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Design of the Zephyros Z72 wind turbine with emphasis on the direct drive PM generator
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| Author(s) |
C. J. A. Versteegh |
| Abstract |
The Zephyros Z72 is a gearless variable speed wind turbine
with a direct driven PM synchronous generator with a rotor
diameter of 70 m. This article describes the design process,
testing and prototyping with focus on the generator which till
date is the biggest PM generator available on the wind turbine
market.
The turbine after testing and commissioning has a track record
of over 8000 grid connected hours and more than 4700 MWh
produced. Tests and operational experience is commented and
results are given. Measurements such as the power curve
(power versus average wind speed), noise and heat run have
been performed and show good results and reassembly with
the design calculations.
The turbine has been installed in April 2002 and certification
design assessment and measurements are completed. |
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Members Only |
| Date |
Last modified 2006-01-24 by System |
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