Tag: met mast
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How to measure wind resource
I have to start with a disclaimer – I’m not a specialist in wind resource analysis. However, through the year I’ve seen several time this process so I think I can summarize it with a reasonable level of accuracy (and obviously if you spot a mistake, please let me know). The wind resource assessment is…
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Guy-wire supported mast for a permanent met mast
Here you have some interesting pictures that we’ve received trying to define the meteorological tower (also known as “met mast”) foundation for one of our wind farms. Strangely, our customer is going to use a wired met mast for both towers (the permanent mast of the wind farm and the temporary mast used to calibrate…
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Power curve: what is it and how to measure it
A power curve is a relationship between free wind speed at the WT location and the associated expected power being produced. Power curve warranties are often included in contracts, to assure the wind turbine performs according to specification. Here you have an example of how it looks like: It is measured following international standards to…