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Experiences with commercial wind turbine design: Volume 1, Main report: Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6169768
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The objectives of this project were to document the problems encountered in the commercial wind power industry, identify the lessons learned, and define areas where additional activities would accelerate the maturation of the industry. The study was based on both quantitative and qualitative assessments of industry experience from 1981 through 1987. Data were collected on wind turbine availability, maintenance history, and production. The data were analyzed to identify the experience (e.g., failure and maintenance event frequency) and determine trends and patterns. Interviews were conducted with key wind power industry personnel to supplement the data base and verify conclusions. The study covers 4500 wind turbines of various designs and types including upwind and downwind, horizontal and vertical axis, and US and foreign manufacture. The information is presented by wind turbine subsystems, including the rotor, drive train, yaw assembly, tower, and electrical. In addition, experience with wind power station design and construction, operation and maintenance, and wind power economics is reported. Lessons learned are described along with conclusions and recommendations. 58 refs., 76 figs., 16 tabs.
Research Organization:
Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Lynette (R.) and Associates, Inc., Redmond, WA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6169768
Report Number(s):
EPRI-GS-6245-Vol.1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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