Development of an 8 kilowatt wind turbine generator for residential type applications. Phase I. Design and analysis, executive summary

Technical Report · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5109255· OSTI ID:5109255

Adler, F. M.; Angeloff, L. G.; Henton, P.; King, P. W.

This report is an account of the work performed by Grumman Energy Systems in accordance with the Phase I (Design Evaluation) Work Statement of Contract No. PF71787-F, Development of an 8 kW Wind Turbine Generator (WTG), issued on 3 January 1978. This represents an element of an overall program entitled Technical and Management Support for the Development of Wind Systems for Farm and Rural Use, managed by the Wind Systems Program, Rocky Flats Plant, Energy Systems Group of Rockwell International on behalf of the Department of Energy. The goal of this program is to develop Wind Energy Conversion Systems (SWECS) with potential for rapid commercialization, and which will be economically viable in rural and residential areas. The objective of the 8 kW WTG program is to develop and provide a practical prototype capable of being manufactured and sold at prices competitive with alternative energy sources.

• Research Organization: Gruman Energy Systems, Inc., Bohemia, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP03533
• OSTI ID: 5109255
• Report Number(s): RFP-3007(Vol.1)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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