Testing appropriateness of small scale vertical axis windmills. Final progress report

Technical Report · Thu Apr 26 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5512186

Dengler, T

A comparative evaluation was performed on three vertical axis windmills; Darrieus, rotating bucket and flexible, to determine which of the three was the most practical for the homeowner to construct and use to supplement electric consumption. The design and construction of the windmills are summarized. Visual observations were made on the behavior of the windmills and an anemometer was installed for the purpose of collecting data on windmill performance in different wind velocities. Results showed that the Darrieus windmill performed best, followed closely by the flexible vane. The rotating bucket was found to be a poor performer.

• Research Organization: Fordham Univ., New York (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG42-81R205301
• OSTI ID: 5512186
• Report Number(s): DOE/R2/05301-T1; ON: DE85015653
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EXPERIMENTAL DATA
VELOCITY
WIND
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INFORMATION
MACHINERY
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NUMERICAL DATA
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