Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to describe the instrumentation and data systems utilized in the NREL Unsteady Aerodynamics Experiment (formerly the `Combined Experiment') Phase III with special emphasis on the new capabilities of the Phase III system. The Phase III data system has been designed to improve on the capabilities of the Phase I and II data systems and to add new functionality. The new system provides the capability to test more turbine parameters in a more controlled and reliable way and to allow relatively easy reconfiguration as needed for specialized tests. In addition, rapidly improving personal computer (PC) technology allows these data to be directly stored onto optical disk and postprocessed in a matter of minutes. Finally, PCs are now able to overlay real-time data and pressure distributions on the video images of the turbine in operation. This video information can then be stored on conventional videotape.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | 277-280 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| State | Published - 1995 |
| Event | Proceedings of the Energy-Sources Technology Conference and Exhibition - Houston, TX, USA Duration: 29 Jan 1995 → 1 Feb 1995 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the Energy-Sources Technology Conference and Exhibition |
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| City | Houston, TX, USA |
| Period | 29/01/95 → 1/02/95 |
NREL Publication Number
- ACNR/CP-16575
