Poster: Icing Losses - Comparison Between Mast and Turbine Production Data
27 Sep 17
4:45 PM
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5:45 PM
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Poster Presentation
The deployment of wind energy in cold climate (CC) areas is growing rapidly. However, the performance of turbines in cold climates is significantly reduced by ice accretion on the blades. Based on actual measurements, icing can occur up to 20% of the time between the months of November and April. The presentation will highlight the main results obtained from actual pre and post construction field measurements, focusing on the relationship between anemometer icing and turbine production losses. Case studies of several years of analyzed data from both Maine and Canada wind sites will be presented. Relevant recommendations aiming to bring forth solutions to reduce the associated risks of operating in CC environments will be discussed. This valuable material will assist developers, consultants, investors and operators in accelerating the growth of wind energy production while reducing the cost of energy.