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Appendix 3: Turbine Site Selection 

 
The  turbine  location  is  a  very  important  factor  in  the  overall  performance  of  your  small  wind 
turbine  system.  Good  site  selection  will  maximise  the  power  that  your  turbine  will  be  able  to 
deliver. Installing a wind turbine in a bad position is similar to installing a solar panel system in the 
shade 

 it will not maximise the performance of your investment.  

 
The total amount of energy available in the wind increases drastically with small increases in wind 
speed. Therefore it is very important that you site your turbine in the best possible location. 
 
The  proposed  installation  site  for  your  wind  turbine  must  have  a  good  average  wind  speed  of  a 
minimum of 4.0m/s (9mph) and low wind turbulence. Wind turbulence is caused by obstructions to 
the  wind  such  as  trees  and  buildings.  Excessive  turbulence  will  hamper  the  performance  of  your 
turbine.  Small  wind  turbines  operate  best  in  steady  airflows.  Free  flowing  airstreams  are  more 
consistent in direction and wind speed which results in more overall power being generated by the 
wind  turbine  sys

tem.  Gusty  conditions  often  result  in  a  turbine  ‘hunting’  the  wind  reducing  the 

amount  of  overall  power  generated.  Gusty  and  turbulent  conditions  also  exert  fluctuating  forces 
upon the turbine that can reduce the reliability and lifespan of the system.  
 

Wind shadowing and barriers:  

Wind barriers are simply obstacles that impede the flow of the wind 

(such  as  trees  and  buildings).  A  large  ‘wake’  of  turbulent  airflow  will  occur  for  a  long  distance 

downwind of a barrier. It is not desirable to locate a turbine in this zone.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Topography:  

For areas of undulating ground, the turbine should be installed in the highest possible 

position avoiding wind barriers and turbulence. For areas that are generally flat, the turbine can be 
installed in any position. Remember that the LE-600 has a low voltage output, so it is important to 
keep the cable run to the batteries / inverter as short as possible.

 

 

Surface roughness of the ground: 

Long grass, crops or bushes  will have the  effect of  slowing the 

wind down (even at the height of the tower). Try to install your turbine where the ground is smooth 
to increase the overall power production of the system.

 

 
 
 

WIND DIRECTION

OBSTRUCTIONS

TURBULENT

AIRFLOW ZONE

HEIGHT

2 X HEIGHT

20 X HEIGHT

2 X HEIGHT

 

Summary of Contents for LE-600

Page 1: ...www leadingedgepower com Page 1 of 48 Rev Q LE 600 Turbine Installation Operation Guide 1 55m Diameter Micro Wind Turbine for generating clean and renewable electricity anywhere the wind blows Leadin...

Page 2: ...ig 12 Typical Stand Alone Battery Charging Wiring Diagram 18 Fig 13 Typical Hybrid Wind PV System Wiring Diagram 19 Turbine Operation 20 Maintenance 21 Post installation Checks to be carried out one m...

Page 3: ...e that the turbine and the controller are connected to the battery separately Failing to do so will damage the equipment and invalidate your warranty Don t allow the turbine to run without being conne...

Page 4: ...ing Yaw wing design to ensure responsive yawing Maintenance free low friction bearing arrangements Extremely quiet injection moulded blades with Whispower geometry and aerofoil design Long life yaw pi...

Page 5: ...the turbine output cables together to create a short circuit during the mechanical installation process This will prevent the turbine from spinning up during the installation Never install the turbin...

Page 6: ...r Diameter 1540 mm Rated Wind Velocity 8 m s Rated Output 160 Watts Max Output 750 Watts 900 Watts in certain applications Rated RPM 550 Start up Wind Velocity 2 m s Total weight 19 5 Kg Tower mount 6...

Page 7: ...ut Package Contents Your LE 600 Turbine will arrive containing the components shown below If any of the components are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately LE 600 Chassis Qty 1 Ro...

Page 8: ...each required A Set of Metric Standard Hexagon Keys Electrical screw drivers Power drill 6 5 mm 3 0 mm diameter twist drill bit suitable for drilling through steel Digital multi meter capable of meas...

Page 9: ...or lower this bedding in period will be extended by a further 50 hours of normal operation Connect a digital multi meter to any two of the three output leads extending from the yaw pivot With the mul...

Page 10: ...tion It is important that a washer is used underneath the anti vibration nuts 3 set screws 3 washers and 3 anti vibration nuts should be used on each blade Tighten the fixings until the blades are saf...

Page 11: ...ending on the merits of the installation and therefore the remaining installation steps maybe completed in an alternative sequence 5 Fit the Rotor Blade Assembly This is done by offering the rotor hub...

Page 12: ...12 of 48 Rev Q 6 Check the blade rotation Once the blades have been fitted and secured to the chassis ensure that they rotate freely Take this opportunity to check that all of the blade and hub fixin...

Page 13: ...igning the mounting slots of the nose cone with the corresponding barbs on the rotor blades Once the nose cone is fitted correctly over the blades and runs concentrically fix it in position using Qty...

Page 14: ...correct wire size cross sectional area This will vary depending on your nominal battery voltage and the distance that the cables will be run Careful selection of the cable size is required It will not...

Page 15: ...ct the turbine output cables to the transmission cables using a suitable terminal block with a minimum rating of 75 Amps 12V 40 Amps 24V 25 Amps 48V Offer the turbine up to the support structure and p...

Page 16: ...rain on the transmission cables running down the tower from the turbine Clip the cables to the inside of the tower Failure to do this will result in excessive mechanical strain on the cable joints wit...

Page 17: ...ristar 45A or 60A Diversion Charge Controller is recommended to manage the power output from the turbine to the batteries The diversion charge controller operates by increasingly switching output to a...

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Page 20: ...specific operational instructions This arrangement is more effective than stop starting the turbine incessantly Shut Down The run stop switch should only be used to slow the unit prior to taking it do...

Page 21: ...s cracking or fatigue A new set of rotor blades should be fitted if any cracks of fractures have occurred part numbers available in the Spares section Remove any build up of dirt and debris from the r...

Page 22: ...Turbines Dealer and quote the part numbers listed below Rotor Blade qty 3 matched set DP LETU 041G Magnet Rotor SA LETU 003 Stator 12V 24V 48V SA LETU 005 Nose Cone DP LETU 301 Yaw pivot slip ring mod...

Page 23: ...id the warranty and may compromise the safety of the machine What is not covered by your warranty Damage caused by unsatisfactory installation of the turbine tower and or control equipment Damage caus...

Page 24: ...is Disclaimer All specifications are subject to change without prior notice The information given in this User Manual is believed to be accurate and reliable Leading Edge Turbines assumes no responsib...

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Page 26: ...ing routine inspection or maintenance always stop the turbine by activating the stop switch Electrical Safety Hazards The Tristar controller and dump load operates with low voltage DC Even at these lo...

Page 27: ...ense when installing and operating your turbine and Charge Controller Electrical Installation Please refer to the overall electrical schematic in the turbine installation for appropriate generic wirin...

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Page 42: ...ition The turbine is dynamically braked and may rotate very slowly Position 2 Turbine Run position The turbine output is allowed to flow straight through the switch Safety Precautions Safety must alwa...

Page 43: ...Always follow the manufacturer s safety instructions when handling lead acid batteries Ensure that the Universal Run Stop switch is correctly wired as per these instructions and wiring schematics Inc...

Page 44: ...in more overall power being generated by the wind turbine system Gusty conditions often result in a turbine hunting the wind reducing the amount of overall power generated Gusty and turbulent conditio...

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