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Site Selection:
Wind turbines should always be located as far away from trees, buildings, and
other obstructions as possible in order to minimize the effect of turbulence and
maximize exposure to the wind. Turbulence is a rapid change in wind speed and
direction caused by the wake from buildings and trees in the wind's path. It can
be damaging to wind machines over time.
Not only can buildings and trees cause turbulence, but they can also dramatically
reduce the energy available to a wind turbine. For optimum results, the turbine
should be placed at least 25-30 feet (8m) above any obstruction within 300 feet
(100m). Even if this means placing the turbine farther away from the load than
originally planned, the increased efficiency of your machine will more than make
up for any loss due to distance.
4. Tower Recommendations
Your tower-mounted
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is designed to withstand a maximum horizontal
direction force of 500N. The tower must be capable of withstanding the wind
load. A guyed steel pipe tower is the most economical method to install a turbine.
The clamp-on pole connector fits 2 inch SCH 40 steel pipe which is widely
available in the US. Please contact us if you need help on this. The tower should
be electrically grounded properly.
Suitable Foundation:
The Construction Method for the tower base is according to the soil conditions at
your tower site.
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If the tower site is located on solid rock, it just needs to be leveled.
