规定了确保风力涡轮机工程完整性的基本设计要求。在计划寿命期间提供适当级别的保护，防止所有危险造成的损害。涉及风力涡轮机的所有子系统，如控制和保护机构、内部电气系统、机械系统和支撑结构。适用于各种尺寸的风力涡轮机。小型风力涡轮机参见IEC 61400-2。 该出版物与智能电网高度相关。

Specifies essential design requirements to ensure the engineering integrity of wind turbines. Provides an appropriate level of protection against damage from all hazards during the planned lifetime. Is concerned with all subsystems of wind turbines such as control and protection mechanisms, internal electrical systems, mechanical systems and support structures. Applies to wind turbines of all sizes. See IEC 61400-2 for small wind turbines.

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