Wind Turbine Generator System Safety and Function Test Report for the Southwest Windpower H40 Wind Turbine

Research output: NRELTechnical Report

Abstract

The objective of this test was to evaluate the safety and function characteristics of the Whisper H40 wind turbine. The general requirements of wind turbine safety and function tests are defined in the IEC standard WT01. The testing was conducted in accordance with the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) Quality Assurance System, including the NWTC Certification Team Certification QualityManual and the NWTC Certification Team General Quality Manual for the Testing of Wind Turbines, as well as subordinate documents. This safety and function test was performed as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Field Verification Program for small wind turbines.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages31
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/TP-500-31666

Keywords

  • field verification program
  • Southwest windpower H40 wind turbine
  • test report
  • wind
  • wind turbine

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