DESIGN STUDY OF WIND TURBINES 50 kW TO 3000 kW FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY APPLICATIONS VOLUME m - SUPPLEMENTARY DESIGN AND ANALYSIS TASKS

摘要

This study was conducted to provide additional design and analysis data to supplement the results of the two parallel design study efforts. The key results of the three supplemental tasks investi¬gated are:nThe velocity duration profile has a significant effect in determining the optimum wind turbine design parameters and the energy generation cost.nModest increases in capacity factor can be achieved with small increases in energy generation costs and capital costs.nReinforced concrete towers that are esthetically attractive can be designed and built at a cost comparable to those for steel truss towers.