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Nationwide assessment of potential output from wind-powered generatorsA method for computing the actual expected power for a wind-powered generator from a given observed speed distribution is described and applied to estimate the potential output for different locations in the continental U.S. A contour map of generator capacity factor values (fraction of the rated output realizable) is obtained for wind-powered generator systems with a cut-in speed of 3.6 m/sec and a rated speed of 8.0 m/sec, and for a unit with hypothetical values for the 1 MW class (cut-in speed, 6.7 m/sec; rated speed, 13.4 m/sec). Results indicate that in the central U.S. and in certain areas of the New England coast at a height of 61 m, over 60% of the rated output power could be obtained on an annual average. In these areas capacity factors of over 20% could be obtained with the 1MW system.
Document ID
19760058135
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Justus, C. G.
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Hargraves, W. R.
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Yalcin, A.
(Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Ga., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Applied Meteorology
Volume: 15
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
76A41101
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF GAER-75-00547
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-17827
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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