An Unknown But Crucial Component The Furling System

In this blog, another crucial component of the Anorra turbine will be covered, the furling system. The furling system may not be the first piece of the turbine that comes to mind, but it plays an essential role as it allows the turbine to always point in the direction of the wind, ensuring a consistent and stable power supply. It plays another role that is just as important too, protecting the turbine from over speeding when wind speeds are too high, allowing the turbine to have a longer lifespan and while taking minimal strain from the wind. Now, let's explore the specifics of what makes Borrum’s furling system spectacular.

1. The first key feature of the turbine’s furling system is that they are passively controlled. This means they don’t rely on electronics, springs, or coils to react to the wind but instead can do so purely through forces and aerodynamics. This makes the system much more reliable and means it requires minimal maintenance.  This control system allows power output to be maximized when winds are average, but during periods of high wind, it protects the system.
2. Another remarkable feature is that the furling system is also a two-in-one yaw-furling system. To control the yaw, a vane is installed behind the blades. This automatically steers the turbine into the wind and minimizes the yaw error, which is how much the turbine's direction is off compared to the direction of the wind. The Anorra Plus takes this even further with a flap installed on the vane that allows it to harness advanced aerodynamic forces for even superior performance. Also, when winds become too strong, the yaw automatically turns the blades out of the wind to prevent damage.
3. The components of the furling and yaw are made of aluminum and galvanized steel, which makes them strong, lightweight, and protected from the elements faced with harsh Canadian weather.

The yaw-furling system of the Anorra turbines is world-class, designed to optimize both the reliability and output of the turbine and reduce maintenance, with an efficient, simple design. If you are interested in learning more about how the Anorra turbine works and its benefits, you can find more information here.