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Gaia 133 11kW - Specification

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Gaia 133 11kW Specification
 
System
 
Type 3 Φ Grid Connected
Configuration Horizontal Axis
Rotor Diameter 13 m
Centerline Hub Height ~18.2 m
   
Performance Parameters
 
Rated Electrical Power 11 kW @9.5 m/s
Wind Speed Ratings:  
   cut-in 3.5 m/s
   shut-down (high wind) 25 m/s
   design speed 59 m/s
Estimated Annual Output @ 100 % availability 4.5 m/s 19,000 kWh
5.5 m/s 30,000kWh
6.5 m/s 40,000 kWh
 
Rotor
 
Type of Hub Teeter
Rotor Diameter 13 m
Swept Area 133 m²
Number of Blades 2
Rotor Speed @ rated wind speed 56 rpm
Location Relative to Tower Downwind
Cone Angle
Rotor Tip Speed 38 m/s (85 mph) @ 50 Hz
Design Tip Speed Ratio 4:0 (higher tip speed ratio generally indicates a higher efficiency)
 
Blades
 
Length 6.5 m
Material Epoxy /glass fibre
Blade Weight Standard Integrated System
   
Generator
 
Type 3 phase/4 pole asynchronous
Frequency 50 Hz
Voltage 3 phase @ 50 Hz, 415 VAC
kW @ Rated Wind Speed 11 kW
Insulation Class F
Enclosure Totally Enclosed Air Over
Options Arctic low temp shafting -40°c
   
Transmission
 
Type Helical Gear Unit
Housing Grey cast iron GJL-200
Ratio (rotor to gen. speed) 1:18
Rating, output horse power 49
Lubrication 11ltr. Synthetic Gear Oil
   
Yaw System
   
Normal Free, passive
Electrical Twist Cable
   
Control System
 
Type Microprocessor based
Soft Start Yes
Communications Ethernet link
   
Rotor Speed Control
   
Running Passive stall regulation
Start up Aerodynamic
Shut-down Passive stall, tip brake, parking brake.
   
Brake System Control
 
System Fail-safe aerodynamic and parking brakes
   
Approx. Weights
 
Tower Lattice 1,600 kg
Tower Monopole 2,200 kg
Nacelle 900 kg
   
Design life & Standards
 
Design Life 20 Years
Design Standards CE, IEC61400, Danish HB
Documentation Operation & Maintenance Manual
Scheduled Maintenance First Running - In Service @ 3months, then every 12 months as per manufacturers schedule.
Warranty Standard 2 year, Parts & Labour with optional 3 year extension.