What is the Wind Power?

What is wind power, how is it converted into electricity and what are its advantages?

Wind energy, which transforms the power of an inexhaustible resource such as wind into electricity, is a sustainable and valuable investment for the future. Utilising wind requires the construction of wind farms, either on land or at high sea, with dozens of wind turbines. These giants have become part of the landscape in recent years, but do we know how they work?


How does wind power work Characteristics

As we have already mentioned, in order to utilise the kinetic energy of the wind and convert it into electrical energy, it is necessary to use a wind turbine. The optimal use of these giants, (they are usually between 80 and 120 metres high) depends on the strength of the wind. For this reason, wind farms, which pool a large number of wind turbines and make it possible to obtain this energy in large quantities, must be set up in places where windy conditions are predominant.

The wind turbines have to be oriented in the direction of the wind, which is done by means of a vane on the nacelle. From there, the force of the air currents will set the three main parts of the wind turbine in motion:

●The rotor: composed of three blades and the bushing that joins them together, its function is to capture the force of the wind and convert it into mechanical rotational energy.

●The multiplier: connected to the engine by means of a shaft, its function is to increase the rotational speed from 30 revolutions per minute (rpm) to 1500 rpm.

●The generator: this element is responsible for converting the mechanical energy of rotation into electrical energy.

Each of the wind turbines that make up a wind farm are linked together by underground cables that carry the electricity to a transformer substation. From there it is transported to homes, factories or schools, among other recipients, through the distribution networks of the various electricity companies.

Parts of a wind turbine

A wind turbine is a sophisticated piece of engineering. Its size means that it is built in parts and assembled on arrival at the wind farm.

 

Yokelink has been supplying fasteners for the wind energy industry for over 10 years. These fasteners are utilised in producing a gearbox, a valuable wind turbine component located within the nacelle. we also offer standard fasteners in line with ISO or DIN, including vibration-resistant security products. Wind tower bolt plays a important role as joining components in fastening different parts of wind turbine tower, YOKELINK is a professional manufacturer which supplies high grades fasteners 8.8-12.9 for wind tower projects.

Product Ranges:

 

Hex cap screws DIN 931, DIN 933 and ISO 4017

 

Hex Bolts and Nuts, size M10-M64

 

Stud Bolts size M12-M64

 

Threaded Rods size M10-M64

 

Tower Flange Bolts size M10-M64