[ N M 7 2 C / 1 5 0 0 ]

50 Hz

Proven concept
Robust design
ACTIVE-STALL rotor
Excellent grid compatibility

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c a p a c i t y

NM72C/1500, Sdergellesen in Germany

The NM72C/1500 meets the growing worldwide need for a MW-sized wind turbine to
maximise capacity of projects in areas of
limited space. The NM72C/1500 combines
the compact size of its predecessor the
NM64C/1500, with the ACTIVE-STALL rotor
from the larger NM72/2000. In this way the
NM72C/1500 has a firm pedigree from its
launch.
As with all NEG Micon turbines, the
NM72C/1500 is designed and tested according to Technical Criteria for the Danish
Approval Scheme for Wind Turbines
probably the most stringent approval requirements in the world!

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nimising loads and providing fail-safe shut

down of the turbine in all conditions. The
main shaft transfers the rotational energy to
the robust gearbox, which has been designed
in close co-operation with the gearbox manufacturer and tested according to the most
rigorous market standards. The asynchronous
generator delivers the power output to the
transformer. The cooling system ensures safe
cooling of main components under all operating conditions and additional heating in the
gearbox and nacelle of the arctic version
makes it possible to operate during very cold
conditions.
Both nacelle and tower are designed to meet
the relevant type approval area and special
market requirements. The nacelle layout is
compact while still ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment for service personnel. The compact size also reduces the
cost and complexity of transport to the site.

The NEG Micon design concept

The nacelle builds on the well-tested and proven design of the NM60/1000 and the
NM64C/1500. The rotor is based on the
NEG Micon hydraulic ACTIVE-STALL
technology and has proven itself in
climates ranging from the Orkney
Islands off Scotland (11 m/s
annual mean wind speed) to
the Swedish Yttre Stengrund
offshore project.
The ACTIVE-STALL technology enables the rotor to harness maximum energy from
the available wind while mi-

ACTIVE-STALL

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ACTIVE-STALL
provider of flexible power control
To ensure control of power output and structural loads, the blade is designed to stall at
wind speeds exceeding the stall level. As a
feature for optimising power output, the
hydraulic ACTIVE-STALL system starts operating just below rated wind speed by
pitching the blades. The power output is optimised and the output of 1500 kW is maintained throughout the operating wind speed
range. The control system automatically adjusts for variations in air density and pitches to
minimise the effects of any contamination on
the blades.
The ACTIVE-STALL system enables the turbine to start up efficiently in low wind speeds,
connect smoothly to the grid in high-wind
start-ups, and to shut down safely and speedily when conditions demand.
Structural loads are further reduced by use of
blade and tower dampers so that good performance and design life is maintained even
at turbulent sites.

NEG Micon ACTIVE-STALL system

Full length blade pitching according to
wind speed and air density variations
Hydraulic controlled actuators
Fail-safe operation
Automatic greasing of blade bearings

Technical data
Operational data
Nominal output
Power regulation
Nominal wind speed
Cut-in
Cut-out

Wind turbines are

monitored on-line
using the NEG Micon
Windman system

The NEG Micon focus

on lifetime thinking
The NEG Micon concept of robust design
ensures a safe, reliable wind turbine for the
full life of the product. Key aspects of this
philosophy include maintaining close ties with
previous products and their track record, full
lifetime testing of key components such as
blades, pitch system and gearbox and working closely with our suppliers, service teams,
and customers to deliver on our commitments.
NEG Micon maintains a worldwide presence,
setting up service facilities along with installing wind turbine projects to provide our
customers with the best possible support.
NM72C/1500,
Wulfshagen
in Germany

Rotor
Rotor diameter
Swept area
Number of blades
Rotor speed
Rotor orientation

1500 kW
Active-Stall
15 m/s
4 m/s
25 m/s

72 m
4072 m2
3
17.3 rpm
Upwind

Controller
Type
Cut-in system
Phase compensation
Remote control

Computer control system

Thyristor coupling switch
Regulated, staged
By modem

Lightning protection
According to standard IEC 1024-1
Blades
Receptor in the blade tips
Nacelle
Air rod

Power curve
kW

Brake system
Blade pitch adjustment
Disc brake

Hydraulic, fail-safe
1 pcs. hydraulic, fail-safe

Drive train
Gear type
Transmission ratio
Main shaft
Main bearing
Cooling

Planetary/spur gears
1:87.554
Forged shaft and flange
Spherical roller bearing
Oil cooler with pump

Generator
Type
Nominal voltage
Nominal frequency
Nominal output
Cooling

Asynchronous, 4-6 poles

690 V
50 Hz
1500/400 kW
Liquid cooling with pump

Yaw system
Type
Yaw brake
Drive mechanism
Tower
Type
Hub height

Yaw bearing with brake disc

5 hydraulic brakes
5 spur gears with electric
motors
Conical steel tower, painted
62 and 78 m

Metre/sec

Please note that the power curve has been noted at standard
atmospheric density according to DIN ISO 2533.
Please note that the rotor and the hub heights have been
approved for specific markets and wind classes please call for
further information.
NEG Micon A/S reserves the right to change specifications and
to use components of
alternative manufacture
without prior notice.
Alternative components will
be of the same high quality
and standard as in this
survey

[Knowledge]

[Reliability]

[Vision]

There is a growing need for energy in the

world, and it is critical that this need is met
with as little negative environmental impact
as possible.
NEG Micon's mission is to contribute to the
continued development of renewable energy
systems based on wind turbine technologies
that are fully competitive with conventional
energy technologies.

NEG Micon A/S

Alsvej 21

Our aim is to become the preferred professional partner when it comes to investments
in the reliable and efficient production of
wind energy.

DK-8900 Randers
Tel.: +45 8710 5000
Fax: +45 8710 5001
E-mail: mail@neg-micon.dk
www.neg-micon.com

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[ Va l u e c r e a t i o n ]

At NEG Micon we have always built Value

creation on the basis of Knowledge, Reliability
and Vision. In our daily work we transform
these values into a close professional partnership with our customers.
Over the years this has helped us to focus on
our major objectives to improve the customer
dialogue, optimise turbine technology, and
increase the return on investment from wind
energy projects.
We believe that our products and our way
of doing business are the best possible
guarantees we can give customers for a
powerful future.