Turbina Sapiens in its natural habitat Offshore Wind Turbine

Sapiens /sæp.i.enz/ (present participle from the latin. sapere) to have sense, to be wise, to know Turbina (genus) Sapiens (species)

Turbina Sapiens A different breed of wind turbine The Siemens 6.0 MW offshore wind turbine redefines the wind industry standards for leanness, robustness and lifecycle profitability. Based on Siemens Direct Drive technology, the 6.0 MW turbine has 50% fewer moving parts than comparable geared machines and a towerhead mass of less than 350 tons. This unique combination of robustness and low weight significantly reduces infrastructure, installation and servicing costs, and boosts lifetime energy output. Incorporating the aggregate intelligence of Siemens, the 6.0 MW offshore wind turbine thinks...

Lean, robust and reliable technology Lean The Siemens 6.0 MW turbine is based on proven Siemens direct drive technology, offering the simplest and most straightforward wind turbine design. Replacing the main shaft, gearbox and high-speed generator with only a low-speed generator eliminates two-thirds of the conventional drive train arrangement. As a result, the number of rotating and wear-prone parts is vastly reduced, and a Siemens direct drive wind turbine has 50% fewer parts than a comparable geared machine. Crucially important in offshore applications, of course, is that maintenance requirements...

Robust Reliable Benefiting from our unique offshore experience, the 6.0 MW direct drive wind turbine is designed to exploit the broadest range of offshore environmental conditions. The Siemens 6.0 MW wind turbine is designed not merely to continue, but to enhance, the legendary reliability of Siemens wind turbines. Designed to IEC 1 Standards, the 6.0 MW turbine can be deployed in any known offshore location. The structural capacity of all components is verified by full-scale testing, and Highly Accelerated Lifetime Tests on all main components and the complete nacelle demonstrate their robustness....

Mould for the B75 Quantum Blade A choice of blades 120m rotor for tip height restricted locations IntegralBlade® technology The 120 m rotor, standard equipment with the Siemens 3.6 MW offshore workhorse, also allows the 6.0 MW turbine to be installed in locations where air traffic regulations make it difficult or impossible to exceed a maximum tip height of 150 m. Both the 120m and 154m rotors use blades manufactured with Siemens’ unique, patented IntegralBlade® technology. 154m rotor for maximum energy yield The 154m rotor, designed specifically for the Siemens 6.0 MW turbine, has a swept rotor...

SWT-6.0-120 for maximum versatility Swept area 11,500m2 Can be applied to the same foundation as the SWT-3.6-120 Suitable for environments where maximum tip height restrictions apply, even onshore SWT-6.0-154 for maximum output Swept area 18,600m2 Rated power at a wider range of wind speeds Quantum blade technology

To know To learn The Siemens 6.0 MW wind turbine represents all the brainpower of the world’s most experienced offshore wind turbine supplier – and more. Adding to the combined knowledge gained from fieldtesting a vast fleet of multi-megawatt offshore wind turbines, Siemens continually strives to acquire in-depth understanding of every element in the wind turbine system. The overall 6.0 MW turbine design is based on highlyproven technology. All the classical virtues of Siemens turbines have been retained – ample dimensioning of main components, redundant safety systems, and details designed with...

To sense On top of its knowledge-based and robust technology foundation, the 6.0 MW turbine cleverly exploits an extensive list of proven and new Siemens innovations, including: Superior grid compliance As more wind power enters the grid, there is a greater onus on wind turbine manufacturers to meet stringent grid stability requirements. The Siemens NetConverter® system used by the 6.0 MW is designed for maximum flexibility in each wind turbine’s response to voltage and frequency variations, fault ride-through capability, and output adjustment. The grid compatibility of Siemens turbines sets...

Added efficiencies in logistics, pre-commissioning and installation Wind turbine design evolution is affecting far more than just the design itself. The Siemens 6.0 MW turbine’s manufacturing, assembly and installation processes are prepared with genuine industrialization in mind, creating a scalable production model that will reduce both delivery times and costs throughout the value chain. A modular nacelle arrangement will reduce onshore port assembly requirements dramatically. And with the entire electrical system – including the medium voltage system and the full converter – included in the...

Further improvements in safety Safety is at the heart of all Siemens operations. From production, through installation, operation, and service, Siemens strives to set the standard. Onshore pre-commissioning and testing significantly reduce the amount of work that needs to be done in riskier offshore conditions. While the simplified direct drive concept in itself reduces service requirements, offshore maintenance has been completely rethought. Service technicians can enter the turbine via the helihoist platform or via conventional tower access, where a new gangway system enables safer access at...

The world’s first wind farm at Vindeby, Denmark. Installed by Siemens in 1991. The turbines in this project are still running today Siemens Wind Power – the offshore leader The world is seeing a dramatic increase in the nature and scope of offshore wind power plants. As larger projects head farther out to sea, the reliability of the wind turbine is paramount. Given the logistical challenges of offshore projects, where even the smallest issue can amplify costs, having technology that performs to order under some of the harshest operating conditions on the planet is crucial. With good reason, Siemens...