Electric Power Development has patented a wind energy generation system that prevents oil outflow. The system includes a tower, nacelle, hub, and blades, with an oil receiving portion and opening portions to guide oil back into the tower. This innovation ensures oil containment within the system. GlobalData’s report on Electric Power Development gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Wind energy generation system with oil containment to prevent outflow

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Electric Power Development Co Ltd

A wind energy generation system has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11988196B2) that includes a tower, a nacelle, a hub, and one or more blades. The system features an oil receiving portion on the outer wall of the tower to guide oil into the tower, with a protruding portion and a tubular side wall portion for efficient oil collection. Additionally, a lower tubular portion is inserted into the oil receiving portion, ensuring proper oil flow management within the system.

Furthermore, the patented wind energy generation system includes a sealing material to seal the space between the side wall portion of the oil receiving portion and the lower tubular portion. An oil receiving cover is also incorporated, featuring an upper protruding portion and a tubular portion to cover the oil receiving portion. Multiple opening portions are strategically placed on the outer wall of the tower to guide the oil into the tower effectively. Overall, the patented system aims to optimize oil collection and flow within the wind energy generation system for enhanced efficiency and performance.

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