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Overspeed Protection

Devices fitted to the WT to prevent the rotor from accelerating to dangerous speeds should a failure (generator, gearbox) occur in the WT. Such devices include tip brakes and shaft brakes.

Permanent link Overspeed Protection - Creation date 2023-02-21


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