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Tie-down cable selection and initial tensioning for the Sandia 17-meter vertical-axis wind turbine

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7108650· OSTI ID:7108650

The rationale used for selection of tie-down cables for the Sandia 17-meter turbine is presented, discussed and implemented. The effect of initial cable tension on the response of the tie-down system is evaluated and discussed in terms of resulting sag, blade interference and response linearity.

Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
7108650
Report Number(s):
SAND-76-0616
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English