Obiettivo The aim of the project is demonstrate the first commercial windfarm application of the high efficiency T400 turbine in a 2MW windfarm in such a manner that the maximum amount of power is generated at the least height. The siting of the turbines aims are to minimise visual intrusion for the more rugged areas that surround the site. In this manner it is expected to increase the public acceptability of wind turbines as usefully contributing to the environment at least impact.It will use 5 x 400 kW free-yaw turbines to produce electricity. The production output is 48% higher than the T300-28 due to the innovative design and active stall principle. The power curve is flat from 13.5 m/s to 25 m/s. The active stall regulated wind turbine does not need to be braked when not running which decreases the loads on blade and drive train mechanism. The blades can rotate freely when not running; there is adapted appropriate rotor hardware and software to achieve this. When running the windturbine will free-yaw which decreases the load on the complete structure- all other turbines use yaw brakes. The nacelle will not be braked on its tower but smoothly follow the wind; this steady soft free-yaw nacelle system is achieved by using special software. The reduced stress on the tower support enables a more innovative tower of less size and weight to be used.Context in which the technology is operating : The 2MW windfarm will be located in Burren, Castelbar, Co.Mayo Ireland. The turbines will be located to produce the maximum output consistent with fitting harmoniously into the landscape. The energy efficiency of the electrical system will be optimised by keeping losses to a minimum.The economic aspects of the technology: the cost of the T400-34 produced in series is expected to be only 5% higher than the T300-28 for a 48% increase in output. The average price of per rotor surface of all, pitch regulated, wind turbines between 300-600 kW is 670 DM/m² - the series price for a T400-34 is 620 DM/m² ie 7% better. Campo scientifico natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwareengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energywind power Programma(i) FP4-NNE-THERMIE C - Specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration in the field of non-nuclear energy, 1994-1998 Argomento(i) 7 - WIND ENERGY Invito a presentare proposte Data not available Meccanismo di finanziamento DEM - Demonstration contracts Coordinatore TRECO/TURBOWINDS Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo PRINS BISSCHOPSSINGEL 50 3500 Hasselt Belgio Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato
