Lessons learned and trends in U. S. megawatt-scale wind turbine development
Conference
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· Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5733247
A summary of the recent test performance of two types of megawatt-scale, horizontal-axis wind turbines (WT's) installed in the United States is presented. The machines discussed include five Boeing MOD-2, 2.5-MW WT's installed at three different sites, and a Hamilton Standard WTS-4, a 4-MW machine installed in Medicine Bow, Wyoming. The evaluation focuses on seven key areas of test performance. The difficulties encountered to date are typical of problems which arise during the development of complex hardware systems. Resulting test measurements and experiences have led to greatly extended knowledge of machine controls and response, component mechanical damping and fatigue, as well as system loads.
- Research Organization:
- NUS Corporation, Gaithersburg, MD
- OSTI ID:
- 5733247
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-840804-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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