Controlled velocity testing of small wind energy conversion systems. An evaluation of a technique
Tests of a small wind energy conversion system (SWECS) were conducted at the Department of Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado. The test machine was mounted on a rail flatcar which was pushed by a locomotive. The primary objective of the test was to determine the usefulness of SWECS controlled velocity testing (CVT) using this method. Wind velocity profiles, acceleration/deceleration forces, rotor yaw, power output, rotor rpm, power coefficient, wake measurements, and flow visualization were examined in these tests. The results confirm the potential benefit of this method as an addition to the natural atmospheric testing done at the Rocky Flats Wind Systems Test Center.
- Research Organization:
- Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (United States). Rocky Flats Plant
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP03533
- OSTI ID:
- 6508861
- Report Number(s):
- RFP-3189
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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