Temporarily Stopping a Wind Turbine

Posted by Eric F on October 29, 2008, 09:42:26 AM

Temporarily Stopping a Wind Turbine
I have a Southwest Windpower Whisper 100 Wind Turbine.  Due to weather constraints and time available to install it, I will have the turbine up on the tower before the electrical work is completed on the power panel. 

The tower is separated from the building by about 300 feet.  I have installed a disconnect switch near the base of the tower and I want to prevent the generator from spinning unloaded while I complete the panel in the building.  Could I leave the disconnect switch OFF and jumper the three leads from the generator together to cause the turbine to stop?  Would this damage the generator?

Thanks,

Eric F.
 

Posted by Ken Hall on October 29, 2008, 04:15:40 PM

Re: Temporarily Stopping a Wind Turbine (Reply #1)
How long will it be before the work is completed ?
How strong might the wind get during that period ?
Since Southwest Windpower does not provide a shorting switch, they may not like the idea.  You should probably call/e-mail them and get their opinion.

Ken
 
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