General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

4

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Metal, synthetic and fibreglass.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

2.7 m

Width

76.0 cm

Height

1.45 m

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Energy-electric

Category

Generation

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Unknown

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

Guelph

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

Period

ca. 2010

Canada

Taken from reference 1: Wenvor is identified as an important company in the HA on wind energy in Canada. From the company’s web site: "Wenvor Technologies Inc. was formed in 1992 and was primarily focused on solar power in the early years. In 1995 we embarked on designing and manufacturing a rugged wind turbine that could withstand the rigors of the extremes in the Canadian climate. 1996 brought about the first installation at what is now called the Wind Energy Institute of Canada at North Cape, PEI. We have made many design changes to that original concept. We now manufacture both a single phase and a three phase unit producing 30kW. The original fibreglass blades have been replaced by an optional carbon composite design providing lighter weight and increased rigidity. The main frame strength was improved for our cold weather conditions by using high quality ductile cast iron. Recent upgrades involved the addition of soft start controls and optional power factor correction. We have other R&D projects underway with several universities including the University of New Brunswick, University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo. Tests have been recently run utilizing a new blade design that looks promising to be able to increase power production from lighter wind speeds. A new series of 3 phase generators manufactured for us by Baldor has just been released for sale as well as new state of the art wind turbine controls manufactured by GE Digital Energy."

Function

To demonstrate wind energy technology.

Technical

Taken from reference 1: This is a cross-section of a Canadian manufactured, 30kW HAWT. This type of turbine generates enough power to supplement needs of rural customers and lower their electricity bills. The cross-section was made to be used for promotional and educational purposed by Wenvor. Upon a request from CSTMC, it has been donated to the Energy: Power to Choose exhibition by Al Paulissen, President of Wenvor Technologies Inc, in 2010.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Embossed on base "PL 95 0103/ M970/ 2205". Embossed near attachment for rotor blade "D3750", "CAC", "AW9051", "2060136 1-7".

Missing

Missing parts to make it complete are one blade and two nacelle covers.

Finish

Nacelle and its generating components are painted white.

Decoration

N/A