wind turbine test
wind turbine test
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We have a wind turbine in the field and need to determine the horsepower that it is producing under various loads.
Any suggestions other than buying a dynamometer. It is a vertical axis so the test can be done at ground level.
Calculated HP is 10-20 and RPM levels are estimated at
0-150 rpm.
Any suggestions other than buying a dynamometer. It is a vertical axis so the test can be done at ground level.
Calculated HP is 10-20 and RPM levels are estimated at
0-150 rpm.





RE: wind turbine test
RE: wind turbine test
You are talking about 20hp => 15,000W which would be 15 1000W bulbs.
Mount bases on a two-by-four.
Bulbs:
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Cheapest place I can find sockets(mogul base size):
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RE: wind turbine test
What about a couple of electric stoves. 240 Volt with steps of 1 to several kW depending on which elements you turn on.
Jim
RE: wind turbine test
RE: wind turbine test
RE: wind turbine test
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RE: wind turbine test
RE: wind turbine test
assuming 1000 liters pumped in 1 Hrs, 1 meter height.
W = 1000*9.81*1 = 9810 N-m
1 hrs = 3600 sec
P =9810/3600 N-m/sec = 2.725 Watts.