A progress report on an isolated Darrieus wind electrical system

Author

Katzberg, J.D. ; Stewart, W.D. ; Berwald, H.

Author_Institution

Fac. of Eng., Regina Univ., Sask., Canada

fYear

1991

fDate

29-30 May 1991

Firstpage

164

Lastpage

170

Abstract

An isolated electrical generation system powered by a Darrieus wind turbine is nearing completion. This is providing the University of Regina with a unique facility for the study of the economics and operation of isolated wind power systems, and for investigating the control and dynamics of such systems and alternatives for blade materials and coverings. It is suggested that the Darrieus wind system may provide significantly reduced costs in providing power to isolated locations. A demonstration system has been designed and installed. The motorizing circuit has been tested

Keywords

economics; power systems; project engineering; wind power plants; wind turbines; Canada; Darrieus wind turbine; blade; costs; economics; isolated electrical generation system; motorizing circuit; power systems; project engineering; wind power plants; Blades; Circuit testing; Control systems; Power generation; Power generation economics; Power system dynamics; Power system economics; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wind turbines;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

WESCANEX '91 'IEEE Western Canada Conference on Computer, Power and Communications Systems in a Rural Environment'

Conference_Location

Regina, Sask.

Print_ISBN

0-87942-594-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WESCAN.1991.160541

Filename

160541