Wind turbines

Technical Report · Thu Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6070210· OSTI ID:6070210

Yeoman, Jr., J. C.

This evaluation of wind turbines is part of a series of Technology Evaluations of possible components and subsystems of community energy systems. Wind turbines, ranging in size from 200 W to 10 MW, are discussed as candidates for prime movers in community systems. Estimates of performance characteristics and cost as a function of rated capacity and rated wind speed are presented. Data concerning material requirements, environmental effects, and operating procedures also are given and are represented empirically to aid computer simulation.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6070210
• Report Number(s): ANL/CES/TE-78-9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COST
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