable frequency motor 1 on the surface of the tower 9. Moving to the position between the blade 8 and the tower 9, when the blade 8 is running, the sensor 5 located on the reduction gearbox 4 starts measuring the horizontal distance from the surface of the blade 8, measuring the airfoil from point A of Fig. 4 to The distance from the sensor 5, when running to point B, can obtain the running curve as shown in Fig. 3, so combined with the relative position of the blade 8 at the position after the fan blade is hung, it can be judged whether the section has a large torsional deformation.
例如在图4中,右侧为扭转角度后运行的叶片8的截面,通过距离传感器5测量A点和B点随风机运行时间的变形,即图5中虚线所示的变形位置,结合该位置变形前的位置,判断该截面位置发生了5°的扭转变形,根据设计中选择该位置的气动扭角和攻角数据,判断该位置发生失速,可能已经发生叶片开裂、发电功率曲线异常等现象。For example, in FIG. 4, the right side is a section of the blade 8 that is operated after the twist angle, and the deformation of the point A and the point B with the running time of the fan, that is, the deformation position shown by the broken line in FIG. 5, is measured by the distance sensor 5, combined with The position before the position deformation is judged to have a torsional deformation of 5° at the cross-section position. According to the design of the pneumatic torsion angle and the angle of attack data at the position, it is judged that the position is stalled, and the blade cracking, the power generation curve abnormality, etc. may have occurred. phenomenon.
对应的在该扭转变形输出后,可设置报警信号,即扭转变形超过设定值(比如设定扭转变形≥3°,设定值的考虑因素主要是不同风速对应不同的叶片的扭转变形、整机部件的尺寸、机舱倾斜的角度以及叶片的变桨角度等等),发出警告信号,通过人为控制的方式,对该风机及时停机,检查整个叶片8的是否存在损伤或开裂;Corresponding to the output of the torsional deformation, an alarm signal can be set, that is, the torsional deformation exceeds the set value (for example, the torsional deformation is set to ≥ 3°, and the consideration of the set value is mainly the torsional deformation of the blade corresponding to different wind speeds, and the whole The size of the machine component, the angle of the cabin tilt, and the pitch angle of the blade, etc., issue a warning signal, and the fan is stopped in time by manual control to check whether the entire blade 8 is damaged or cracked;
同时,通过监测叶片8多处位置的扭转变形,尤其是叶尖区域的扭转变形,可以与理论设计值进行对比,为叶片的气动设计和结构设计提供实际运行数据支撑,更好的迭代优化叶片设计。At the same time, by monitoring the torsional deformation of the blade 8 position, especially the torsional deformation of the tip region, it can be compared with the theoretical design value to provide actual operational data support for the aerodynamic design and structural design of the blade, and better iterative optimization of the blade. design.
上述实施例仅是本发明的优选方案,具体并不局限于此,在此基础上可根据实际需要作出具有针对性的调整,从而得到不同的实施方式。例如,在地面上安装距离传感器5,监测叶片8的扭转变形;或者,在轮毂上安装距离传感器5,监测叶片8的扭转变形,或者,在机舱上,通过在上方、下方和侧面安装距离传感器5,监测叶片8的扭转变形;又或者,将传感器安装在直驱发电机的外转子或外定子上等等。由于可能实现的方式较多,这里就不再一一举例说明。The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not limited thereto. On this basis, targeted adjustments can be made according to actual needs, thereby obtaining different implementation manners. For example, the distance sensor 5 is mounted on the ground to monitor the torsional deformation of the blade 8; alternatively, the distance sensor 5 is mounted on the hub to monitor the torsional deformation of the blade 8, or, on the nacelle, the distance sensor is mounted above, below and to the side 5. Monitor the torsional deformation of the blade 8; or alternatively, mount the sensor on the outer or outer stator of the direct drive generator, and the like. Since there are many ways to implement, there is no longer an example here.
如果将传感器安装在轮毂或发电机的外转子上,由于在风机整机进行偏航时,机舱和发电机外转子本身就可以随叶片一起同步回转,因此可省去同步机构。
If the sensor is mounted on the outer rotor of the hub or the generator, since the outer rotor of the nacelle and the generator itself can be rotated synchronously with the blade when the whole machine is yawed, the synchronization mechanism can be omitted.
除了上述监测装置,本发明还提供一种风力发电机组的叶片状态监测方法,包括:In addition to the above monitoring device, the present invention also provides a method for monitoring a blade state of a wind power generator, comprising:
S01:将传感器5设置于塔架9外部并位于一定高度的监测位置,监测传感器5与叶片8吸力面之间的距离;S01: The sensor 5 is disposed outside the tower 9 and located at a monitoring position of a certain height, and the distance between the sensor 5 and the suction surface of the blade 8 is monitored;
S02:接收传感器5的监测信号,并根据监测信号判断叶片8所处的扭转状态。S02: Receive the monitoring signal of the sensor 5, and judge the torsion state of the blade 8 according to the monitoring signal.
进一步地,在步骤S01中:当叶片8转到垂直方向时,恰好与传感器5轴向对准,进入传感器5的监测范围,传感器5监测其与叶片8吸力面之间的距离。Further, in step S01: when the blade 8 is turned to the vertical direction, it is just axially aligned with the sensor 5, entering the monitoring range of the sensor 5, and the sensor 5 monitors the distance between it and the suction surface of the blade 8.
进一步地,在步骤S02中:接收传感器5的监测信号,并根据监测信号判断所述叶片8所处的扭转状态,具体可以通过以下方式实现:Further, in step S02, the monitoring signal of the sensor 5 is received, and the torsion state of the blade 8 is determined according to the monitoring signal, which can be specifically achieved by:
监测叶片8吸力面与传感器5之间的距离,获得叶片8吸力面与传感器5之间的实际距离数据;Monitoring the distance between the suction surface of the blade 8 and the sensor 5, and obtaining actual distance data between the suction surface of the blade 8 and the sensor 5;
根据叶片8吸力面与传感器5之间的初始距离数据和实际距离数据,获得叶片8的实际扭转角度;Obtaining the actual twist angle of the blade 8 according to the initial distance data and the actual distance data between the suction surface of the blade 8 and the sensor 5;
将实际扭转角度与设定扭转角度进行比较,若实际扭转角度大于设定扭转角度,则判定叶片8存在异常或开裂风险。The actual torsion angle is compared with the set torsion angle, and if the actual torsion angle is greater than the set torsion angle, it is determined that the blade 8 is at risk of abnormality or cracking.
进一步地,监测叶片8吸力面与传感器5之间的距离,获得叶片8吸力面与传感器5之间的实际距离数据;根据叶片8吸力面与传感器5之间的初始距离数据和实际距离数据,获得叶片8的实际扭转角度,具体可以通过以下方式实现:Further, the distance between the suction surface of the blade 8 and the sensor 5 is monitored, and the actual distance data between the suction surface of the blade 8 and the sensor 5 is obtained; according to the initial distance data and the actual distance data between the suction surface of the blade 8 and the sensor 5, Obtaining the actual twist angle of the blade 8 can be achieved in the following manner:
监测叶片8前缘和后缘与传感器5之间的距离,获得叶片8前缘和后缘与传感器5之间的实际距离;Monitoring the distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade 8 and the sensor 5 to obtain the actual distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade 8 and the sensor 5;
根据叶片8前缘和后缘与传感器5之间的初始距离和实际距离,获得叶片8的实际扭转角度。The actual twist angle of the blade 8 is obtained from the initial and actual distances between the leading and trailing edges of the blade 8 and the sensor 5.
进一步地,还包括步骤S03:若风机整机进行偏航,则控制传感器5沿周向方向与叶片8一起环绕塔架同步移动,保证时刻都能够对叶片8的扭转变形进行监测。Further, the method further includes the step S03: if the fan is yawed, the control sensor 5 moves synchronously with the blade 8 in the circumferential direction around the tower to ensure that the torsional deformation of the blade 8 can be monitored at all times.
同理,除了将传感器安装在塔加9上,还可以将传感器安装在机舱的上方、下方或侧面,也可以将传感器安装在直驱发电机的外转子上。如果
将传感器安装在机舱或发电机的外转子上,由于在风机整机进行偏航时,机舱和发电机外转子本身就可以随叶片一起同步回转,因此可省去控制传感器与叶片同步回转的步骤。For the same reason, in addition to installing the sensor on the tower 9, it is also possible to mount the sensor above, below or to the side of the nacelle, or to mount the sensor on the outer rotor of the direct drive generator. in case
The sensor is installed on the outer rotor of the nacelle or the generator. Since the outer rotor of the nacelle and the generator itself can be rotated synchronously with the blade when the whole machine is yawed, the steps of controlling the synchronous rotation of the sensor and the blade can be omitted. .
上述各步骤的具体实现方式在监测装置的实施例中已进行了详细说明,为节约篇幅,这里就不再重复,请参考上文。The specific implementation of the above steps has been described in detail in the embodiment of the monitoring device. To save space, it will not be repeated here. Please refer to the above.
这里需要说明的是,在对传感器检测数据进行处理的过程中,可以根据风速,对叶片在运行时在风力作用下贴近或远离塔架的距离进行补偿,以进一步提高监测的准确性,而且,在监测过程中,风轮的三个风叶会依次循环扫过传感器的监测区域,由于三个风叶的外形和性能参数应该保持一致,因此,可以视为是同一叶片的监测数据,若监测结果显示存在异常或开裂风险,则意味着其中某一叶片或某两个叶片甚至三个叶片存在异常或开裂风险。It should be noted here that in the process of processing the sensor detection data, the distance between the blade and the tower under the action of the wind during operation can be compensated according to the wind speed, so as to further improve the accuracy of the monitoring, and During the monitoring process, the three blades of the wind turbine will sequentially circulate through the monitoring area of the sensor. Since the shape and performance parameters of the three blades should be consistent, it can be regarded as the monitoring data of the same blade. The results show that there is a risk of abnormality or cracking, which means that one or two or even three of the leaves have an abnormality or risk of cracking.
本发明提供的监测装置和方法在塔架上、机舱上或发电机上安装距离传感器,通过距离传感器监测叶片不同位置前后缘变形的不一致性,并根据叶片的扭转变形来判断叶片后缘是否开裂或结构异常,及时采取相应的维修等补救措施,大大减少叶片开裂的带来的损失,节省叶片部件更换带来的成本;同时,通过监测没开裂或结构异常的叶片,通过测量与叶片前缘和后缘的距离来判断叶片不同截面发生的扭转变形,对叶片气动和结构设计起指导参考作用。The monitoring device and method provided by the invention install a distance sensor on the tower, on the nacelle or on the generator, and monitor the inconsistency of the deformation of the front and rear edges of the blade at different positions by the distance sensor, and judge whether the trailing edge of the blade is cracked according to the torsional deformation of the blade or Abnormal structure, timely take appropriate remedial measures such as maintenance, greatly reduce the loss caused by blade cracking, save the cost of blade component replacement; at the same time, by monitoring the blade without cracking or structural abnormality, by measuring the leading edge of the blade and The distance of the trailing edge is used to judge the torsional deformation of the different sections of the blade, which serves as a guiding reference for the aerodynamic and structural design of the blade.
以上对本发明所提供的风力发电机组的叶片状态监测装置及监测方法进行了详细介绍。本文中应用了具体个例对本发明的原理及实施方式进行了阐述,以上实施例的说明只是用于帮助理解本发明的核心思想。应当指出,对于本技术领域的普通技术人员来说,在不脱离本发明原理的前提下,还可以对本发明进行若干改进和修饰,这些改进和修饰也落入本发明权利要求的保护范围内。
The blade state monitoring device and monitoring method of the wind power generator provided by the present invention are described in detail above. The principles and embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to specific examples. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of understanding the core concepts of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.