Enertech 15-kW wind-system development. Phase I. Design and Analysis. Volume II. Technical report

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5280931· OSTI ID:5280931

Dodge, D. M. ^[1]

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1. ed.

A utility interfaced wind machine rated for 15 kW at 9 m/s (20.1 mph) has been designed to be cost effective in 5.4 m/s (12 mph) average wind sites. Approximately 18 months into the research and development program a completed design meeting contract specifications was submitted to the buyer. The design is for a horizontal axis, down wind machine which features three fixed pitch wood-epoxy blades and free yaw. Rotor diameter is 44 feet (13.4 meters). Unit shutdown is provided by an electrohydraulic brake. Blade tip brakes provide back-up rotor overspeed protection. Design merits have been verified through dynamic truck testing of a prototype unit.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant; Enertech, Norwich, VT (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP03533
• OSTI ID: 5280931
• Report Number(s): RFP-3341/2; ON: DE82018403
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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