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Development of an 8 kW wind turbine generator for residential type applications. Phase I: design and analysis. Volume II. Technical report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5384412· OSTI ID:5384412
This Phase I summary report contains a description of the 8 kW wind energy conversion system developed by the United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) for the Department of Energy. The wind turbine employs the UTRC Bearingless Rotor Concept in conjunction with a passive pendulum control system which controls blade pitch for start-up, efficient power generation, and high-speed survivability. The report contains a summary of the experimental and analytical programs in support of design efforts. These supporting programs include materials tests, a wind tunnel program, and aeroelastic analyses to evaluate system stability. An estimate is also made of the projected manufacturing cost of the system if produced in quantity.
Research Organization:
United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP03533
OSTI ID:
5384412
Report Number(s):
DOE/DP/03533-T1(Vol.2)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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