| Abstract |
This paper presents a new design of wind turbine capable of operating a load factor that is significantly greater than conventional wind turbine designs. This is achieved by the large operational
window unique to this machine, further consummated through several key elements in both mechanical and electrical design. Machine structure and principles accompanied by the advantages of the design are explored in the first section, wherein a comparison will be drawn against the conventional operating design. The main design area targeted is the turbine itself providing the drive and torque for the generator rotor. Another critical design investigated is the generator itself. The second section analyses the correlation between the KM1 turbine and the basis for the research, which is jet engine technology.
Lastly the third section will discuss the transmission network KM1 project will be operating within. |
