MTS Wind Turbine Blade Static Test Solutions

Apply precise, high-force static loading at multiple points along full-scale wind turbine blades to perform stiffness and strength tests required for FEM model validation and certification to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Specification 61400-23. These turnkey solutions employ robust, impact-worthy hydraulic winch and linear actuation technologies capable of testing blades to 150% rated load or failure.

Applications

Stiffness and Strength Measurement
FEM Model Validation

Test Specimens

Full-scale Wind Turbine Blades

Test Standards

International Electrotechnical Commission Technical Specification 61400-23

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Key Product Features

Integrated / Synchronized

State-of-the-art controls, data acquisition and application software comprise an efficient, high-fidelity test and simulation environment

Versatile

Configurable for both horizontal and vertical pull static tests

Durable / Reliable

Employs fatigue-rated actuator assemblies and winches sized for 50% overload

Advanced Safety Features

Winch and actuator assembly control manifolds feature low-flow/low-pressure manual modes for test setup

Model Comparison

Horizontal Pull

Vertical Pull

Technical Overview

	Model 505.60	Model 505.90	Model 505.120	Model 505.150	Model 505.180
Flow rates (for 60 Hz models)	227 lpm (60 gpm)	340 lpm (90 gpm)	454 lpm (120 gpm)	568 lpm (150 gpm)	681 lpm (180 gpm)
Flow rates (for 50 Hz models)	200 lpm (53 gpm)	300 lpm (80 gpm)	400 lpm (106 gpm)	500 lpm (133 gpm)	600 lpm (160 gpm)
Noise level*	68 dB (A)	68 dB (A)	70 dB (A)	71 dB (A)	72 dB (A)
Reservoir capacity (maximum)	950 L (250 gal)	950 L (250 gal)	1,893 L (500 gal)	1,893 L (500 gal)	1,893 L (500 gal
Width	100 cm (39 in)	100 cm (39 in)	100 cm (39 in)	100 cm (39 in)	100 cm (39 in)
Height	200 cm (79 in)	200 cm (79 in)	200 cm (79 in)	200 cm (79 in)	200 cm (79 in)
Length	287 cm (113 in)	287 cm (113 in)	457 cm (180 in)	457 cm (180 in)	457 cm (180 in)
Weight with maximum oil	1,907 kg	2,134 kg	2,338 kg	2,542 kg	2,747 kg
	(4,200 lb)	(4,700 lb)	(5,150 lb)	(5,600 lb)	(6,050 lb)
Motor starter configuration	Wye-Delta	Wye-Delta	Wye-Delta	Wye-Delta	Wye-Delta
Motor size	45 KW (60 Hp)	45 KW (60 Hp)	45 KW (60 Hp)	45 KW (60 Hp)	45 KW (60 Hp)
Number of Motor/pump units	2	3	4	5	6
Heat exchanger	Stainless steel plate style	Stainless steel plate style	Stainless steel plate style	Stainless steel plate style	Stainless steel plate style
Hydraulic connections	Pressure & Return: SAE 2 inch C61 Flange
	Drain: JIC -16	Drain: JIC -16	Drain: JIC -16	Drain: JIC -16	Drain: JIC –16
Cooling water connection	3.8 cm (1.5 in)	3.8 cm (1.5 in)	3.8 cm (1.5 in)	3.8 cm (1.5 in)	3.8 cm (1.5 in)

* Sound levels [dbA] are expressed as a free field value. Readings may vary with acoustic environment.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Please contact MTS for specifications critical to your application.

Operating pressure: 210 bar (3,000 psi)
Pump type: Variable displacement pumps
Filtration: 3 micron on the return side
Maximum ambient operating temperature: 40° C (104° F)
Minimum ambient operating temperature: 5° C (40° F)

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	Units	Short Stroke	Long Stroke
Force capacity (at blade)	kN	400	400
Stroke (at blade)	m	2	4
Speed max	m/min	2.5	2.2
Oil consumption (setup)	gpm	110	110
Oil consumption (test)	gpm	57	57
Dimensions (LxWxH)	m	.4x.4x3.1	.6x.6x3.1
Weight	kg	990	1900

	Units	100 kN Winch	200 kN Winch
Force capacity (at blade)	kN	100	200
Stroke (at blade)	m	30	30
Speed max	m/min	8.6	4.3
Oil consumption (setup)	gpm	110	98
Oil consumption (test)	gpm	57	51
Dimensions (LxWxH)	m	2.1x1.7x1.5	2.1x1.7x1.5
Weight	kg	2900	2915