Wind Turbines - Hydraulic pump - Generator
Wind Turbines - Hydraulic pump - Generator
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Hello there,
I have an application where we are considering installing several vertical wind turbines at one close location. My manager has asked me if it is viable connecting these turbines VIA AN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM to a single generator. I consider a direct drive generator on each turbine as a more viable and efficient option.
What are your opinions on this?
I have an application where we are considering installing several vertical wind turbines at one close location. My manager has asked me if it is viable connecting these turbines VIA AN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM to a single generator. I consider a direct drive generator on each turbine as a more viable and efficient option.
What are your opinions on this?





RE: Wind Turbines - Hydraulic pump - Generator
Regards
Bert
RE: Wind Turbines - Hydraulic pump - Generator
RE: Wind Turbines - Hydraulic pump - Generator
A direct drive generator will require power conditioning controls that are very efficient and output the finished voltage for grid use on each turbine. This hardware and software can be quite expensive if you want greater than 80% average efficiency over a wide speed range.
Ed Danzer
www.danzcoinc.com
www.dehyds.com