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Background and system description of the Mod-1 wind turbine generator

Conference · · Sci. Adv. Mater. Process Eng. Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7123411
The Mod-1 wind turbine considered is a large utility-class machine, operating in the high wind regime, which has the potential for generation of utility grade power at costs competitive with other alternative energy sources. A Mod-1 wind turbine generator (WTG) description is presented, taking into account the two variable-pitch steel blades of the rotor, the drive train, power generation/control, the Nacelle structure, and the yaw drive. The major surface elements of the WTG are the ground enclosure, the back-up battery system, the step-up transformer, elements of the data system, cabling, area lighting, and tower foundation. The final system weight (rotor, Nacelle, and tower) is expected to be about 650,000 pounds. The WTG will be capable of delivering 1800 kW to the utility grid in a wind-speed above 25 mph.
Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Valley Forge, PA
OSTI ID:
7123411
Report Number(s):
CONF-780502-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Sci. Adv. Mater. Process Eng. Proc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 23
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English