Grumman WS33 wind system: prototype construction and testing, Phase II technical report
The prototype fabrication and testing of the 8 kW small wind energy conversion system are reported. The turbine is a three-bladed, down-wind machine designed to interface directly with an electrical utility network. The machine as finally fabricated is rated at 15 kW at 24 mpH and peak power of 18 kW at 35 mph. Utility compatible electrical power is generated in winds between a cut-in speed of 9 mph and a cut-out speed of 35 mph by using the torque characteristics of the unit's induction generator combined with the rotor aerodynamics to maintain essentially constant speed. Inspection procedures, pre-delivery testing, and a cost analysis are included.
- Research Organization:
- Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant; Grumman Energy Systems, Inc., Bohemia, NY (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP03533
- OSTI ID:
- 5345542
- Report Number(s):
- RFP-3288/2; ON: DE82017756
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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