Which fan is best for cooling wind turbine nacelles?

For air turbine applications, axial fans are the ideal choice for cooling wind turbine nacelles. But radial fans, and also centrifugal fans, have cooling applications in other parts of wind turbines. Years of experience have enabled us to design and manufacture fans for the highest technical requirements. We offer flexible solutions for:

Why do wind turbines need switch cabinets?

Switch cabinets are essential for the perfect coordination of the components of a wind turbine. Here, too, sufficient heat dissipation is required to protect sensitive electrical components from overheating. The Plug Fan range, as well as the fans of the ERA series, have been specifically designed for this application.

Which wind turbine is cooled by a Heatex closed-loop cooling system?

GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X, one of the most powerful wind turbines in the world, is cooled by a Heatex custom-made closed-loop cooling system. Read Case Study CSIC HZ Windpower’s 10MW H210-10.0 turbine is now in full serial production and operating outside the coast of Shandong in China. Read Case Study

What is a wind turbine nacelle?

A wind turbine’s nacelle houses a shaft, gearbox, brake, bearings, generator and other essential and complex components that generate copious amounts of heat. Continental Fan’s direct drive APK Panel Fans dissipate that heat quickly and efficiently.

Can a plug fan be used in a wind turbine?

The Plug Fan range, as well as the fans of the ERA series, have been specifically designed for this application. The cooling of other electronic components, such as inverters or transformers, is also no problem for our fans. It does not matter whether the cooling has to be carried out in the nacelle or in the base of a wind turbine.

Which fan is best for wind turbine recirculation & ventilation?

For recirculation and ventilation of the wind turbine tower, Continental Fan provides multiple options. Direct drive AFK Flange Fans are ideal for non-ducted applications. For ducted applications, TCD Centrifugal Blowers possess the performance characteristics required to overcome any system resistances.