Nation's tallest VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) turning out the watts. [Vertical Axis Wind Turbine]

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (USA)

OSTI ID:5059979

Miller, S

This article describes the development of the tallest and most powerful windmill of its kind in the U.S. Known as a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT), the machine is meant for testing new concepts in vertical axis turbine design. As part of its overall testing program, the turbine will supply electricity to automated water pumps used in irrigation research at the Research Laboratory in Bushland, Texas. Excess power will go to the Southwestern Public Service Company for the area power system.

• OSTI ID: 5059979
• Journal Information: Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (USA), Vol. 36:5; ISSN 0002-161X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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