YAW BEARINGS FOR A WIND TURBINE

A gliding yaw bearing system (20) for use in a wind turbine comprising a first bearing assembly configured for being attached to a tower (2) of the wind turbine, a second bearing assembly configured for being attached to a nacelle (4) of the wind turbine, an upwind section of the second bearing asse...

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Hauptverfasser: Garcia Cervilla, Javier, Claramunt Estecha, Santiago
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Zusammenfassung:A gliding yaw bearing system (20) for use in a wind turbine comprising a first bearing assembly configured for being attached to a tower (2) of the wind turbine, a second bearing assembly configured for being attached to a nacelle (4) of the wind turbine, an upwind section of the second bearing assembly is different from a downwind section of the second bearing assembly. Wind turbines, specifically direct drive wind turbines, comprising gliding yaw bearings are also disclosed.