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Preliminary design of a 100 kW turbine generatorThe National Science Foundation and the Lewis Research Center have engaged jointly in a Wind Energy Program which includes the design and erection of a 100 kW wind turbine generator. The machine consists primarily of a rotor turbine, transmission, shaft, alternator, and tower. The rotor, measuring 125 feet in diameter and consisting of two variable pitch blades operates at 40 rpm and generates 100 kW of electrical power at 18 mph wind velocity. The entire assembly is placed on top of a tower 100 feet above ground level.
Document ID
19740023414
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Puthoff, R. L. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Sirocky, P. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Auxiliary Systems
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-71585
E-8037
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-71585
Report Number: E-8037
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intern. Solar Energy Soc.
Location: Ft. Collins, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: August 21, 1974
End Date: August 23, 1974
Accession Number
74N31527
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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