Wind Farm Tour

[jimbofitz]

Hi everyone. I'm up in Northeast US and have the opportunity to go on a GE wind farm / factory tour tomorrow.

Is there anything in particular to pay attention to? I'm mainly interested in the magnetics and conversions to the grid, but I have no familiarity with the systems.

I've heard lots about loud noise at wind sites, which I hope to experience (hopefully there is a healthy wind).

Any tips are appreciated, I'll try to post pictures/video's if possible of the wind site as they will let us within 500 feet of the turbines.

Regards,
Jim

 

[jmw]

Er, you could ask about the electrical environment within the tower and nacelle.
I understand it is a bit more demanding than many other instrument environments.




JMW

http://www.ViscoAnalyser.com

 

[metengr]

Stay upwind of rotating blades at ground level!