Installation, checkout, and early operational testing of the Hamilton Standard 4-megawatt wind turbine system (WTS-4)

Conference · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5447763

Hasbrouck, T M; Young, P

The Hamilton Standard 4-megawatt wind turbine system (WTS-4) is currently the world's most powerful horizontal-axis wind turbine. It was selected by the Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation (BuRec), as the System Verification Unit (SVU) to determine if wind energy systems can operate feasibly in conjunction with BuRec's existing hydroelectric systems. The unique features of the WTS-4 have been described at previous wind energy symposia. This paper describes the transportation and installation of the system at Medicine Bow, Wyoming. Other activities involved in the final installation and checkout of the various subsystems are summarized. Results of initial system operation are also described.

• Research Organization: United Technologies Corporation, Hamilton Standard Dvision, Windsor Locks, CT
• OSTI ID: 5447763
• Report Number(s): CONF-830812-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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