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Background and system description of the Mod 1 wind turbine generatorThe 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.
Document ID
19790036812
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ernst, E. H.
(General Electric Co. Valley Forge, Pa., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Selective application of materials for products and energy; Twenty-third National Symposium and Exhibition
Location: Anaheim, CA
Start Date: May 2, 1978
End Date: May 4, 1978
Accession Number
79A20825
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-20058
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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