Economic analysis of Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine systems for the generation of utility grid electrical power. Volume II. Economic optimization model

Technical Report · Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5905409

Sullivan, W N

This report is part of a four-volume study of Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) economics. This volume describes a computer model of VAWT cost and performance factors useful for system design and optimization. The content and limitations of the model are outlined. Output data are presented to demonstrate selection of optima and to indicate sensitivity of energy cost to design parameter variations. Optimized specifications generated by this model for six point designs are summarized. These designs subsequently receive a detailed economic analysis discussed in Volume IV. An appendix is included with a FORTRAN IV listing of the model and a description of the input/output characteristics.

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0789
• OSTI ID: 5905409
• Report Number(s): SAND-78-0962(vol.2)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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