AOC 15/50 KW Tower and Turbine Schematic |
- Absolute Simplicity and Minimal Maintenance Requirements;
- Designed for 30 Year Life in Extreme Environmental Conditions;
- Downwind, Passive Yaw Configuration;
- Integrated Drive Train Provides Efficient Load Path;
- Single Piece Casting for Hub, Gearbox Housing, and Tower Top;
- Redundant Failsafe Braking: Tip Brakes, Dynamic Brake, and Parking Brake;
- Engineered for Use in High Penetration Wind / Diesel Hybrid Systems;
- NREL Thick Airfoil; Well Proven (Durable) Composite Glass Epoxy;
- Efficient Over Wide Spectrum of Wind Speeds;
- Features For Arctic Environment Include:
- Turbine Metallurgy Selected for Arctic Conditions;
- Pitch Adjustments for Higher Air Density;
- Modified Tower to Accommodate Icing Loads;
- Optional Gearbox and / or Control System Heater(s);
- Test Standard for National Certification Laboratories;
- PLC based control system;
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