Our testing using the trailer (mobile test rig) has worked so well that we have decided to build a proper custom made unit. Riaan Opperman (BTech Mech Eng student) has been tasked with the design. He came up with a novel hydraulic lift system which will take the back breaking work out of lifting and lowering the mast. When not being used as a mobile rig the unit will be parked at a suitable windy spot with the mast up and testing will continue.
Funding for the test rig has been kindly provided by the NMMU with a view to using it for student projects as well as testing of outside client's small wind turbines. We should be able to provide a full power curve for any small wind turbine in a relatively short period of time.
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