TIE-DOWN CABLE SELECTION AND INITIAL TENSIONING FOR THE SANDIA 17-METER VERTICAL-AXIS WIND TURBINE

摘要

The rationale used for selection of tie-down cables for the Sandia 17-meter turbine are presented, discussed and implemented. The effects of initial cable tension on the response of the tie-down system is evaluated and discussed in terms of resulting sag, blade interference and response linearity.