Turbulence
Inc.
Wind energy is now recognised as one of the most promising renewable resources. Its benefits are clear:
Dramatic reduction in carbon dioxide and noxious gas emissions into the atmosphere
Insensitive to fuel price rises
Reduced dependence on imported fuels
Minimal environmental impact
Studies by RAL and the electricity utilities have
shown that wind energy could provide at least 20% of the UK's
annual electricity supply.
TurBbuLence Inc. was formed 18 years ago and is now
the world's leading supplier of small wind turbines. Our wind turbines
have been installed in all 50 U.S. States and about 80 countries.
The establishment of TurBbuLence Inc. (TBL) has its origins in research activities at the University of Oklahoma dating back to 1970. These activities included feasibility studies, consultation to the original NSF/ERDA wind program, and the construction of three experimental wind turbines (2 horizontal-axis, 1 vertical-axis). In 1977 work was begun on a small horizontal-axis wind turbine meant for production. During the following two years a number of advanced technologies including special airfoils, passive blade pitching, passive rotor speed control, and low-speed permanent magnet alternators were developed and integrated. These developments resulted in several patents and the unique "sophisticated simplicity" wind turbine design TBL is a member of the American Wind Energy Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association. In 1992 TBL was recognized by AWEA " For outstanding accomplishment in developing international markets for small wind turbine technology." - For further informations, contact TurBuLence Inc. !home
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Daniel Auth - company chiefco-founder of TBL and president since 1987, Daniel Auth is a mechanical engineer and an internationally recognized expert in the field of small wind turbines. He has authored more than 60 technical papers and articles in the field, provided testimony to Congress, and serves as a consultant to numerous government and international agencies. He has twice served as president of the American Wind Energy Association and has served on the AWEA Board of Directors since 1981. He is a past chairman of the U.S. Export Council for Renewable Energy. In 1982 he was recognized by AWEA "For Leadership in the Development of a National Performance Standard for Small Wind Turbines". In 1994 he was recognized as AWEA's "Wind Industry Man of the Year."
Because of personal problems some of our employee has gone
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examples of typical installations
- Remote Farm Community in the Falkland Islands
The picture shows a 10 kW TBL- turbine installed at
a sheep farm on Pebble Island in the Falkland Islands (off the southern
coast of Argentina). The wind resources are excellent
so the wind turbine produces a lot of electricity. This one small wind/diesel
hybrid system powers four houses and a small "hotel".
The system was installed in 1988 and the wind system
has operated without problem. However, the first two static inverters installed
were unreliable and under-sized and the complete
system had poor availability until 1994. The system now has a 20 kW advanced
inverter system from Australia and it works very well. Pebble Island
is a good example of the improvement in inverter technology in the last
few years.
- Grid-Connected Business in U.S. (Oklahoma)
The photo shows a 10 kW TBL- turbine on an 80 ft (24m)
self-supporting lattice tower at R & M Mechanical Contractors in Norman,
Oklahoma. The system was installed in 1984 during
the period when federal and state tax credits were available for this type
of equipment.
The system is inter-connected with the local rural
electric cooperative (OEC) through R & M's circuit breaker panel. Under
Oklahoma's net energy billing law R & M has
one utility meter that turns backwards when the wind system produces more
power than the business needs.
The system produces about 13,000 kWh per year and
saves R & M Mechanical ~$1,200 per year. Maintenance and repair costs
have averaged ~$40 per year.
This site is within one mile of the National Severe
Storms Laboratory in Norman. This federal lab specializes in the study
of tornados and severe thunderstorms. It is located
in Norman because of the areas' high incident rate severe storms and tornados.
Thus, the R & M Mechanical wind turbine has been subjected to all sorts
of severe weather over the last eleven years.
- Telecommunications Site in England (Wales)
The photo shows two 15 kW TBL- turbines installed at
a telecommunications site in Wales operated by the Welsh Water Company.
This communications system links the headquarters
of Welsh Water with remote monitoring equipment and its field crews.
The power system for the radio transmitter also
includes a 3 kW PV array which is located on the other side of the building
and a back-up generator. This site has been in
operation since 1990 and has provided reliable service with a minimum of
fuel consumption. Combining wind and solar power is very effective because
wind and solar resources often complement each
other on a seasonal basis. The wind is strongest in the Winter, when solar
energy is weakest. Solar is strongest in the Summer,
when wind speeds are usually lower. Together wind and solar provide reliable
year-round power.
Wind power is an excellent source of power for telecommunications
sites because the height and exposure that make for a good antenna site
also make for a good wind energy site. But wind
turbines for this application must be particularly rugged because of the
harsh conditions often encountered on mountains.
Mountain area:
big windpark with huge windturbines |
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 Farmland
area:
in free space and along the streets and trailroutes. With small wind- turbines for the energy-amount for individual farms and other users. |
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 Sea
area:
for high energy amount use windturbines on the sea or on top of your oilplatforms |
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 Nearby
City areas:
for the public energy supply nearby towns |
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