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MTS Wind Turbine Blade Static Test Solutions

Apply precise, high-force static loading at multiple points along full-scale wind turbine blades to perform stiffness and strength tests required for FEM model validation and certification to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Specification 61400-23. These turnkey solutions employ robust, impact-worthy hydraulic winch and linear actuation technologies capable of testing blades to 150% rated load or failure.

  • Stiffness and Strength Measurement
  • FEM Model Validation
  • Full-scale Wind Turbine Blades
  • International Electrotechnical Commission Technical Specification 61400-23
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KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

Integrated / Synchronized

State-of-the-art controls, data acquisition and application software comprise an efficient, high-fidelity test and simulation environment

Versatile

Configurable for both horizontal and vertical pull static tests

Durable / Reliable

Employs fatigue-rated actuator assemblies and winches sized for 50% overload

Advanced Safety Features

Winch and actuator assembly control manifolds feature low-flow/low-pressure manual modes for test setup

MODEL COMPARISON

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

  1. Reaction Block
  2. Wind Turbine Blade specimen
  3. Loading Fixture
  4. Hydraulic Winch Systems
  5. Linear Actuator Systems

  1. Reaction Block
  2. Loading Fixture
  3. Wind Turbine Blade Specimen
  4. Pulley Systems
  5. Linear Actuator Systems

 

Units

Short Stroke

Long Stroke

Force capacity (at blade)

kN

400

400

Stroke (at blade)

m

2

4

Speed max

m/min

2.5

2.2

Oil consumption (setup)

gpm

110

110

Oil consumption (test)

gpm

57

57

Dimensions (LxWxH)

m

.4x.4x3.1

.6x.6x3.1

Weight

kg

990

1900

 

Units

100 kN Winch

200 kN Winch

Force capacity (at blade)

kN

100

200

Stroke (at blade)

m

30

30

Speed max

m/min

8.6

4.3

Oil consumption (setup)

gpm

110

98

Oil consumption (test)

gpm

57

51

Dimensions (LxWxH)

m

2.1x1.7x1.5

2.1x1.7x1.5

Weight

kg

2900

2915

 

Model 505.60

Model 505.90

Model 505.120

Model 505.150

Model 505.180

Flow rates (for 60 Hz models)

227 lpm (60 gpm)

340 lpm (90 gpm)

454 lpm (120 gpm)

568 lpm (150 gpm)

681 lpm (180 gpm)

Flow rates (for 50 Hz models)

200 lpm (53 gpm)

300 lpm (80 gpm)

400 lpm (106 gpm)

500 lpm (133 gpm)

600 lpm (160 gpm)

Noise level*

68 dB (A)

68 dB (A)

70 dB (A)

71 dB (A)

72 dB (A)

Reservoir capacity (maximum)

950 L (250 gal)

950 L (250 gal)

1,893 L (500 gal)

1,893 L (500 gal)

1,893 L (500 gal

Width

100 cm (39 in)

100 cm (39 in)

100 cm (39 in)

100 cm (39 in)

100 cm (39 in)

Height

200 cm (79 in)

200 cm (79 in)

200 cm (79 in)

200 cm (79 in)

200 cm (79 in)

Length

287 cm (113 in)

287 cm (113 in)

457 cm (180 in)

457 cm (180 in)

457 cm (180 in)

Weight with maximum oil

1,907 kg

2,134 kg

2,338 kg

2,542 kg

2,747 kg

(4,200 lb)

(4,700 lb)

(5,150 lb)

(5,600 lb)

(6,050 lb)

Motor starter configuration

Wye-Delta

Wye-Delta

Wye-Delta

Wye-Delta

Wye-Delta

Motor size

45 KW (60 Hp)

45 KW (60 Hp)

45 KW (60 Hp)

45 KW (60 Hp)

45 KW (60 Hp)

Number of Motor/pump units

2

3

4

5

6

Heat exchanger

Stainless steel

plate style

Stainless steel

plate style

Stainless steel

plate style

Stainless steel

plate style

Stainless steel

plate style

Hydraulic connections

Pressure & Return: SAE 2 inch C61 Flange

Drain: JIC -16

Drain: JIC -16

Drain: JIC -16

Drain: JIC -16

Drain: JIC –16

Cooling water connection

3.8 cm (1.5 in)

3.8 cm (1.5 in)

3.8 cm (1.5 in)

3.8 cm (1.5 in)

3.8 cm (1.5 in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Sound levels [dbA] are expressed as a free field value. Readings may vary with acoustic environment.

 

Specifications subject to change without notice. Please contact MTS for specifications critical to your application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating pressure: 210 bar (3,000 psi)

 

 

 

 

Pump type: Variable displacement pumps

 

 

 

 

Filtration: 3 micron on the return side

 

 

 

 

Maximum ambient operating temperature: 40° C (104° F)

 

 

 

Minimum ambient operating temperature: 5° C (40° F)