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Home My WebLink AboutTesting of Small Wind Turbines at Regional Test Centers, December 2009“Testing of Small Wind December 8 x 2009 Regional Test Centers” Prepared by: Gwen Holdmann and Katherine Keith. Wind Diesel Application Center. Alaska Center for Energy and Power. University of Alaska. 814 Alumni Drive. Po Box 755910. Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-5910 Contact Info: gwen.holdmann@alaska.edu (907-590-4577) and kmkeith@alaska.edu (907-590-0751) National Renewable Energy Laboratory REE-0-40878 1 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY 1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is in the process of developing standards for the testing and evaluation of small wind turbines. The lack of independently tested and certified small wind turbines has created a market for cheap, unreliable, and unsafe turbines. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL), a DOE national laboratory, National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) proposes to subcontract with other entities to establish Small Wind Regional Test Centers (RTCs). These RTCs will expand small wind turbine testing capability within the United States and will allow for cost effective testing of small wind turbines to the IEC standard. The test results gained can be used to obtain third party certification by the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC). The Alaska Center for Energy and Power’s Wind Diesel Application Center proposes to subcontract with NWTC to establish aSmall Wand RTC. OBJECTIVES 1. To establish a Regional Test Center (RTC) capable of testing small wind turbines to IEC small wind turbine test standards. 2. To conduct independent testing, per the IEC small wind test standards, to provide high quality, independent test results for two small turbines. 3. Provide a focus for workforce and curriculum development efforts at the University of Alaska. SCOPE OF WORK 1. To establish the infrastructure (facilities, staff, procedures, and equipment) necessary to conduct certification testing of small wind turbines. The turbines shall be tested to the IEC SWT test standards; the AWEA SWT test standard shall be used when it is more rigorous than the IEC standard. 2. Coordinate with Tempest Wind for pre-test inspection, installation, instrumentation, commissioning, and post test inspection of the wind turbine systems at the RTC test site. 3. Evaluate the turbines through testing and other observations over a test period of up to eighteen months (for a total duration test standard of 2500 hours of operation) per the IEC standards. 4. Write teports of test findings (one per test) and post on a publicly ee web site. Si To “Nharr (ee MevenheA techniGrk by ne cach [ob 1018 1.2 ALASKA WIND ENERGY chnet Alaska has some of the best wind resources in the world, as is illustrated by the map in Figure 1. This map focuses on resources in mainland Alaska consistent with utility-scale production. The fies best resources are concentrated near the coast and on the large coastal plains and river deltas, as well as passes, hills and ridge tops in the interior regions of the state. The Alaska Panhandle and Aleutian islands also have world-class resources, although these are not shown in Figure 1. Overall, approximately 1/3 of the rural communities in Alaska are considered to have a developable wind resource, as well as the major population centers of Fairbanks and Anchorage. | kc resource map of mainland Alaska, developed the Department of Energy and the ational Renewable Energy Laboratory. This resource map shows wind speed estimates at 50 meters above the ground and depicts the resource that could be used for utility-scale wind development. There are two categories of utility scale wind projects in Alaska. These include 1) Rural off-grid applications that typically offset very high cost diesel generation and are installed in tandem with diesel generation; and 2) Grid inter-tied multi-megawatt wind farms that are more similar in scope to typical wind farms in the lower-48. While there are several large, multi-megawatt wind projects planned in Alaska, only one is under construction. However, Alaska is currently considered a world leader in wind-diesel technologies, with ISsyst ms installed and 25 additional systems in construction or under development. 1.3. THE WIND DIESEL APPLICATION CENTER The purpose of this proposal is to expand the research program conducted under The Alaska Wind-Diesel Applications Center (WiDAC) at the University of Alaska. WiDAC was formed in 2008 to support the broader deployment of cost-effective wind-diesel technologies to reduce and/or stabilize the cost of energy both on an international level and specifically in Alaska’s rural communities. The increasing global acceptance of wind-diesel technology combined with the expanded need for intelligent grids, impacts of global environmental change, and economic uncertainly of continued sole dependence on fossil fuels in isolated communities, spurred the University of Alaska to develop WiDAC as a dedicated program that can provide analysis, research, and an educational base for this new market area. WiDAC is designed as a collaboration between industry and private sector developers and researchers, organized around a consortium of agencies, national labs, utilities, and private sector manufacturers and businesses involved in or supporting wind and wind-diesel projects in Alaska. Founding partners include the Alaska Energy Authority, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. WiDAC has three primary areas of focus, including. 1) Independent Analysis and Testing: Act as an independent organization to supply technical and analytical assessments of different energy options, including state of the art hardware and control software. Develop new control strategies as necessary. 2) Technical Support: Serve as a resource to provide information needed to evaluate, implement, and operate appropriate, optimized, and sustainable wind-diesel energy systems and develop the related human capacity. 3) Workforce Development and Education: Provide the State of Alaska as well as national and international organizations with the skills necessary for reliable deployment of wind- diesel technology through a green jobs workforce development program based at a technical university to train engineers, operators and project developers in the implementation of wind and other renewable technologies. Within the UA system, the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (lead organizing entity), the Mat Su Campus, the Tanana Valley Campus, the Chukchi Campus, the Bristol Bay Campus, and the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska Anchorage are all partners in WiDAC. WiDAC also has affiliations with other Universities, including the University of Massachusetts. As we continue to forward our research agenda, we expect to expand this list to include additional key universities with whom we can collaborate to share our unique expertise and real-world, statewide laboratory, and take advantage of their respective and complementary strengths. 1.4 WIDAC PARTNERS inwivecl wih This section includes some background information on many of the partners in thé) WiDAC Consortium. In total, there are 21 partners inthe-eonsortitmthat are playing an active role in meeting the research, education, or outreach goals for the program. 1.5 UNIVERSITY AND EDUCATION/OUTREACH PARTNERS The Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP), University of Alaska Fairbanks The Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska, Anchorage Mat-Su Campus of the University of Alaska, Anchorage Tanana Valley Campus (TVC) of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks The Chukchi Campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks The Bristol Bay Campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks The Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Alaska Project 1.6 UTILITY PARTNERS Alaska Village Electric Cooperative TDX Power Golden Valley Electric Association Kotzebue Electric Association Kodiak Electric Association 1.7. OTHER PARTNERS Future Farmers of America Alaska Job Corps Western Community Energy Yukon-River Intertribal Watershed Council Alaska Youth for Environmental Action 1.8 RTC DESCRIPTION The Alaska Center for Energy and Power’s (ACEP) Wind Diesel Application Center (WIDAC) will operate the Regional Test Center which will be located at Murphy Dome, Fairbanks. This will be one program, among others, which is meant to further the development of wind energy in both rural areas and arctic environments. While the scope of this proposal is strictly to allow for small wind turbine certification, an additional test facility is planned that would allow the testing of wind turbines and controls for Alaskan environments. 1.9 LOCATION The proposed turbine location is on Murphy Dome, which is less than 20 miles from the University of Alaska rairtang Gott wind speed at this site has been well documented for a period of 6 years by corti partner Golden Valley Electric Association. Their monitoring site 101 on Murphy Dome has an existin, meter met tower with projected wind average of 7.14 m/s. 30 meter actual average is 6.31. “The exact coordinates of the site are 64° 56.791' N, 148° 26.511". The site is on state land and can be permitted for turbine development. Golden Valley Electric Association has completed preliminary feasibility, environmental impact, and permitting studies and will work with the University of Alaska to further develop the site. Actual data is proprietary and h ae with the University, butis.not-inehided-in-this pete 1.10 TURBINE TO BE TESTED Turbine Type: 3 Blade HAWT, upwind, with active yaw control, active pitch control. Model: Tempest Ariel 60 kW. Rotor Diameter: 15.6 Meters Tempest Wind Energy turbines are built in Illinois, USA in an ISO-9002, Aircraft Certified facility. Tempest isa member of AWEA, the American Wind Energy Association 1.11 RTC’S ABILITY TO SET UP SMALL WIND TEST SITE ACEP itself has a diverse full time staff of twelve people with five student researchers. It is a young, dynamic program and that is reflected in the faces of the organization. ACEP core staff and faculty span a diverse range of expertise. Many are new to academia, and bring extensive industry and private sector experience to the University of Alaska. ACEP is also pioneering the concept of using affiliate ‘mentor’ faculty from throughout the country that are considered leaders in their field. These key pioneers are tapped to work with our young faculty and staff and help shape our research agenda to ensure our work is current and relevant. ACEP also maintains joint positions with key partners, including the Alaska Energy Authority and Tanana Chiefs Conference. These joint positions help strengthen the interdisciplinary and collaborative research platform on which ACEP was founded, and permit the sharing of limited resources. All these resources are brought to the Regional Test Center through WiDAC. 2 RTC TEST SITE INFORMATION 2.1 MURPHY DOME | 2.1.1 PROPOSED SMALL WIND TEST SITE The proposed turbine location is on Murphy Dome, which is less than 20 miles from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks campus. Murphy Dome is a mountain summit in Fairbanks North Star CountyUinthe state of Alaska (AK). Murphy Dome climbs to 2,890 feet (880.87 meters) above sea level. Murphy Dome is located at latitude - longitude coordinates of N 64.9525 and W -148.353333. The wind speed at this site has been well documented for a period of 6 years by consortium partner Golden Valley Electric Association. Their monitoring site 101 on Murphy Dome has an existing 80 meter met tower with projected wind average of 7.14 m/s. 30 meter actual average is 63h ae exact coordinates of the site are 64° 56.791' N, 148° 26.511'. The site is on state land and can be permitted for turbine development. Golden Valley Electric Association has completed preliminary feasibility, environmental impact, and permitting studies and will work with the University of Alaska to further develop the site. Actual data is proprietary and has not been shared with the University at this point. Non disclosure agreements are currently being prepared so that further analysis can be done in preparation for the RTC. There is an all-weather road to the peak of Murphy Dome to a parking lot and an Air Force radar station. There is also a seasonal road that arcs to the west and several trails that follow the ridges to the north. The{Pro posed RTC is at located af/approximately .4 miles northeast of the GVEA anemometer site at 64° 57’ 1.64’”N, -148° 26’ 1.35” W; however the final exact coordinates will be determined pte ea of DNR application. fn Figured: Google map of Murphy Dome, Alaska Teter Park Collage 0 G) Farberks © oy Figuredy Close-up Map of Murphy Dome-Outside Fairbanks Figured. Photo on Top of Murphy Dome [2.1.2 DOCUMENTATION OF WIND RESOURCE The existing documentation provides ample evidence that the wind resource at Murphy Dome meets the criteria set forth in the IEC Standards of a minimum of 30 hours of 15 m/s average wind and 300 hours of 9 m/s average wind. However, the only anemometer is owned by Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) who has been advised by their lawyers not to release the data freely as they have invested over a million dollars securing wind data for their members. As seen by the below letter, GVEA is very supportive of, — Proiget d was more than willing to look at their wind data to verify that their data met tKe“Tequirem nts. Over a five year period, Murphy Dome has shown to have an average of 290 hours per year of 15m/s wind and 1350 hours per year of 9 m/s wind. VEA epee \ ue Golden Valley Electric Association Your Touchstone Energy’ Cooperative KI Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., 612 Illinois Street, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Katherine Keith Monday, November 23, 2009 Wind Diesel Application Center Alaska Center for Energy and Power University of Alaska 814 Alumni Drive « P.O. Box 755910 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-5910 Katherine, GVEA would be pleased to share wind data with you but have been advised by our legal staff we cannot make public detailed wind data as that would be potentially assisting competitive entities at the expense of our members. However we can provide some general information and also more detail assuming we can get assurances (or employ a non-disclosure agreement) not to release our data to the public, other companies, institutions, and so forth. GVEA has had one meteorological test station in the Murphy Dome area, for over seven years, and the data has been ‘crunched’ by V-Bar, LLC, (http://www.v- bar.net/). They are well qualified to offer advice and analyses based on GVEA’s data. Rich Simon of V-Bar has determined that Murphy Dome provides 1350 hours/year greater than 9 mps and 290 hours/year greater than 15 mps, based on the last five years data and a hub height of 30 meters. The met station in cited is located at 64° 56.791' N, 148° 26.511' W (WGS84), 783 m elevation. [ Wind Power Rose GVEA does have a power line to the Murphy Oe caso | Dome area and there are some adjacent flat bell Ll | areas above 2,000 feet which would make an ee 2 appropriate test site. wf oe Oe GVEA already has a number of grid intertied wind generation sites up to the 100 kW size and has standards in-place for installation of wind generators up to 2 MW in size. Each case is reviewed by engineering but the probability is SLI] ‘ Le that it would be possible to add wind generation "oy “=o” in the area you are interested in. m=” | Please keep this information restricted. If you want more detail we can work on an appropriate NDA. GVEA is supportive of your proposed project and we would be happy to assist as we may. Wind diesel is certainly something which could be broadly applied in Alaska to great benefit of the population. Yours sincerely Paul C Morgan Paul Morgan Systems Manager Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., 612 Illinois Street Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (907)458-5780 www.gvea.com 2.1.2.1 TYPE OF DATA In addition to the 30 meter anemometer data that GVEA possesses the Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center hi weather monitoring station on top of Murphy Dome that is operated by CRREL. There are two stations which are currently gathering data on snow sublimation and general weather parameters. There is a Mobile Tower, which is a Campbell Scientific CR5000 with CSAT sonic 3D anemometers, and a CR10X, which measures wind speeds at 1 meter and 3 meters using RM Young anemometers. 29 eRe tors are measured including relative humidity, air temperature, heat flux in the snow and soil interface, and snow depth. While ats parameters are not directly useful to the testing protocol of the Regional Test Center it provide helpful data to analyze icing concerns which are very relevant to the Alaskan market as well as other cold weather installations. The Department of Energy's Wind Program and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) published a ae wind resource map for the state of Alaska. This resource map shows wind speed estimates at 50 meters above the ground and depicts the resource that could be used for utility-scale wind development. Future plans are to provide wind speed estimates at 30 meters, which are useful for identifying small wind turbine opportunities. The map showing the Murphy Dome area is included below as Figures The proposed RTC will be located in block 31 which is the only ‘yellow’ Class Five section on the map. According to the 30 meter GVEA anemometer data the annual average wind speed is 6.31 m/s. data. As depicted the majority of the winds are coming from 110° with glesser in BO" and TO* Gia scram Oi tos Paine tonto . Ti we therefore, also has good directional variability. This is also seen in the 3 meter CRREL data in Figure This meteorological data is publicly available online at http://137.229.20.23/vdv/VV_Frame.php using a product called Vista Data Vision. This site also has hewe¥er wind speed data as well, but the low height of the anemometer, at 3 meters, makes thé ae irrelevant. Wine SAsce The wind power rose in Figure Gswas provided by GVEA based upon their five goat 30 meter ¥ eth a oo Wind Power Rose Murphy Dome, Site 101 July 2003 - July 2008 0 35 10 340 6.0% 20 330 14.0% 30 320 12.0% 40 310 10.0% 50 300 8.0% 60 290 6.0% 70 4.0% 280 80 270 90 260 100 250 : i 110 240 120 230 130 220 ; 140 210 150 200 160 190 170 180 Figure (i wind Power Rose provided by GVEA Directional Distribution of Hourly Wind Data from CRREL 300 = 250 200 + 150 + 100 + 50 + Number of Occurances 360 340 320 300 280 260 240 220 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0O Direction in Degrees Figure @Pvirection Distribution of Hourly Wind Data from CRREL. bh 2.1.2.4 WIND SPEED DISTRIBUTION OR WEIBULL SHAPE FACTOR At this point, there is not enough information on hand to provide NREL with this information. As the University of Alaska, Fairbanks secures a non-disclosure agreement with GVEA this will be available at NRELs request. 2.1.3. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP WITH DETAIL The relevant topographic map is the Fairbanks (D-3) Quadrangle from the Fairbanks North Star Borough completed by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1950 and photo revised in 1972. Fieurdaane 744th AC&W Site, Murphy Dome, Alaska: Taken by Walter Pate in 1963 eo 1963 Show The cece © depicts Mi Dene nm [965 Shem) 0 : sh § . ‘ — C ted andseap®. FRO T Sheedy G heormen Milo ard I 3 one. af Bice Ic rp by CV EN met ber 2: tpnruU OCANen / 4 . ‘ Ky 4 LO ARTA Y " S\ pe tn Klocts 7 a ( Vv Q< ¢ Sdx2 ol eT Cc S / N \Tower Site pS) Samoa ocd ey) Figure 8: USGS Topo-map Fairbanks (D-3) Quadrangle 2.1.4 DEMONSTRATED LEGAL RIGHTS TO USE THE SITE wr The existing GVEA Anemometer site is located on plot 6 which is a aw ued lease. The proposed location for the RTC site is on plot 31, which also will be obtained through a five year DNR land lease. An application has been filled out pit ene a mn Which we-wileerect two turbines and a small shed for equipment housing’ ‘This is a relatively low risk site and no hurdles are expected with the permitting or leasing process. Updates of land acquirement status will be provided to NREL as requested. 2.1.5 CAN CONNECT TO UTILITY GRID As stated in the above letter from the local electric utility there is an existing power line going to the Murphy Dome area. Interconnecting to this grid will not pose any technical or financial difficulties. GVEA has been a progressive utility offering incentives for distributed generation among its members. Interconnection standards have been sent to the University for review and no obstacles have been identified. 2.1.6 COLD WEATHER TESTING Rime ice build-up is known to cause significant amounts of turbine downtime and reduction in capacity factor. WiDAC will enhance ice prevention techniques by the testing of anti/de icing technologies on the proposed test turbine site to be located on Murphy Dome, and existing turbines in Nome and Kotzebue, Alaska. While this is not included in the Statement of Work issued by NREL and is not included in the requested budget-it is a task that WiDAC will strive to meet for the benefit of a.wind stakeholders. Figure 9: Rime ice buildup on anemometer on Murphy Dome test site. One of two 30 m weather stations installed at the site collapsed during its first winter due to icing. 3 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT AND DAS The Regional Test Center will mostly utilize National Instruments hardware and software to acacia ec wine tine certification. This is the een of choice of a hn clos gineers who will work with the RTC and the software with which they have sib Sasi experience programming. In addition, National Instruments provides significant discounts to the University of Alaska and provides access to all software at no charge. Being that NREL uses this equipment as well, the reasons for selecting this technology are evident. X 3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED TO COMPLETE TEST PROTOCOL Using National Instrument’s online system development tool a concrete quote was obtained, assuming that no educational discounts would apply. Accelerometers and Microphones (IEPE Sensors) Part Number 779680-02 Temperature 780493-01 Voltage 779699-01 779567-01 Digital 779517-01 779103-01 Resistance 779781-01 196720-01 Controller 781174-01 Chassis 780920-01 Model Description NI 9234 with Sound and \ NI 9234 with Sound and Vibration Meas Suite (Discounted Price) NI 9213 NI 9213 16-ch TC, 24-bit C Series module NI 9264 NI 9264 16-Channel +10 V, 25 kS/s, 16-Bit, Analog Output Module NI 9940 Backshell for 36- NI 9940 Backshell for 36-pos connector block (qty 1) NI 9477 NI 9477 32-Ch 5 V to 60 V, 8 us, Sinking DO Module NI 9933 37pin D-Sub con NI 9933 37pin D-Sub connector kit NI 9219 NI 9219 4 Ch-Ch Isolated, 24-bit, +60V, 100S/s Univeral Al Module NI 9972 Backshell for 6-p NI 9972 Backshell for 6-pos connector block (qty 4) System Accessories 780039-01 779473-01 781093-01 196939-01 196938-01 182238-02 182219-05 Software 779601-09 779734-09 779735-09 Services 960903-04 NI cRIO-9024 cRIO-9024, Real-Time PowerPC Controller for cRIO, 800 MHz NI cRIO-9118 cRIO-9118, 8-slot Virtex-5 LX 110 Reconfigurable Chassis for cRIO NI MES-3980 NI MES-3980 Industrial managed 8-port ethernet switch NI 9901 NI 9901 Desktop Mounting Kit PS-15, 5Amp, 24VDC __NI PS-15 Power Supply, 24 VDC, 5 A, 100-120/200-240 VAC Input NI 9979 NI 9979 Strain relief kit for 4-pos power connector NI 9978 NI 9978 4-pos screw terminal power supply plugs (quantity 5) RS232 (2m) RS232 Null-Modem Cable, DB-9 Female to DB-9 Female, 2m Ethemet Cable, Twisted-;E1 Ethemet Cable, Twisted-pair, 5 m Developer Suite Core NI Developer Suite, English Developer Suite LabVIEW LabVIEW Real-Time Deployment Option for NI Developer Suite Developer Suite FPGA Di FPGA Deployment Option for NI Developer Suite NICFG_GLOBAL.SSAP_ NI Standard System Assurance Program for CompactRIO Figure 10: National Instruments Equipment List Quantity Price 1 USD $ 4,599.00 Subtotal: USD $ 4,599.00 1 USD $ 999.00 Subtotal: USD $ 999.00 1 USD $ 899.00 1 USD $ 29.00 Subtotal: USD $ 928.00 1 USD $ 419.00 1 USD $ 149.00 Subtotal: USD $ 568.00 1 USD $ 999.00 1 USD $ 29.00 Subtotal: USD $ 1,028.00 1 USD $ 3,999.00 Subtotal: USD $ 3,999.00 1 USD $ 4,199.00 Subtotal: USD $ 4,199.00 USD $ 1,099.00 USD $ 49.00 USD $ 209.00 USD $ 19.00 USD $ 19.00 USD $ 30.00 USD $ 20.00 Subtotal: USD $ 1,445.00 1 USD $ 4,699.00 1 USD $ 2,599.00 1 USD $ 1,999.00 Subtotal: USD $ 9,297.00 1 USD $ 1,070.00 Subtotal: USD $ 1,070.00 Total: USD $ 28,132.00 3.1.1 SAFETY AND FUNCTION The purpose of the Safety and Function Test is to characterize design and performance of the turbine. According to AWEA, it “deals with safety philosophy, quality assurance and engineering integrity, and specifies requirements for the safety of Wind Turbine Generator Systems (WTGS), including design, installation, maintenance, and operation under specified environmental conditions.” All testing will be done in accordance to the IEC standards. [3.1.2 POWER PERFORMANCE The purpose of the Power Performance Test is to characterize power and energy output of the turbine. It relates information between power output and wind speed by producing a power curve. Instrumentation Requirements A ove Wty e Instrumentation will need to provide information on wind speed and direction, air temperature and pressure, and turbine power output and operating status. e Precision Anemometers on a met tower placed 2.5 rotor diameters upwind of turbine e Requires data of 1 minute periods. Testing database is complete when: e Each wind speed bin between 1 m/s below cut-in and 14 m/s shall contain a minimum of 10 minutes of sampled data. e The total database contains at least 60 hours of data with the small wind turbine operating within the wind speed range. e The database shall include 10 minutes of data for all wind speeds at least 5 m/s beyond the lowest wind speed at which power is within 95% of maximum power. 3.1.3 DURATION The purpose of this test is to provide information regarding turbine reliability over 2500 operating hours. Instrumentation Requirements{ic VW wee Voy} e Requires data of 10 minute periods. 3.1.4 ACOUSTICS The purpose of the Acoustic Noise Emissions Test is to estimate perceived noise levels at various distances from the turbine. Acoustic measurements taken include: e Sound-power level e Octave e Tones e Wind speed e Wind Direction e Turbine Power Level umn wh mar Instrumentation requirements/include: e Four microphones on hard sound boards with wind screen e Acoustical calibrator e Instrument-quality digital tape recorder e A dynamic signal analyzer e Requires data of 10 second periods e Measures continuous A-weighted sound pressure level e Determine 1/3 octave band spectra e Determine narrow band spectra 3.2 SCHEMATICS OF PROPOSED DAS SYSTEM 4 SPECIFICATION SHEETS FOR PROPOSED INSTRUMENTATION [4.1.1 NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS COMPACT RIO “The National Instruments CompactRIO programmable automation controller (PAC) is a low- cost reconfigurable control and acquisition system designed for applications that require high performance and reliability. The system combines an open embedded architecture with small size, extreme ruggedness, and hot-swappable industrial I/O modules. 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(30 vOC) Y Screw Terminal ‘NI 8485, ¥ v SSR 8 Sink/Souce 9ms 60 VDC, 30,VAC 750 rma cA ‘Screw Terminal Table 5. C Series Digital Output and Relay Module Selection Guide Overview pulse-width modulation (PWM) outputs for controlling motors, heaters, High-performance digital output and switching modules for National of fans, as well as perform pulse code modulation encoding (PCME) for Instruments CompactRIO embedded systems, R Series expansion wireless telemetry applications. chassis, and NI CompactDAQ systems provide extended voltage ranges and high current-switching capacity for direct control of a wide array of industrial and automotive actuators. Each module features an integrated connector junction box with screw-terminal or cable options for flexible, low-cost signal wiring. All modules feature the NI CompactRIO Extreme Industrial Certifications and Ratings. Key Features © High-performance digital output switching for any CompactRIO embedded system, R Series expansion chassis, or NI CompactDAQ system * Screw-terminal, strain relief, high-voltage, cable, solder-cup backshell, and other connectivity options © Channel-to-earth ground double-isolation barrier for safety System Compatibility and noise immunity You can use NI C Series modules interchangeably in CompactRIO and © NI CompactRIO Extreme Industrial Certifications and Ratings NI CompactDAQ chassis. Many of the advanced timing features described apply only to CompactRIO reconfigurable I/O systems and not Visit ni.com/compactrio or ni.com/compactdag for up-to-date SN Conmpectadl information on module availability, example programs, application notes, and other developer tools Advanced Features Typical certifications — Actual specifications vary from product to When used in CompactRIO, C Series digital output modules connect product. 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Table 2 contains all of the connector blocks available for C Series 1/0 modules Accessory Description NI 9932 10-position strain relief and high-voltage screw-terminal connector kit NI 9933 37-pin D-Sub connector kit with strain relief and D-Sub shell NI 9934 25-pin D-Sub connector kit with strain relief and D-Sub shell NI9935 15-pin D-Sub connector kit with strain relief and D-Sub shell NI 9936 10-position screw-terminal plugs (quantity 10} Note: To meet shock and vizration requirements, you must aff ferrules to the enck of the wires on all screw-terminal connectors. Table 2. C Series 1/0 Module Connector Blocks Table 3 lists the recommended connector block accessories for each C Series digital output and relay module. C Series Digital Output and Relay Module Recommended Module Accessory NI 9401 NI 9334" NI 9403, NI 93332 Ni 9472 Ni 9932, NI 9936 NI 9472 with D-Sub NI 9334" NI 9474 Ni 9932, NI 9936 NI 9476 NI 93332 NI 9477 NI 93332 NI-9481 Ni 9932, NI 9936 NI 9485 NI £939 ‘Requires a 25-pin D-Sub connectar such as the NI 9534 acosssony kt *Requites a 37-pin D-Sub connector such as the NI 9933 acoussory kit Table 3. Recommended Connector Block Accessories for Compact}O The NI 9932 kit provides strain relief and operator protection from high-voltage signals for any 10-position screw-termina’ module. Figure 1. NI 9932 10-Position Strain Relief and High-Voltage Screw-Terminal Connector Kit The NI 9933 includes a screw-terminal connector with strain relief as well as a D-Sub solder-cup backshell for creating custom cable assemblies for any module with a 37-pin D-Sub connector ie fy 'z Figure 2. Nb 9932 37-Pin ub Connector Kit with Strain Refef and D-Sub Shell The NI 9934 includes a screw-terminal connector with strain relief as well as a D-Sub soldet-cup backshell for creating custom cable assemblies for any module with a 25-pin D-Sub connector. Figure 3. Ni 9934 25-Pin D-Sub Connector Kit with Strain Refef and D-Sub Sheil Ihe NI 9935 includes a screw-terminal connector with strain reliet as well as a D-Sub solder-cup backshell for creating custom cable assemblies for any module with a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Figure 4. NI 9938 15-Pin D-Sub Connector Kit with Strain Refef and D-Sub Sheil BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL 800 813 3693 (U.S.) C Series Module Accessories The NI 9936 consis:s of 10-position s2rew-terminal plugs for any 10-position screw-terminal module. Figue 5. Ni $936 10-Fosition Screw-Ter Visit ni.com/compactrio or ni.com/compactdag for up to cate nfurnation un aveilabili ty uf accessuries. [4.1.3 TEMPERATURE Tecmical S; NATIONAL Urited St: INSTRUMENTS (866) 531-6285 into@ni.com mation | Detailed Specifications it the product page resources tab on ni.com Requirements and Comeatibility | Ordering Int For user manuals ana dimensional drawings, vi 16-Channel Thermocouple Module NI 9213 * Built-n CUC (coldjunction compensation) * Atozero channel for offset error compensaton + High-speed mode for up to 1,200 Sis (aggregate) + J, KT, E,N, 8, F, and S types supgortec + 250 Vrms channel-to-earth ground safety isclaton + Included beckshel kt (Hl ‘or strain relief + 2é-bil ADC for up to 0.02 ‘C measurement sensitivity Overview The NI 9213is a high-dersiry hemccouple module for NIC Se‘ies carriers designed for higher-channal-count systems, With this medule, you can add thermocouples te nixed signal toxt systems without taking up too many clots. Tho NI 0213 ie similar to the NI 9214 four chaanel thermozouple module except it festures ‘our times the chanel count cnd almost 100 times the szmple rate You can use up to cight NI 9212 modules in an NI Compact0AQ chassis or CompactRIO chassis for 128 zhe-moceupic measuremerts n a single chassis, or deploy a single nocule in any of the USB, Ethernat, or Wi-Fi cartiers for C Series modules Each shipping kit contains -NI9213 module with spring-termina’ connectivity -NI 90/0 backshell for cabling ane strair relief Spring termina tool for signal wire inceticn Back to Tep Requirements and Compatibility OS Information Driver Information Software Compatibility * Windows *NERIO + Labview + Real-Time 0S *NEDAQm« *LabV SigralExpress + LabWindows/CVI + Measurement Studio + Visual Studio NET + Visual C++ + Visual Studio Bact to Teo Comparison Tables NI9213 1,200 Sis 24-bit Lowest cost/channe! NI 9219 4 50 Sésich 24-bit Channel-to-channel isolation NI9211 4 14 Sis 24-bit Low-channel count Back to Top Application and Technology Channel Density for High-Channel-Count Systems Temperature measurements can vary greatly over the different components in a machine, the surface of a device, or the volume of a given space. By taking more temperature measurements, you can better quantify the thermal gradients and achieve more accurate test results The Ni 9213 was designed with density in mind to enable a large number of thermocouple channels in a compact space. With up to eight NI 9213 modules installed in an Ni CompactRIO or NI CompactDAQ chassis, you can measure up to 122 thermocouples in a system that fits inside a 9 by 9 by 26 cm box. For even more portable temperature measurement systems, you can instal the Ni 9213 into one of the single module carriers for NI C Senes modules to make 16-channel thermocouple measurements over USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi (802.11bvg). CJC and Autozero for a More Accurate Measurement The NI 9213 has built-in cold-junction compensation (CJC) to eliminate error caused by the physical connection of the sensor to the instrumentation. The contact of two dissimilar metals creating a voltage potential is the principle on which thermocouples are designed, and, as such, the contact of the dissimilar thermocouple metal with the spring terminal must be removed from the calculation. This is done through a process known as cold-junction compensation, with the cold junction being the mating of the sensor to the instrument. AENI instrumentation designed for thermocouple measurement contains CJC circuitry including the NI 9211, NI 9219, and NI 9213. In addition to CJC, the Ni 9213 features an extra, internal-only channel known as the autozero channel. By measuring the autozero channel at the beginning of each channel scan, you can eliminate further offset errors to provide a more accurate temperature measurement. C Series Compatibility ‘The NI C Series hardware family features more than 50 measurement modules and several chassis and carriers for deployment. With this variety of modules, you can mix and match measurements such as temperature, acceleration, flow, pressure, strain, acoustic, voltage, current, digital, and more to create a custom system. Instaf the modules in one of several carers to create a single module USB. Ethernet, or WiFi system, or combine them in chassis such as N! CompactDAQ and CompactRIO to create a mixed-measurement ‘system with synchronized measurements. You can instal up to eight modules in a simple, complete NI CompactDAQ USB cata acquisition system to synchronize all of the analog output, analog input, and digital VO from the modules. For a system without a PC, CompactR!O holds up to eight modules and features a built-in processor, RAM, and storage for an embedded data logger or contro! unit. For higher-speed control. CompactRIO chassis incorporate a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that you can program with NI LabVIEW software to achieve silicone-speed processing on I/O data from C Series modules. Back to Top Ordering Information For a complete list of accessories, visit the product page on ni.com NI9213 16-Channel TC Module NI 9213 16-Channel Thermocouple 780493-01 No accessories required. Module Kit NI-9974 Replacement Spring Terminal 196740-01 No accessories required for 36-pin Modules NI 9940 Backshell Kit for 36-pin Modules 779567-01 No accessories required. i = 3 Software Recommendations NI LabVIEW Frofessional Development System for Linux® + Easy-to-use graphical developnert envrorment + Rapid user interface sevelcpment for displaying live data + Extensive signal processing, avalysis, axd nach functionaliry + Source code control ntegretion and code comotexity metrics + light integraticn with a wide range ot measurement harawere + Multioie communication options (TCP/IP, UDP, serial, and mote) Sack 12 199 Support and Services System Assurance Programs Ni system assurance programs are cesigned to make it even easier ‘or you to own an NI system. These programs include corfiguration and deployment services for yeur II PX!, ComaactRiO, or Compact FieltPoint system The NI Rasic System Assurance Program provices a simple integration test and ensuiras that your system is delivered campletely assembed in one box. When you configure your sys:em with the NI Staidard System Assurance Program, you can select ‘tom available N| system driver sets and application development envronments to create customized, reorderable sofware configurations. Your system arrives fuly assembled and tested in one box with your software preinstaled ‘When you order your system with the stancard program, you alsc receive system-specific doc umantaticn inci ding 3 bil of materials. an integration test reporl, a recommended maintenance plan, and irecuently asked question do-umerts. Finally, the standard program reduces the to‘al cost of owning an Ni system by providing three yea’s of warranty coverage and calibration service. Use the cniine produc: advisors at ni. conr/acvisor tb find a system assurance program to meet your needs. Calibration NI measurement hardware is calibrated to ensure measurement accuracy and verify that the device neats its oublished spacifications. To ensure the ongoing accuracy of your measurement naraware, Ni offers basic or Jetatled recalipraticn service tn2t proves Ongoing ISO YUU" audit complance and conndence n your measurements 10 learn more ADOUT Ni Calltration services or to locate a qualified service Cente’ near you, Contact your local Sales offce oF visit ni.com/calibration. Technical Support Gel answers Wo your (echnical questivns using the flowing Natio ral Instuments resvuices. + Support - Visi: ni.com/support to access ths NI KrowledgeBase, example programs, and tutorials or to cortact our applicatiors engineers who are located in NI sales offices around the world and speak :he local language. ’ www nico Detailed Specifications The following specifications are typ cal for the range - 40 to 70°C uness otherwise ncted ‘Warm-up time. Input Characteristics Number of channels: ADC resolution Tyne of ANG Samolirg mod> Vollage measurement range Temperature measurement ‘anges. 15min 16 Werrnecouple chant els, 1 inle na aulezero channel, * interral cold-jurcticn comoensaton channel 24 bits Delta-Sigma Scanned 278.125 mv Works over temperature ranges defined by NIST (J. K,T, EN B.R, S thermocouple tyoes) Timing modes Timing Mode Conversion Time (Per Channel) Sample Rate (Al Channels ) High-resolution 55 ms 1$/s High opcod 740 yo 75 Sis Common-mode voltage range Channel-io-COM COM-to-earth ground Common-mode rejection ratio High-resolution mode (at DC and 50-60 Hz) Channel-to-COM COM-to-earth ground High-speed mode (at 0-60 Hz) Channel-to-COM COM-to-earth ground Input bandwidth High-resolution mode High-speed mode High-resolution noise rejection (at 50 and 60 Hz) Overvoltage protection Differential input impedance Input current Input noise High-resolution mode High-speed mode Gain error High-resolution mode High-speed moce Offset error High-resolution mode High-speed mode Offset error from source impedance Cold-junction compensation accuracy Oto 70°C 21.2 V min #250 V 100 dB >170 0B 70 dB >150 dB 14.4 Hz 78 Hz 60 dB #30 V between any two inputs 78MQ 50 nA 200 nv. Tv 0.03% typ at 25 *C, 0.07% typ at - 40 to 70°C, 0.15% max at — 40 to 70 °C 0.04% typ at 25 °C, 0.08% typ at - 40 to 70 °C, 0.16% max at - 40 to 70 °C 4 pV typ, 6 pV max 14 WV typ, 17 WV max Add 0.05 uV per ©, when source impedance >50 Q 0.8 °C typ, 1.7 °C max — 4010 70°C 1.4 °C typ, 2.1 °C max MIBE 892,40/ nours at 25 “C; Bellcore Issue z, Method 1, Case 3, Limited Part Stress Method 8 Note Contact NI for Bellcore MTBF specificaticns at other tempevatures or for MIL-HDBK-217F specications. Measurement sensitivty High-esolution mode: Types J, K, T,E,N <0.02°C Types B, R, 9 “015°C High-spesd mode Types J, K, T.E <025°C Tyoe N <035°C Tyve B <12°C TynesR.S <are Figures 6, 7, 8,9, and 10 show the errors for ezch thernocouple type when connected to the NI 9213 with the autozero channel on. The figures display the maximum erro’s over a full tenperature range 2nc typical erro’s at room ‘emperature. The tigures accoun’ for gain elrors, offset errors, differential and integral nonlinearity, quantization errors, noise errors, 50 2 leed wire ‘sistance, and cold-junction compensation errors. The figures do not account for the accuracy oF the thermocouple itself Thermocouple Types J and N Errors: 5 Measurement Error ('C) 9. + T T T -202 Es) 300 580 800 105) 100 Measured Temperature ((C) — Max (High speed),-491070 'C —_— — Typ (High speed), room temp +++ Max (High res), 40 to 70°C += Typ (High res), room temp 4.1.4 RESISTANCE NI 9219 Specifications The following specifications are typical for the range —40 to 70 °C unless otherwise noted. Input Characteristics Number of channels .............00ecee 4 analog input channels ADC resolution Type of ADC... Sampling mode.............ccsssss00 Type of TEDS supported .......... . 24 bits prefiltering) sso Simultaneous IEEE 1451.4 TEDS Class II (Interface) . Delta-sigma (with analog Mede input ranges NATIONAL einsteumenrs Mode Nominal Range(s) al Range(s) Voltage +60 V,£15 V, 44 V, | +60 V,+15 V. +4 V. +1 V, +125 mV +1 V. £125 mV Curreat #25 mA #25 mA 4-Wire and 2-Wire Resistance | 10 KQ, 1 KQ 10.5 KQ, 1.05 KQ Thermocouple +125mV +125mV 4-Wire and 3-Wire RTD Quarter-Bridge Pt 1000, Pt 100 350 Q, 120 2 5.05 KQ, 505 Q 390 Q, 150 Q Half-Bridge 1500 mV/V 1500 mV/V Full-Bridge 462.5 mV/V, +52.5 mV/V, +7.8 mV/V +7.8125 mV/V Digital In iM 0-60 V Open Contact ma 105KQ Conversion time, no channels in TC mode High speed .........0.0..ceeeseee 10 ms for all channels Best 60 Hz rejection Best 50 Hz rejection ....110:ms for all channels v130 ms for all channels High resolution. ......seesseseseeee+e 500 ms for all channels Conversion time, one or more channels in TC mode High speed... Best 60 Hz rejection .. Best 50 Hz rejection .. High resolution Overvoltage protection Terminals | and 2................:.+ £30 V Terminals 3 through 6, across any combination .............. +60 V Input impedance Voltage and Digital In modes (460 V, +15 V, +4 V).. -1MQ .+ 20 ms for all channels . 120 ms for all channels .. 140 ms for all channels ..-510 ms for all channels Current mode............. 240 QO All Other modes ..... 0. <- 50s soseeos0 >1GQ Accuracy Gain Error Offset Error (% of (ppm of Reading) Range) Typ (25 °C, +5 °C), Mode, Range Max (-40 to 70 °C) Voltage, £60 V 40.3, +0.4 +20, +50! Voltage, +15 V +0.3, +0.4 +60, +180 Voltage, +4 V +£0.3, +0.4 +240, +720 Voltage, +1 V 140.1, £0.18 +15, +45! Voltage/Thermocouple, +125 mV 10.1, £0.18 £120, £360 Current, £25 mA +0.1, 40.6 +30, +100 4-Wire and 2-Wire? Resistance, 1OKQ | — +0.1, 0.5 £120, +320 4-Wire and 2-Wire? Resistance, | KQ +0.1, 0.5 +1200, +3200 4-Wire and 3-Wire RTD, Pt 1000 +0.1, 0.5 +240, +640 4-Wire and 3-Wire RTD, Pt 100 +0.1, 0.5 +2400, +6400 Quarter-Bridge, 350 Q +0.1, £0.5 +2400, +6400 Quarter-Bridge, 120 Q +0.1, 0.5 +2400, +6400 Mode, Range Gain Error, (% of Reading) Offset Error (ppm of Range) Typ (25 °C, 5 °C), Max (-40 to 70 °C) Half-Bridge, +500 mV/V £0.03, £0.07 +300, +450 Full-Bridge, 62.5 mV/V +£0.03, £0.08 | +300, £1000 Full-Bridge, 7.8 mV/V +£0.03, £0.08 | £2200, £8000 60 Hz rejection conversion time. assumes 0 Q of lead wire resistance ' Offset Error is +80 typ/t150 max ppm for Voltage mode with +60 V range and +70 typ/140 max ppm for Voltage mode with +1 V range when using the Best 2 2-Wire Resistance mode accuracy depends on the lead wire resistance. This table Cold-junction compensation SEMSOP ACCULACY .. oe ceeere cee eeeteetteeeneeeee Stability Gain Drift Offset Drift {ppm of (ppm of Mode, Range Reading/'C) Range/’C) Voltage, +60 V +20 40.2 Voltage, +15 V +20 40.8 Voltage, +4 V +20 43.2 Voltage, +1 V +10 +0.2 Voltage/Thermocouple, +125 mV +10 +1.6 Current, +25 mA +15 4 4-Wire and 2-Wire Resistance, 10 KQ +15 43 4-Wire and 2-Wire Resistance, | KQ +15 +30 4-Wire and 3-Wire RTD, Pt 1000 +15 +6 4-Wire and 3-Wire RTD, Pt 100 +15 +60 Quarter-Bridge, 350 Q +15 +120 Quarter-Bridge, 120 Q +15 #240 Half-Bridge, +500 mV/V +3 +20 Gain Drift Offset Drift (ppm of (ppm of Mode, Range Reading/C) Range/'C) Full-Bridge, +62.5'mV/V +3 +20 Full-Bridge, +7.8 mV/V +3 +20 Input noise in ppm of Rangeyy. Conversion Time Best Best High | 60 Hz 50 Hz High Mode, Range speed | rejection | rejection | resolution Voltage, +60 V 7.6 1.3 1.3 0.5 Voltage, £15 V 10.8 19 1.9 0.7 Voltage, +4 V 10.8 ma 2.7 1.3 Voltage, +1 V 7.6 1.3 1.3 0.5 Voltage/Thermocouple, 10.8 19 1.9 1.0 +125 mV Current, £25 mA 10.8 1.9 1.9 1.0 Conversion Time Best Best High | 60 Hz 50 Hz High Mode, Range speed | rejection | rejection | resolution 4-Wire and 2-Wire 4.1 1.3 0.8 0.3 Resistance, IOKQ 4-Wire and 2-Wire 71 1.8 12: 0.7 Resistance, 1 KQ 4-Wire and 3-Wire RTD, 7.6 17 L.1 04 Pt 1000 4-Wire and 3-Wire RTD, 10.8 1.9 19 0.9 Pt 100 Quarter-Bridge, 350 Q 5.4 1.0 1.0 07 Quarter-Bridge, 120 Q 5.4 1.0 1.0 0.7 Half-Bridge, +500 mV/V 3.8 05 0.5 0.2 Full-Bridge, 62.5 mV/V 5.4 1.0 1.0 0.8 Full-Bridge, +7.8 mV/V 30 47 47 2.3 Input bias current. .<lnA INL wiceccccccesessees 15 ppm! CMRR (fig = 60 HZ) ossoseccesseesereeeneee >100 dB NMRR .90 dB? at 60 Hz Best 50 Hz rejection .. 0 dB at 50 Hz High resolution... 65 dB at 50 Hz and 60 Hz Excitation level for Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge modes Best 60 Hz rejection .. Mode Load Resistance (Q) Excitation (V) Half-Bridge 700 25: Half-Bridge 240 2.0 Full-Bridge 350 27 Full-Bridge 120 2.2 ' INL is £140 ppm for Voltage mode with +60 V or +1 V range when using the Best 60 Hz rejection conversion time. 2 NMRR is 80 dB for Voltage mode with +1 V range when using the Best 60 Hz rejection conversion time. © National instruments Corp. 9 Ni 9219 Specifications Excitation level for Resistance, RTD, and Quarter-Bridge modes Load Resistance (Q) xcitation (mV) 120 30 350 150 IK 430 10K 2200 MT BR o.osccesccsscrsoneenteeeneeecerees 384,716 hours at 25 °C: Bellcore Issue 6, Method 1, Case 3, Limited Part Stress Method Note Contact NI for Bellcore MTBF specifications at other temperatures or for MIL-HDBK-217F specifications. Power Requirements Power consumption from chassis Active mode .. Sleep mode... NW 9219 Specifications 10 nicom Thermal dissipation (at 70 °C) Active mode . 625 mW max Sleep mode ... 25 wW max Physical Characteristics If you need to clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel. Spring-terminal Wiring............:000 18 to 28 AWG copper conductor wire with 7 mm (0.28 in.) of insulation stripped from the end WRG sa cscscscsssessctneasiecesssvssesnssenses 156 g (5.5 02.) Safety Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within these limits. Isolation Channel-to-channel Cnt OUS 55.002000200055-005006 250 VAC, Measurement Category II WHS ssc seseressssnssssesoess 1390 VAC, verified by a Ss dielectric withstand test © National Instruments Corp. " Ni 9219 Specifications Channel-to-earth ground Continous ..0......ee cee ee eee 250 VAC, Measurement Category II Withstand ........:ee cesses: 2300 VAC, verified by a 5s dielectric withstand test Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet, for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe. Do vor connect the NI 9219 to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories IE] or IV. Safety Standards This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: * IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 * UL61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit ni.com/certification, search [4.1.5 ACCELEROMETERS AND MICROPHONES Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition NI 9233, NI 9234 NEW! 24-bit resolution 102 dB dynemic rance 4 simultaneaus analog inp its 15 V input range Sn jaliasing fillets TEDS read/write Supperted in NI CompactDAQ, Compact3iG, and Hi-Speed USB carrier Recommended Software © .abVIEW © LabVIEW Sound and Vibration Toolkit Sounc ard Vibration Measurement Suite oeee Model Max Sampling Rate IEPE Coupling Ni 9233 30 kS/e Akwaye enabled (2 mA} AC coupling Non08 EL2KSis Scftware selectable Software selectab e (Wor2 mA) AC/DC ccupl ng lable |. C Seies Dynamic Signal Aqquisition Selection Guide Overview The National Instruments £233 anc 9234 are four-chaanel dynamic signal acquisit on modules for nakirg high-accuracy m2asurements from IEFE sensors. The NI 9233 and £234 C Series analcg input nodules deliver 102 dB of dynamic range and incorporate IEPE (2 m4 constant current signal conditioning tor accelerometers aid microphones. Ihe ‘our input channels s multaneovsly acquire at rates from 2 to 50 kHz or, with the NI 9234. up to 51.2 kS/s. In additicn, the mocules nclude built-in antialiasing f Iters that automatically adjust to your sampling rate. Conpatible with a sirgle-mocule LSB carrier and NI CompactDAQ and ConpactRIO hardware, the NI 9233 and 9234 are idec! for a wide variety of ncbile/portable applications such as _ndustrial machine condition mcnitoring ard in-vehicle roise, vibration, and harshness test ng. Hardware ‘Aralysis Capabilities: Each simullaneucs signal is buffered, enalug Power speara ; Zann FIs prefiltered, and sampled hy a 74-bit de ta- Frectinnal-sctare vabysts sigma analcg-10-digital convercer (ADC) that Ordor spoetra performs digital filtering with a cutoff Trenswnt anabsie frequency that a-tomatically adjusts to your data rate. The NI 9233 and 9234 feature a voltace range of +6 V and e dynamic rang2 ct more thay 10U dB. In addition, the mocules nclude ‘he capability to read end write to transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) Ulass 1 smart sensors. Ihe NI 9232 and 9234 provide +30 V ot overvoltege protection {with respect to chassis ground} fer I[PL sensor connections. The NI 9234 has three softwar2-selectable modes of measurement opereticn: IEPE-on with AC ccupling, EPE-off with AC coupling. and IEPE-off with C ccupling. IEPE excitation and AC caupling are nul suftware-selectable ard are always enablec fur the NI 9233. The N 9733 and 9734 use a metnod of A/D conversion known as delta-sigma moduletion. If, for example, the date rete is 25 kS/s, then each ADC actual y samples its input s gnal at 3.2 MS/s (128 times the data rate) and produces samples that are applied to a digital filter. This filter then expands the data to 24 bits, rejects sicnal components greater tian 12.8 kHz [th Nycuist frequency), and digitally resampies tne data at the chosen data rate of 25 kS/s. This combination of analog and digital “ilt2ring provides an accurate reoresentation of Jesirable signals while rejecting out of bard signals. The built in antial asing flters automatically adjust themselves to discriminate between signals based on the frequency range, ot bandwidth, of the signal. NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS” Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition USB Platform The NI Hi-Speed USB carrier maces portable data acquisition easy. Simply plug the NI 3233 or 9234 into the USB carrier ard begin acquiring data. Communication to the USE carrier is aver Hi-Speed USB. guarantecing deta :hrcughput. NI CompactDAQ Platform NI CompactDAQ delivers the simplicity of USE to sensor and e ectrical measurements an the benchtop, in the ‘ield, and on the production line By combining tha ease of use and low cost of a data logger with the performance and flexibility of mcdular instrumentation, NI CompastDAQ offars fast, accurate measurements in ¢ small simple, and affordable system, F exible software options make it easy ta us NI CompactDAQ to log data for simple axperimerts or to develop a fully automated test or control system. The mudular des gn can measure up tu 256 channels uf electrical, physical, mechanical, or ecovstical signals ina single system. In add tion. per-channel ADCs and individually isclated mocules e1sure fast, accurate, and safe m2asurements J a 4 fr oO | NI CompactRIO Platform When used with the small, rugced CompactRIO embecded cantral end data acquisition system, NI C Series analog input modules connect directly to reconfigurable 1/0 (R O) field-programmeble gate array (FPGA) hardware to create hgh performance embedded systems. Tho reconfigurable -PCA hardware within CompactFIO provides a variety of options for custom timing, triggering, synchronization, filterirg, sigral processing, anc high-speed decisicn mak ng for all C Series analog input modules. For instarce, with CompactRIO, you can implement custom tiggeriqg ‘or any analog sensor type ona per-channel basis using the flexibility and performance of the FPGA and the numerous arithmetc and comparison function blocks built into N LabVIEW FPGA Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition Analysis Software The NI 9233 and 9234 are well-suited for noise and vibration analysis applications. The NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite, which specifically addresses these applications, has two components: the NI Sound and Vibration Assistant and LabVIEW analysis Vls (functions) for power spectra, frequency response (FRF), fractional octave analysis, sound-level measurements, order spectra, order maps, order extraction, sensor calibration, human vibration filters, and torsional vibration. NI Sound and Vibration Assistant The Sound and Vibration Assistant is interactive software designed to simplify the process of acquiring and analyzing noise and vibration signals by offering A drag-and-drop, interactive analysis and acquisition environment © Rapid measurement configuration © Extended functionality through LabVIEW Interactive Analysis Environment The Sound and Vibration Assistant introduces an innovative approach to configuring your measurements using intuitive drag-and-drop steps. Combining the functionality of traditional noise and vibration analysis software with the flexibility to customize and automate routines, the Sound and Vibration Assistant can help you streamline your application. Rapid Measurement Configuration There are many built-in steps available for immediate use in the Sound and Vibration Assistant. You can instantly configure a measurement and analysis application with: © Hardware |/0 — generation and acquisition of signals from a variety of devices, including data acquisition devices and modular instruments © Signal processing — filtering, windowing, and averaging © Time-domain analysis — sound- and vibration-level measurements ¢ ANSI and IEC fractional-octave analysis © Frequency-domain analysis — power spectrum, frequency response, power-in-band, peak search, and distortion © Order analysis — tachometer processing, order power spectrum, order tracking, and order extraction © Report generation — ability to drag and drop signals to Microsoft Excel or export data to Microsoft Word or UFFS58 files Figure 1. Ni Sound and Vibration Assistant Performing Engine Run-up Test Extended Functionality through LabVIEW Reuse your measurement applications developed with the Sound and Vibration Assistant in LabVIEW by converting projects into LabVIEW block diagrams. With the LabVIEW full-featured graphical programming, environment, you can further automate your application or customize your analysis Sound and Vibration Analysis Vis for LabVIEW With the sound and vibration analysis Vis in LabVIEW, you can develop a variety of custom audio, acoustic, and vibration applications Functionality includes: © Full, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, and 1/24 octave analysis with linear A, B, or C weighting © Baseband, zoom, and subset power spectrum © Peak search and Power in band © Frequency response (FRF} © Filtering © Swept sine © Distortion analysis (THD, THD+N, IMD) © Noise measurements (SNR) ¢ Human vibration weighting filters ¢ Torsional vibration © Tachometer signal processing © Order tracking, spectrum, and Order extraction © Waterfall display for power, octave, and order spectra © Shaft centerline, orbit, Bode, and polar plot format © File input and output to UFF58 Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition Recommended Hardware The Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite includes more than There are numerous system requirements to consider when selecting data 50 examples that work with bath dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) and acquisition hardware for measuring or generating sound and vibration multifunction data acquisition devices. For sound and vibration data signals. From IEPE signal conditioning for accelerometers and acquisition, National Instruments recommends DSA devices. With microphones to high dynamic range (up to 118 dB) and multichannel 24-bit ADCs and digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and integrated synchronization (up to 13,000 channels), National Instruments offers a antialiasing filters, DSA devices are ideal for acoustic, noise, and wide range of hardware products for your applications. vibration measurements. High Performance NI4461 PX PCL 24 118 204.8 kS/s 2 +42 Vt0 316 mV -20 to 30 dB in 10 dB increments AC/DC / 2 NI4462 PX! PCL 2 18 204. B kS/s 4 442 Vt0316 mY -20 to 30 dB in 10 dB increments AC/DC “ - High Density NI 4495 PX 24 m4 204.8 kS/s 16 21001V Ot 20 dB oc - - NI4496 PX! 24 114 204.8 kS/s 16 s10t01V O10 20 0B AC a NI 4493 PX 24 114 204.8 kS/s 16 #10 Vt0 316 mV 010 20 6B AC 7 - Low Cost NI4872.—PXI,PCL 2 0 102.4kS/s 8 s10V - AC/DC - - NI4474 Pet 24 110 102. 4 kS/s 4 210V - ALIOC - Ultraportable NIS233 use 24 102 50 kS/s 4 35V - AC v NIG234 USB 24 102 S12kS/s 4 35V = AC/DC / Table 2 Additional NI Dynamic Signal Acquisition Devices Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition NI 9233 Specifications >For complete specifications, see the N19233 Operating Instructions and Specifications at ni.com/manuals The following specifications are typical for the range 0 to 60 °C unless otherwise noted. Input Characteristics Number of channels... ADC resolution. Type of ADC ..... 4 analog input 24 bits Delta-sigma (with analog prefiltering) Data rate (fs) Minimum.............. 2 kS/s Maximum...........cesccesnens 50 kS/s Master timebase (internal) Frequency. 12.8 MHz Accuracy . +100 ppm max Input coupli AC AC cutoff frequency -3 dB... Peete tracers iD OITA OEMS carectaestuastosaeeelexsrsctsoohesies}| i424 ZING AC voltage full-scale range Typical... 5.4 Vix Minimum .. 5 Vix Maximum 5.B Via Common-mode voltage {Al- to earth ground).............. . £2V IEPE excitation current Minimum..... spanner!) (200. MA Typical........ eeeeratienens|| C22 I IEPE compliance voltage ................ 19 V max Overvoltage protection (with respect to chassis ground) For an |EPE sensor connected to Alt and Al-.. ssrcnnne 230V For a low-impedance source connected TO AM and Ab cee “610 30V Accuracy (0 to 60 °C) Calibrated max 20.3 dB Calibrated typ 20.1.8 Uncalibrated max 40.6 dB NI 9234 Specifications >> For complete specifications, see the NI 9234 Specifications at ni.com/manuals The following specifications are typical for the range 0 to 60 °C unless otherwise noted Input Characteristics Number of channels... 4 analog input ADC resolution........ 24 bits Type of ADC...... Delta-sigma (with analog prefiltering) Data rate (fs) Minimum. 1.65 kS/s Maximum 51.2 kS/s Master timebase (internal) Frequency. 13.1 MHz Accuracy +50 ppm max Input coupling ...... Software-selectable AC/DC AC cutoff frequency Nee alelbattal| |e pam -0.1 dB... Hanctactoesiesies | 4.0 H2 EK AC voltage full-scale range Typical 5.1 Vex Minimum. 5 Vow Maximum 5.2 Vix Common-mode voltage (Al- to earth ground)... +2V IEPE excitation current Minimum 2.0 mA Typical... ceoromce (2A IEPE compliance voltage..................... 19 Vmax Overvoltage protection (with respect to chassis ground) For an IEPE sensor connected to Alt and Al- Titanate! ede For a low-impedance source connected to Alt and Al-..... ee -6 to 30V Accuracy (0 to 60 °C) Error Accuracy Calibrated max 103.8 Calibrated typ 29,002 dB Unealibrated max 40.16 6B 4.2 ANY SPECIAL SOFTWARE NEEDED FOR THE DAS (LABVIEW) 4.2.1 LABVIEW The National Instruments LabVIEW Developer Suite will be utilized. LabVIEW is short for Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Engineering Workbench. It is a platform and development environment which uses a dataflow programming language referred to as ‘G’. [4.2.2 NI SOUND AND VIBRATION SUITE National Instruments sound and vibration hardware features 24-bit ADCs at sampling rates up to 204.8 kS/s in PXI, PCI, and USB platforms for flexible, accurate measurements. Sound and vibration analysis software, including both interactive, configuration-based software and NI LabVIEW analysis VIs, provides audio measurements, fractional-octave analysis, frequency analysis, transient analysis, and order tracking. Figure 11: Screen Shots of NI's Sound and Vibration Suite 5 PERSONNEL/MANAGEMENT PLAN 5.1 MANAGEMENT PLAN The lead PI, Gwen Holdmann, will serve as overall administrative PI of the project and will be responsible for maintaining the timeline, and spending plan. The project lead for each task will be responsible for the technical findings and conclusions. Ms. Holdmann is the Director of ACEP, and has previously managed major Department of Energy funded projects. Project participants include: Katherine Keith coordinates wind-diesel activities in the state of Alaska through the Wind Diesel Application Center (WiDAC). In this capacity Katherine provides technical assistance to wind- diesel stakeholders, promotes education and training opportunities, and works to identify both near and long term research priorities. Katherine graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks with an interdisciplinary degree in Renewable Energy Engineering. Katherine Keith will facilitate overall coordination of the program. Katherine is an engineer with a background in Wind-Diesel systems with experience working on the Kotzebue wind farm. Katherine is funded through a grant from the Alaska Energy Authority to organize wind related research activities in Alaska. She is also responsible for outreach activities, meeting planning, and data collection. She is employed at ACEP, but is physically located at the Mat-Su Campus where she has also been active in curriculum development. Dr. Wies currently is teaching the Power and Controls option for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at UAF. Dr. Wies provides advising and instruction to graduate and undergraduate students and teaches course topics in Electrical Machinery, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Digital Control Systems, and special topic courses in Adaptive Filtering and Nonlinear Systems. — rom % Jack [5.1.1 INSTALL AND COMMISSION THE TURBINE This will be led by Katherine Keith. Research Engineers Tom Johnson and Jack Schmid will be responsible for the data acquisition system. This will include ordering the proper equipment, programming, and equipment installation. Katherine Keith will gather required documentation from Tempest for NREL including procedures and other specifications. Katherine Keith and Rich Weis will be responsible for preparing a written test plan for the turbine. WiDAC will work with Tempest Wind to determine mutually agreeable resolutions to any discrepancies that might be found between claimed information and realized information. Katherine Keith and Rich Weis will conduct a pre-test inspection. While the turbine installation is the main responsibility of Tempest Wind, WiDAC will ensure that the system is installed safely and properly. 5.1.2 COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA Tom Johnson and Jack Schmid will conduct the commissioning test of the data acquisition system. While this will be led by Katherine Keith, Dr. Rich Weis and a graduate student will assist with data collection. Data will be analyzed on a weekly basis in preparation for the monthly reports. These weekly reports will be the responsibility of Rich Weis and the graduate student. Monthly and Final Reports will be written collaboratively between Katherine Keith, Rich Weis, and a graduate student. 5.1.3 WRITE AND REVIEW THE FINAL REPORT Katherine Keith will be responsible for the completion of the final reports for each completed test. Input will be provided by Rich Weis and a graduate student. Katherine Keith will compile and submit the Pre-test Inspection Report, the Turbine System and DAS Commissioning Report, the Power Performance Test Report, the Safety and Function Test Report, the Acoustic Test Report, the Duration Test Report, and the Final Report. Gwen Holdmann will review and approve of all documents prior to release. 5.1.4 DISSEMINATE THE RESULTS Katherine Keith will lead this task but th€)ACEP’s webmaster will update online information so that it is keep current and in line with the requirements of NREL. All test reports will be made available online (after approval by NREL and Tempest), including the results of any pre and post test inspections. 5.2 ORGANIZATION CHART WITH EXPLANATION OF EACH ROLE Katherine Keith Gwen Holdmann (PI) (Project Management) National Renewable Energy Lab (Technical Support) Tom Johnson Rich Weis (Research Engineer- (Research Faculty- DAS) Data Analysis) Jack Schmid (Research Engineer- DAS) Tempest Wind (Turbine Installation) Golden Valley Electric Assoication Graduate Student (Data Collection and Analysis) (Interconnection and Planning) 5.3 DESCRIPTION OF PAST EXPERIENCE WiDAC is a relatively young organization, established in 2008, which is fortunate to be able to, piggyback off the experience of other University and Private Sector establishments. Gee 2 Pale WoW D2 Fhranuiel Plan Fr Mert fo 5.4 PAST PROJECT AND GRANT/SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE The Alaska Center for Energy and Power manages over ** projects with a total budget of “> ***Insert description here*** The Wind Diesel Application Center operates the newly formed Wind for Schools Program and the Anemometer Loan Program (which was previously run by the State of Alaska’s Alaska Energy Authority). WiDAC also is leading several projects conducted either as funded research for private sector clients or competitive grants through state agencies. These projects provide a mechanism to advance WiDAC’s research agenda with limited general funds. As of November 2009, approximately $200,000 of total WiDAC revenue was derived from funded research with private sector clients; $533,000 is from competitive grants, $60,000 from state grants, and $40,000 from the University of Alaska. 5.5 SCHEDULE AND MILESTONE CHART [1D Task Name | Duration Start Finish Work — | ° 1 GG TT 1-H SPW ~ Tue 3/9/10 Fri 3/15/13 1,901.2 hrs | 2 Test Plan 60 days Tue 3/9/1C = Mon 5/31/1€ 186 hrs | 3 Instrumentation Programming 3 wks Thu 4/1/1C_ ~=Wed 4/21/10 120 hrs 4 & Tempest Turbine Delivered 0 days Mon 5/3/1¢ Mon 5/3/1C O hrs | 5 Commissioning Plan 20days Mon 5/3/10 Fri 5/28/10 82 hrs | 6 |e Standard Operating Procedure Man’ 3days MonS5/3/1C — Wed 5/5/10 24 hrs 7 Turbine Check-Out 1wk = Mon 5/17/1C Fri 5/21/1C 24 hrs 8 Instrumentation Check-Out 1 wk Mon 5/24/1C Fri 5/28/1C 34 hrs 9 Pre-Test Inspection 10.5 days? Mon 5/24/1C Mon 6/7/1C¢ 33.6 hrs | 10 Met-Tower Installation 2 days Tue 6/1/1C Wed 6/2/10 48 hrs 11 Turbine System Installation 10 days? Mon 7/5/10 Fri 7/16/10 65.6 hrs 12 |ieg Installation of Foundation 4 days? Mon 7/5/1C Thu 7/8/1C 6.4 hrs 13 m7 Erection of Turbine 2days? Mon7/12/1C Tue 7/13/1C 3.2 hrs 14 rE Pre-Grid Connection System Inpecti 2days? Wed7/14/10 = Thu 7/15/1C 16 hrs 15 nd Training from Tempest on Turbine C 1 day? Fri 7/16/1C Fri 7/16/1C 8 hrs 16 | fiw Instrumentation Installation 2wks = Mon 7/19/1C Fri 7/30/1C 80 hrs 17 Power Performance Test 120 days Mon 8/9/10 Fri 1/21/11 336 hrs 18 | Data Analysis and Collection 6mons Mons/9/ic Fri 1/21/11 336 hrs 19 Safety and Function Test 40 days Mon 8/2/10 Fri 9/24/10 112 hrs | 20 | Data Analysis and Collection 2mons = Mon 8/2/1C Fri 9/24/1C 112 hrs } 21 Acoustic Test 100 days Mon 10/4/10 Fri 2/18/11 256 hrs | 22 | Data Analysis and Collection Smons Mon 10/4/1¢ Fri 2/18/11 256 hrs 23 Duration Test 240 days Wed 9/1/10 Tue 8/2/11 384 hrs 24 | Data Analysis and Collection 12mons) Wed 9/1/10 —- Tue 8/2/11 384 hrs 25 Deliverables 762days Thu 4/15/10 Fri 3/15/13 198 hrs Can eee $$$ $$ Test Pian 60 days, wD Katharine Keitn[20%} Rich Weis[20%].Tom Jonnson[20%],Gwen Holdmsnn[S%} instrumentation Programming 3 wks! @ Tom Johnson Tempest Turbine Delivered O days| ons Commissioning Plan 20 days w ‘Standard Operating Frecedure Manuel days) [ Katherine Kerth[75%],Tom Johnson[25%) Turbine Check-Out Tw) 1 Katherine Keltn(10%) Jack Schmia[25%), Tom Johnson{25%) Web urentaiion Check-Out 1 wal 9 Kathvr ire Kelln{S%],.0c& Scheniuls0%], Tum June vn[40%) Pre-Test Inspection 10.5 cays?| @ Katnerine Keitn[20%, ack Schmig{20%] Met-Tower insisiiation 2aays) | Katherine Kelth.Jack Scnmid,Tom Jonnsen Turbine System installation 10 days?) oe Installation of Foundation 2 Gays?| I Katherine Kelth[1(%}, Tom Johnson{ 10%) Erection of Tursine days?) | Katharine Keitn[1¢%], Tom Jonneon[10%] Pre-Grid Connection Sistem inpection. 2 days?| I Katherine Kelth[5)%}.Tom Jonnson{so%) Training trom Tempeston Turbine Ope 1 aay? J Katnerine Keltn[5)%], Tom Jonnson[50%] instrumentation Instaliation 2 was) @ Tom Johnson, Jack Schmic[S0%) Power Performance Test 120 ays) ———s Data Analysis and Colection € mons} (SD Cr101 Stunt - Yosr[25%] Katherine Kertn[S%} Rich Wale(S%] Safaty and Function Teet & days, =o Data Analysis and Collector z war (GM Grad Student - Year[25%], Katherine Kelth[ 10%}, Reeearcn Faculty[ 10%] Acoustic Taet 100 days. vy Data Analyse and Collection 5 mens| Ge G20 Stusent - Yaar[40%}, Research Fecuity[ 10%). Katharine Keith[ 10%] Ourstion Test 240 days) eee Data Analysis and Collection 12 mons} Se Grd Stucnt - Yosr{ 10%} Research Fsculty[S%] Katnerins Keit Deliverables. 762 days, ey 5.6 EXPLANATION OF ASSISTANCE REQUESTED FROM NREL The Alaska Center for Energy and Power aa ' is requesting assistance from the Department of Energy in order to successfully implement a Regional Small Wind Test Center. While Alaska’s Wind Diesel Application Center is promising to become a successful long term program, WiDAC’s funding is mostly project based and there are no funding pools that directly ensure the RTC will be adequately attended to. NREL's financial assistance can be used to leverage other funds for further program development which could include the ability to undertake cold weather certifications. ACEP has worked closely with NREL in the establishment of WiDAC and looks forward deepening this relationship as the RTC thrives in Alaska. 5.7 RESUMES Gwen P, Holdmann Education and Training: Bradley University, Engineering Physics, B.A., 1994 Awarded the Ising Physics Scholarship and Bradley Scholar Scholarship Professional Experience: 1/2008 — present: Organizational Director, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks 1/05-1/08: Chena Power: Vice President 3/04-12/07: Chena Hot Springs Resort: Vice President of New Development 2/02-9/03: ABS Alaskan: Renewable Energy Design Engineer 5/99-3/01: Alaska SAR Facility: Satellite Operations Technician Selected Publications: R. Garber-Slaght, G. Holdmann, S. Sparrow, D. Masiak (September, 2008) Opportunities for Biomass Fuel Crops in Interior Alaska. Published by the University of Alaska. 12 pages. Holdmann, G. (June, 2007) The Chena Hot Springs 400kW Geothermal Power Plant: Experience Gained During the First Year of Operation. Presented at the 2007 Geothermal Resource Council Annual Meeting, published in proceedings. 9 pages. Benoit, D., Holdmann, G., Blackwell, D. (June, 2007) Low Cost Exploration, Testing, and Development of the Chena Geothermal Resource. Presented at the 2007 Geothermal Resource Council Annual Meeting, published in proceedings. 9 pages. Erkan, K., Holdmann, G., Blackwell, D., Benoit, D. January, 2007) Thermal Characteristics of the Chena Hot Springs Geothermal System. Proceedings, 32nd Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA January 22-24, 2007. Holdmann, G., Benoit, D., Blackwell, D. (November, 2006) Integrated Geoscience Investigation and Geothermal Investigation of Chena Hot Springs, Alaska. Prepared and published as part of the DOE Geothermal Resource Exploration and Definition program (GRED Ill). 103 pages. Holdmann, G, Erickson, D. (September, 2006) Absorption Chiller for the Chena Hot Springs Aurora Ice Museum. O/T Geoheat Center Bulletin 27-3: p. 5-9. Erickson, D., Kyung, |., Mayer, E., Holdmann, G. (January, 2006) Year-round Ice Hotel Chilled by Hot Water. Heat Pump Center Newsletter, Volume 24: p 31-33. Kolker, A., Holdmann, G., Newberry, R., Eichelberger, J. (November, 2005), Geothermal Energy for Alaska: an Update. American Rock Mechanics Publication. 11 pages. Brasz, J., Biederman, B., Holdmann, G. (September, 2005). Power Production from a Moderate Temperature Geothermal Resource. Presented at the Geathermal Resource Council Annual Meeting, published in proceedings. Awards: © Special Recognition Award from DOE for advocacy for geothermal in Alaska, 2005 * Best Poster, Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting, September 2004 * Best Paper, Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting, September 2005 ¢ Best Paper, Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting, September 2007 * R&D 100 Award from R&D Magazine as member of team which developed the PureCycle 225, October 2007 * Trailblazer Award, Soroptimists International, May 2008 Katherine Keith Palmer, Alaska 907.590.0751 kmkeith@alaska. BACKGROUND Katherine Keith coordinates wind-diesel activities in the state of Alaske through the Wind Diesel Application Center (WiDAC). WiDAC is a center of excellence in wind-diesel technology which was established with partnerships between the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, the National Renewable Energy Lab, and the Alaska Energy Authority. In this capacity Katherine provides technical assistance to wind-diesel stakeholders, promotes education and training opportunities, and works to identify both near and long term research priorities. Katherine has worked to promote renewable energy projects that are sustainable for rural Alaska. These include well-known projects at sites such as Chena Hot Springs and Kotzebue Electric Association. Katherine graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks with an interdisciplinary degree in Renewable Energy Engineering and continues to supplement her education with a Master's degree in Arctic Engineering. Her current research topics include, among others, energy storage systems, high penetration wind-diesel systems, waste heat recovery power generation, and alternative fuel transportatian. — am = Recipient of 2008 Tilly Award for Most Outstanding Non-Traditional Graduating Student Awards = One of Eighty Nationwide Recipients of the 2007 Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship Education Bachelor of Science: Renewable Energy Engineering University of Alaska, Fairbanks -May 2008 Work * Geothermal Reservoir Engineering on Chena Hot Spring Resort’s geothermal system which Experience implemented the first geothermal power plant in the state of Alaska, *° Waste Heat Recovery Systems © — Organic Rankine Cycle Turbines for Power Generation ° — Energy Storage Systems such as Vanadium Red-Ox Flow Batteries Organized 1* and 2“ annual Chena Hot Springs Renewable Energy Fair Technical writing including extensive grants to DOE (NREL and NETL) and USDA Work University of Alaska: Alaska Center for Energy and Power: Wind Diesel Application Center History 3-09 to present. Supervisor: Gwen Holdmann Title: Wind Diesel Coordinator Kotzebue Electric Association, Kotzebue, AK 5-07 to present. Supervisor: Brad Reeve Title: Engineering Assistant Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, AK 4-06 to 9-07. Supervisor: Gwen Holdmann Title; Engineering Assistant Thomas H, Johnson 128 Pepperdine Drive Fairbanks, Alaska #9709 (907) 474-5564 rsthj@uaf.edu BACKGROUND Thomas H. Johnson is a Research Engineer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He conducts research on alternative and sustainable energy at the UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power. He is a LabVIEW programmer and has been designing control systems for alternative energy systems for 10 years. This experience includes work with fuel cells, synthetic diesel, cold-weather batteries, flow batteries, and biofuels. For the past 7 years Mr. Johnson has taught weeklong robotics and programming courses at the Alaska Summer Research Academy. He also volunteers as o FIRST LEGO League coach, teaching robotics to elementary-school children. EDUCATION 1995-1998 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks 1987-1988 Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo EMPLOYMENT 1998-Present Research Engineer, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Institute of Northern Engineering Designed and implemented control and instrumentation systems for fuel cells and diesel reformers. Conducted research on fuel cells, synthetic diesel, biofuels, cold-weather batteries, and flow batteries. Constructed numerous test stands. 1991-1993 Production Machinist, Cloud Company Set up and operated manual lathes and mills. Operated CNC machining centers. Performed finish work. Conceived changes that improved both operational efficiency and product quality. 1989-1991 Infantryman, United States Army Maintained and operated Commanding Officer's armored personnel carrier. Conducted Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Warfare defense training. Desert Storm Veteran. | WiDAC is currently in its development phase, seeking base funding to forward its research agenda and support basic outreach and administrative tasks. The primary focus is in conducting planning and outreach to lay the groundwork for a successful Wind Applications Center. WiDAC is establishing its essential functions and seeking base funding from key stakeholders. A secondary priority is to grow the application center through further investment from the private sector and competitive grants. It is essential to the long term viability of WiDAC that its research program is not compromised to secure funding. For this reason, identifying short and long-term funding that fit within its established priorities is critical. WiDAC focuses on research questions unique to Alaska’s distributed grid systems and remote, harsh environment. In addition, solutions identified here can be exported internationally to other remote locations far from a large integrated grid system. A successful WiDAC research agenda could translate to lower, more predictable energy in addition to green jobs and other opportunities for our residents. The State of Alaska has a vested interest in WiDAC’s success. Therefore, we will look towards the State of Alaska to utilize available funding mechanisms to ensure WiDAC is prepared to tackle these issues. WiDAC is also industry focused, allowing our research agenda to be driven by industry needs. As our progress achieves results in the private sector, our goal is to gradually shift the funding profile so the growing wind industry supports the research that drives its success. This model has proven successful with other wind applications centers. 6.1 BUSINESS PLAN WITH LONG TERM FINANCIAL VIABILITY Current Funding Profile Funding for WiDAC’s current development phase covers expenses associated with general outreach and an extensive planning effort. Currently these funds are derived from two partnering state agencies, the Alaska Energy Authority which supports a portion of the administration costs targeting outreach and planning, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks which houses WiDAC and provides the other half of administration costs to support the outreach and research agendas. In addition, WiDAC leverages resources from its parent organization, the Institute of Northern Engineering to provide business operations including proposal support, contract management, fiscal oversight, human resources and procurement support. As a complement to the outreach and planning tasks, WiDAC is leading several projects conducted either as funded research for private sector clients or competitive grants through state agencies. These projects provide a mechanism to advance WiDAC’s research agenda with limited general funds. As of November 2009, approximately $200,000 of total WiDAC revenue was derived from funded research with private sector clients; $533,000 is from competitive grants, $60,000 from state grants, and $40,000 from the University of Alaska. Future Funding Profile As the relevance and output of WiDAC continues to grow, we anticipate the funding profile to shift to respond for increased demand for research to drive industry and national research agendas. As seen in other wind application centers, we expect state investment of general funds through their agencies and the university to diminish with further investment from private sector clients. We also believe WiDAC research is relevant at a national level and as our knowledge base is leveraged to answer relevant national research questions, WiDAC will continue to seek competitive federal funding opportunities that allow our program to forward the national wind agenda. In addition, WiDAC will continue to leverage resources from our funding and research partners to offset administrative costs and some research costs including work space, laboratory space, diesel fuel and generators and other equipment. In the next 3-5 years, the ideal funding profile will be shift towards 25% state resources in recognition that the state should continue to invest in this capability for the benefits of its remote and rural residents. WiDAC also plans to secure 25% federal funding, 25% competitive grants and 25% funded research to round out its funding needs. Operational Efficiency To date, part of the success of WiDAC is its lean organization. One of WiDAC’s core values is to successfully leverage our partner’s resources. Utilizing INE and ACEP support staff, outreach instruments and business office, WiDAC can offer professional service to our funding partners and reach a broader audience while keeping support staff costs low. WiDAC also utilizes resources from our research partners within and outside of the university system to provide equipment, supplies and research and office space when possible. By tapping the vast faculty and research expertise at the university, WiDAC can operate with fewer permanent staff and only pay for expertise when it is warranted by the project. These cost saving measures will allow WiDAC to thrive in a range of funding environments and optimize the use of allocated and awarded funds. 6.2 LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND COOPERATION BY POTENTIAL PARTNERS There are numerous financial resources available to support ttitator. The Alaska Energy Authority has asked WiDAC to assume A a of the Anemometer Loan Program which will be funded by the Alaska Energy Authority though DOE funds. This program has roughly 30 anemometers around the state which can be loaned by a community that wants to better assess a site for wind energy development. This is a program that is well suited to WiDAC and will be excellent for encouraging the participation of both undergraduate and graduate students. ACEP's Wind-Diesel Application Center also has research capacities which can be leveraged for a more successful post-secondary program including: 1) Facility to conduct research located at the Golden Valley Electric Association BESS Facility (value is $28,800 per year) 2) ACEP’s existing Diesel Engine Testbed will be used to support WiDAC's research plan, which includes a 4 cylinder, 1200 rpm, prime power 125 kW, electronically controlled Detroit Diesel turbocharged series 50 engine coupled to a 125 kW AC synchronous generator. The engine is housed in a 40 ft x 8 ft insulated enclosure containing two 300 gallon fuel tanks and the normal engine peripherals, such as fuel filtering systems, charge air and jacket water cooling systems, and engine control systems. The generator is coupled to a LoadTec computer controlled 250 kW resistive/inductive load bank. The total value of the test bed is $50,000. 3) ACEP’s existing battery testing laboratory located at the MIRL Building on the University of Alaska campus will be used to support WiDAC research. This includes a 10kW load bank, and associated instrumentation and data logging equipment. The total value of this equipment is valued at $30,000. 6.3 LETTERS OF COMMITMENT FROM OUTSIDE FUNDING SOURCES 7 WIND TURBINE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Ariel Wind Turbine Generators have been developed specifically for Remote, Industrial and Community Wind applications where the advanced features of large wind farm turbines are needed, but on a smaller scale. Technologies such as Blade Pitch Control, Direct-Drive Generator and Advanced Power Management make the Ariel Series Turbines the quietest and most efficient in the mid-sized category. Modular construction, remote monitoring, and on- board hoist capability make the Ariel series ideal for installations where access may be limited and where service cranes may be very expensive or unavailable. The generator (nacelle) and blades are designed for shipment in standard 40 foot shipping containers to provide the most secure and universally adaptable freight mode for world-wide delivery. Tempest works globally with installers and integrators to find the most cost-effective foundation and tower solutions for the selected site. The Ariel Series machines are also adaptable to existing towers and make an ideal high-efficiency solution when older machines have reached their replacement age. 7.1 TURBINE TYPE, SIZE, AND MODEL Turbine Type: 3 Blade HAWT, upwind, with active yaw control, active pitch control. Model : ARIEL 60. Rotor Diameter : 15.6 Meters 7.2 TOWER CONFIGURATION AND SIZE Steel tapered tubular tower with internal ladder. 30M tower height. 7.3. TABULATED POWER CURVE m/s Ariel 60 1 0.00 2 0.43 3 1.45 4 3.44 5 6.71 6 11.60 7 18.42 8 27.49 9 39.14 10 53.70 11 62.00 12 62.00 13 62.00 14 62.00 7.4 TURBINE SYSTEM FEATURES Unique Features include: Direct Drive P.M. Generator, Blade Pitch Control, Active Yaw Control, Remote Monitoring Software, Optional Heater for Electrical Enclosure, On-board Service Hoist, Cold climate elastomers and fasteners. Optional Blade Coatings for ice and dirt resistance. Optional corrosion package for on-shore sea exposure. 7.5 IEC SWT DESIGN CLASS IEC Class I 7.6 ULINVERTER RATING UL 1741 7.7 WARRANTY Standard 2 year Parts and Service, Optional Parts Warranty up to 5 years. Parts warranty for Turbine and Tower combination: $9,000 third year, $12,000 fourth year, $15,000 fifth year. 7.8 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFORMATION www.temwind.com 7.9 SELLING COST The selling cost is $230,000 for the turbine only and $300,000 with 30 meter tower. The foundation, installation, connection and permitting costs are highly localized and are not included in this estimate. The Cold Weather Package increases the cost by $50,000-$60,000. 7.10 O AND M REQUIREMENTS Semi-annual service interval of one 8 hour day. Includes torque checks, structural inspection, lubrication levels, brake inspection, electrical system and grounding check, coolant level check. Blade cleaning requirement is highly localized and is not included in this schedule. 7.11 O AND M COSTS On-site labor $1,200/visit ($3,600/year). Transportation and per diem not included. Maintenance parts, fluids and perishable materials approximately $900 per year. Total O & M costs estimated to be approximately $4,500 per year, not including blade cleaning or de-icing. 7.12 MEMO FROM MANUFACTURER THAT TURBINE CAN BE SHIPPED IN 60 DAYS Tempest Wind Energy, Inc. November 22, 2009 University of Alaska Wind Diese! Application Center Alaska Center for Energy and Power Palmer, Alaska Attn : Katherine Kieth Re: Commitment to deliver Small Wind Mill Machine Model Ariel 60 KW for testing purpose Tempest Wind Energy, Inc, intends to participate in the Small Wind Test Center Program to be managed by the University of Alaska at a site to be determined. The requirements for the program have been provided in an RFP issued by the NREL as: National Renewable Energy Laboratory Request for Proposals Number REE-0-40878 issued on 10/16/2009 “TESTING OF SMALL WIND TURBINES AT REGIONAL TEST CENTERS” Within this RFP, there is a specific requirement that the turbine manufacturer must commit to deliver one machine for testing purpose within a given timeframe, in particular: Par 5: Turbine manufacturer will make turbine available for shipping to RTC within 60 (sixty) days from contract signature .. With this letter we intend to comply with above requirement and commit to ship one machine to the designated test site within 60 (sixty) days from written notice. At the present date the commitment is limited to Tempest Ariel model 60 KW Best Regards, GERARD V. RADICE Gerard V. Radice CEO, Tempest Wind Energy Page | 2021 Midwest Rd. LL-1. - Oak Brook, IL 60523 - USA - ® 630.640-7046 www.temwind.com 7.13 MEMO FROM MANUFACTURER THAT TEST REPORTS ARE PUBLIC DOMAIN Needed \ esp | Pike ewe 7.14 GENERAL INFO ABOUT THE TURBINE MANUFACTURER While Tempest Wind is considered to be a newer company, the partners of Tempest Wind have significant experience and resources to bring to the table. The company headquarters is in Chicago. Its partners include MicroTech and Catiad. The Vice President of Engineering, Giovanni Bonomi, is also senior engineer for Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is located in Rockford, Illinois and is currently manufacturing the turbine and nacelle until production surpasses their capabilities to sustain growth. Tempest is planning on having manufacturing facilities in the state of Alaska for both the turbine blades and the tower and will have these plans finalized by the end of 2009. Side annie ue GENERAL SPECIFICATION Tempest Wind Energy, Inc. Ariel 60 kW Direct Drive-High efficency Wind Turbine Written by: LCP Revised by: GBB NFIDENTIAL 1 General Description The Ariel series are horizontal axis, three blade wind turbines. They are wind-facing (upwind) machines with active yaw control to match the wind direction. The three blade rotor is equipped with an active pitch control mechanism that maximizes energy conversion at low speeds and protects the machine at high speeds. A large disk brake serves as both a rotor overspeed control and as a service parking brake. Inside the nacelle (housing), the hub connects the rotor to the generator and disk brake on a single axis. The main hub 1s supported by specially designed bearings that are constantly monitored for temperature and vibration levels. The generator is a highly efficient permanent magnet AC unit designed to match the torque and RPM requirements of the rotor. The variable AC power from the motor is taken directly to the on-board power conditioning unit where it is rectified to DC and re- converted to a highly controlled frequency and voltage suitable for end use or local grid connection. The solid state power conditioning electronics are mounted side-by-side in a single cabinet with the wind turbine control logic and monitoring system. In climates with extreme temperatures, a cooling/heating system is available to expand the operating temperature range of theelectronics Access to the nacelle is through the tower. 2 Specifications General Specifications for the major components and/or subassemblies are given in the following paragraphs. 2.1 Rotor Rotor Diameter 15.6 Meters Rotor Swept Area 190 Square Meters Rated Power Rotation Speed/ min. 68 rpm Rotor Control (4 levels) Active pitch control, electronic generator control, failsafe pitch control, disk brake Rotor Weight with Blades 1,600 kg 2.2 Blades Tip Speed Ratio Approximately 5:1 Optimized Wind Speed 11 m/sec Efficiency at Optimum Speed > 40% Turbine Class Design IEC Class I (Ve50 = 59.5m/s, Vave = 8.5 m/s) 2.3 Towers 25 Meters Tubular — Internal passage — 2 sections (see Layout) Net Weight = 10,000 Kg _ 30 Meters Tubular — Internal passage — 3 sections (see Layout) Net Weight = 12.000 Kg 2.4 Physical Dimensions and Weights Total Generator Weight : 7,000 kg (Nacelle with Rotor assy) Nacelle Overall Dimensions Meters: 3.9 Lx 2.0 Wx 24H [meters] Yaw Ring Inside Diameter | Millimeters: 680 2.5 Operating Data Rated Capacity 60 Kilowatts Operating Temperature -10°/+40°C Std / -40F | 100F special Cut-in Speed 2.5 m/s be Cut-out Speed >18 m/s : Rated Wind Speed 11 m/sec TEC 61400 Wind Class II (Ve50 = 59.5m/s, Vave = 8.5 m/s) 2.6 Power Curve and Data Power a Ariel 60 KW Power Curve 1 2 6 67 @ 8 W MW 2 1 Wind Speed [m/s] 16 v7 @ - | + | i} } i — +) t- \ \ at! / | > 25 Meters | — 2 ah fey RAP IOM [Lov ont [orn Zane ESTIMATED ‘WEIGHT: Nacelle (7,000 K¢) / Pola (10,C00 Kg! anergy as THE IND ORMATION HICRCIN 1S THC OO. JSIVE PROMCRIY OF TEMPES™ WIND ENCRGY, ULC, TTIG THE UNDO OTANDING THAT ITWUL DE UISTD FOR MAINTCHANCE ONLY AWG WILE NOT BC O'VULGES TO 57) RG, DRAWNB™t PJ AE: Sept 2008 | Hue Ariel 30 KW - 28 M Poe ccekev: G,BCNOMI | 047C: Sept 2008 | scar: = 4;1 uMITe="N | GET: 10f1 os REFERENCE RxK pat L.01.0001 ah + > oo 30 Meters ~ ih fe BCOCAINTION Tey care [erm] rove ESTIMATED WEIGHT; Navel | /,0UU Kg) ) Hole (12,000 Kg) oe THE INFCRNATION HEREN S “HE EXCLLSIVE PROPERTY CF TEMPEST WIND ENERGY LLC, IV IS THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WILL BE USED FOR MADITENANDE OMLY AND WL NOT BE DIVULGEC TO OTHERS, ORAWA EY RJ DATE: Sapt 2009 | TITLE: Aviel 69 KW - 30M Pole CHECK SY; —G, SONOMI DATE: Sept 2009 | SAE: 13) unirsewn | SHEET loft ce REFERENCE XKX iene L.01.0002 Pe Tempest Wind Energy, Inc. TEMPEST Ariel GO KW Power Curve 1 2 3 é s 6 7 & 9 w "W 2 R “ 5% 16 v7 8 19 Wind Gprod (mio) x As tel GO KW PA INFIDENTIA, ri 2021 Mdwest Rd. LL-1. Oak Brook. IL €0523 -USA- 620.640-7045 = 6 3.285-1554¢ Wwaw.emwind.com Tempest Wine Energy, Inc. TEMPEST Ariel 99 KW Power Curve 1 2 3.64 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 #1 1 17 #18 «19 Wind Speed [m/s] I Wi Powe FIDEN TI. 2021 Mdwest Rd. LL-1. Oak Breok, IL 60523 -USA- C50.640-7046 —630.285-1554 waw.emaind.com Tempest Wind Energy, Inc. TEMPEST Ariel 175 KW Power Curve 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 € 09 14 #12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Wind Speed [m/s] I Ariel 60 Kf Power curve. FIDENTIAL P. 2021 Midweet Rd. LL 1. Oak Brook, L 60523 JSA 530.640 7ME 620.295 1554 www temwind.com Ariel 60 — 60 kw Design Specifications Design Class Design Standards Max. Avg. Wind Speed Performance (per 1EC 6100-121) Power Rating Rated Wind Speed Rotor Diameter Swept Area Speed at Nominal Power Tower Access Types) Service Features utting Heat/Lights Power Control Features Rotor Speed Blade Pitch Nacelle Direction Optional Cold Climate Provisions Heated Components Materials HEC Class 2 ec 61400-2 42.5 msec (95 mph) 6okw 11 m/sec (24.6 mph) 15.6 Meters 191 Square Meters 68pm Safety Ladder Tubular Onboard 1 Ton Hoist Service in Nacetie Supplemental in Tower Dynamic Braking Active Blade Pitch Active Yaw Control Controls & Anemometer Cold Service metals and plastics kW vs. Wind Speed (m/s) 27 9 14 3.15.17 19 21 23 25 Ariel 99 - 99 kw Design Specifications Design Class Design Standards Max. Avg. Wind Speed Performance (per 1€C 61400-121) Power Rating Rated Wind Speed Rotor Diameter Swept Area ‘Speed at Nominal Power Tower Access Typets) Service Features ing Heat/Uights Power Control Features Rotor Speed Blade Pitch Nacelle Direction Optional Cold Climate Provisions Heated Components De-tcing Materials IEC Classes 2 & Special NEC 6140-1 42.5 m/sec (95 mph) 99 kw 11 m/sec (24.6 mph} 22 Meters 380 Square Meters 58 rpm Safety Ladder Tubular Onboard 1 Ton Holst Service in Nacelle Supplemental in Tower Dynamic Braking Active Blade Pitch Active Yaw Control Controls & Anemometer Optional Blade Heaters Cold Service metals and plastics kW vs. Wind Speed (m/s) 120 100 80 60 40 20 1 3°5 7 9 111315171921 2325 Ariel 175 — 175 kw Design Specifications Design Class Design Standards Max. Avg. Wind Speed Performance (per IEC 6140-121) Power Rating Rated Wind Speed Rotor Diameter Swept Area Speed at Nominal Power Tower Access Toels) Service Feptures utting Heat/Lights Power Controt Features Rotor Speed Blade Pitch Nacelie Direction Optional Cold Climate Provisions Heated Components De-tcing Materials IEC Classes 2 & Special (EC 61400-1 42.5 m/sec (95 mph) 275 kW 11 m/sec (24.6 mph) 25 Meters 490 Square Meters 50 rom Safety Ladder Tubular Onboard 1 Ton Hoist Service in Nacelle Supplemental in Tower Dynamic Braking ‘Active Blade Pitch ‘Active Yaw Control Controls & Anemometer Optional Blade Heaters Cold Service metals and plastics kW vs. Wind Speed (m/s) 13.5 7 9 1113151719 21 23 25 IEC Rules Estimated Annual Power Output for Ariel 60 at average wind speed 5 m/s (11.2 mph) : 104,270 kWh Approx. Diesel Fuel Offset= 26,900 liters, 72 Tonnes CO2 1EC Rules Estimated Annual Power Output for Ariel 99. at average wind speed 5 m/s (11.2 mph) : 200,759 kWh Approx. Diesel Fuel Offset= 51,800 liters, 140 Tonnes CO2 IEC Rules Estimated Annual Power Output for Arie! 175 at average wind speed 5 m/s (11.2 mph) : 277,600 kwh Approx. Diesel Fuel Offset= 71,620 liters, 193 Tonnes CO2 WIDAC RESEARCH AGEN The research agenda of the Wind Diesel Application Center does not Hee relate to the it . HAMID as a succeg$ful is intluded below. A research agenda has been identified which will allow for multiple tasks to be carried out simultaneously in separate areas. develgpment ohn Regional Test Center. However, to build up“ dredibi poy eta Individual industry partners are participating in most, but not all of these tasks. There are a total of six tasks and a number of sub-tasks which have been considered to be high priority items by the WiDAC Advisory Committee. 8.1 TASK 1: SYSTEM DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION la. Model Verification we There is significant wind diesel operating experience in the State of Alaska, and at least some of these systems are producing less power than projected by models. It is not clear at this time why this discrepancy exists, but there exists significant opportunity for system optimization. Existing models lack the ability to analyze these systems in depth and evaluate them for system optimization. As part of this task, WiDAC will monitor and evaluate existing wind turbine and wind-plant performance by routing existing data from utility SCADA systems to UAF for centralized analysis. This data network will enable the development or implementation of full systems health monitoring. A standardized method of instrumentation will be used to minimize system downtime. Task 1b. Controls Strategies The members of the WiDAC Advisory Committee recognize the need to develop and verify plug and play controller logic. WiDAC will work with industry partners (Northern Power Systems) to develop a uniform equipment strategy to create economies of scale, which will involve testing equipment with simulated village loads based on collected profiles in the Wind Hybrid Test Bed. Power components will be characterized in order to verify performance claims, to document and investigate reliability issues, and to verify unanticipated interactions between components. Using simulated village load profiles and wind resource regimes, the Wind Hybrid Test Bed can analyze various dispatch strategies to determine the optimal control strategy in medium and high penetration systems in a low risk lab setting instead of in remote communities, and then compared with real world experience and analyzed. In addition, WiDAC will investigate and test decentralized load controllers for dispatchable loads by collecting data from utilities that utilize dispatchable loads (TDX) under and test various load controllers in the Wind Hybrid Test Bed. Task Ic. Inverter Design Northern Power Systems claims that the inverters of the NW100Bs potentially have the ability to stabilize the power quality of a micro grid in a diesel off mode. This task will test this ability — if successful the capital cost of high penetration systems would be greatly reduced. Full scale testing of new technology should be accomplished prior to introduction in rural communities. This can be done at the Wind Diesel Test Bed and will be ongoing throughout the project as needed. Task 1d. Development of High Penetration Systems High levels of wind penetration can be defined as an instantaneous amount of wind of 50% or higher on the grid at any one point. There are no high penetration wind-diesel systems with an average load of over 300kW in the world. Alaska has three high penetration systems, one of which serves as an excellent field site to mirror the work being completed at the Wind Hybrid Test Bed, including the system installed at Wales, Alaska, designed and installed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The system has degraded in functionality over the past eight years and upgrades are needed included installation of remote monitoring equipment, and perhaps operator re-orientation. A new system design, and plan for upgrading the communication system and repairing the existing wind turbines is proposed under this task. 8.2 TASK 2. ADDRESSING GRID STABILITY ISSUES As the 20% Wind by 2030 DOE report concluded, increasing the level of wind penetration in the United States would begin to create an instable power supply. Multiple technologies and options exist to resolve this issue, and some are addressed as part of this task. Task 2a. Grid Integration Modeling Integrating low levels of wind penetration (less than 20%) is relatively simple compared to medium and high penetration levels. In order to design more appropriate systems more research needs to be done on integration. This would include expanding existing models to incorporate dynamic analysis. Before further work is done, a literature review of high penetration wind diesel systems will be done. Task 2b. Energy Storage WiDAC will test the ability of various energy storage systems to stabilize power quality on Alaska’s isolated micro-grids, which are well suited to examining the impacts of wind in a small and low risk setting. WiDAC will procure appropriately sized energy storage systems for analysis (including flow battery, flywheel, advanced lead acid, etc) and incorporate them, when possible, into the Wind Hybrid Test Bed for analysis. Ultimately this is expected to validate and demonstrate improvements to grid stability and power quality, and provide a basis for economic analysis of these storage systems. Task 2c. Smart Grids Smart Grids refer to the use of modern control systems with central and distributed electric generation, load management, and storage options to optimize utilization, efficiency, and economic operation of an electric power grid while maintaining stability and reliability. The controls are often implemented at the individual residence level (demand side management), but can also be centralized at the power station (economic generation dispatch). In wind-diesel hybrid systems the utilization of storage is not only necessary, but also vital to store excess power for use during periods when the wind resource dissipates and to control transients and the general stability of the system particularly in high wind penetration scenarios. These small wind-diesel hybrid systems are an ideal test bed for exploring how high penetration wind effects system operation and smart grid capabilities. WiDAC researchers will work closely with the wind and diesel industry and utilities to develop and enhance models and simulations of wind- diesel hybrid systems to optimize the efficiency and economic operation of these systems and investigate smart micro-grid energy distribution and storage applications. Optimization strategies and lessons learned will be used as a basis for subsequent research. The Smart Grid task is directly integrated with Task la and 1b, model verification and control strategies, and Tasks 2a and 2b, grid integration modeling and energy storage. Issues such as robustness and response time are critical if these are to be used in these small wind-diesel hybrid systems. In many of these systems when excess power is available, dump loads for residential heating or hot water can be deployed, or small residential batteries can be charged. When the wind dissipates below minimum operating levels, these loads can be turned off, and stored power returned to the system for use in displacing costly diesel fuel. These systems are currently under development, so the goal of WiDAC is to keep abreast of advances in this field and test them when they are available. WiDAC is also investigating the use of excess wind power in a smart wind-diesel micro-grids for plug-in hybrid electric or strictly electric vehicles, and has been exploring these opportunities in partnership with TDX Power. 8.3 TASK 3. ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Task 3a. Icing Rime ice build-up is known to cause significant amounts of turbine downtime and reduction in capacity factor. WiDAC will enhance ice prevention techniques by the testing of anti/de icing technologies on the proposed test turbine site to be located on Murphy Dome, and existing turbines in Nome and Kotzebue, Alaska. Figure 12: Rime ice buildup on anemometer on Murphy Dome test site. One of two 30 m weather stations installed at the site collapsed during its first winter due to icing. Task 3b. Foundation Studies Alaska is home to many areas of permafrost and unconsolidated soils, and firmly anchoring a wind turbine to the ground is often an issue. However, over design and over building add considerable expense to installation costs, especially in remote communities. Developing robust, simple, appropriate foundations for turbines through evaluation of current practices will be done. This task will expand on an existing project at the University of Alaska Anchorage to monitor loads on existing wind turbine foundations in areas of discontinuous permafrost. Task 3c. Other Environmental Issues While the primary goal of increasing the use of wind is to reduce the consumption of diesel fuel. and lower greenhouse gas emissions, other environmental issues need to be considered, especially if new battery technologies are proposed, which may have environmental issues of their own. In addition, issues such as bird interactions and impact to other species will be considered. 8.4 TASK 4. ADVANCED TURBINE DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES Taller towers and larger turbines require larger equipment for field assembly. This occurs at a different scale in rural Alaska than in the lower-48 where most communities do not have access to cranes of any size, but the basic issue remains the same. The crane requirements for larger systems are very stringent, and based on the combined factors of nacelle mass, height of lift, and required boom extension. As these factors increase, the number of available cranes decreases dramatically. This task will assess the opportunities for crane-free turbine erection options, as well as alternatives to traditional cranes in erecting turbines. 8.5 TASK 5. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO WIND DEVELOPMENT IN THE U.S. While technological challenges are one of the primary considerations, effective policies, which provide incentives or reinforce renewable energy investment, can be one of the tipping points for successful full-scale deployment. This can be seen most vividly in looking at the development of wind energy in the US over the past 40 years. The Department of Energy's 20% Wind by 2030 Report clearly shows the relationship between growth and the reinforcing federal policy of production tax credits. Likewise, growth slowed during years when the policy expired. The same pattern can be seen in the history of Alaskan wind energy growth, not through policy, but in relation to state and federal investment dollars. A significant number of turbines were deployed in Alaska during investment in the 1980's. Unfortunately, many of these turbines are no longer functioning which illustrates how a lack of coordinated policy driving research, private sector incentives and corresponding workforce development and training can result in failed projects. New federal energy dollars in addition to designated tribal funding is resulting in new deployment of wind systems in Alaska. The Alaska Center for Energy and Power is actively engaged with local tribal entities and other key stakeholders to ensure that funding results in success as defined by all parties. ACEP is currently serving in an advisory capacity to the Alaska Energy Authority and the State Legislature as they create a comprehensive energy plan for the state and corresponding policies. Leveraging partnerships with the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska, Anchorage and conducting applied research to solve current and projected implementation issues, ACEP is providing key insight into how to set Alaska up for success with reinforcing policies for a broader energy agenda. ACEP also serves a critical role in bringing private and public sector stakeholders together in discussions and as project partners to identify the issues that drive the agenda. As stated in the 2030 report, “Numerous parties across a wide geographic area would need to collaborate on developing a common plan, instead of individual entities planning in isolation. This approach yields major economies of scale in that all users would benefit by pooling solutions to their needs into a single plan that would be more productive (in regional terms) than simply summing the needs of individual organizations. (pg 98 ).” Alaska is also starting to tackle this issue, creating a collaboration of utilities that are a part of the inter-tie grid to work through energy integration issues. Using work currently being done in Alaska, ACEP can reach out to energy policy centers around the nation such as the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Delaware, the Center for the Environment at Harvard, University of Maine's Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center among others to consider policy that will reinforce collaboration for large-scale implementation. 8.6 TASK 6. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH One of the challenges outlined in the 2030 report is workforce development to meet the demands of an expanded wind industry sector in the U.S. Specifically, the need for new engineers and technical expertise related to wind development was highlighted as critical to meeting the goals of the 2030 report. Alaska is the home to the vast majority of wind-diesel systems installed in the U.S., however most of the training on these systems is currently conducted outside of the state. To support these projects, it is critical to develop curriculum geared toward training current and future generations of wind-diesel operators for Alaska, the U.S., and the world. Currently there are no U.S. programs that support specific educational training in wind-diesel applications, with ad hock experience-based programs at UAF and UMass being the only closely comparable exceptions for large hybrid applications. WiDAC through the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) campus and 5 other campuses in the University of Alaska system including the Anchorage (UAA), the Mat-Su, the Tanana Valley, the Chukchi, and the Bristol Bay campuses will work together to develop curricula in the form of semester long and short courses as part of the WiDAC for training students, engineers, technicians, and operators about wind-diesel systems. The courses are needed in Alaska to train utility engineers, industry professionals, and operators about the unique operating characteristics of wind-diesel systems, particularly cold climate applications, as there are currently a number of systems in operation with many new systems scheduled for or under construction in rural villages of Alaska. The proposed curriculum at UAF would be in the form of semester long and short courses focusing on basic through more advanced engineering principles which could also be delivered at UAA, while curriculum at the other UA campuses would be in the form of technician and operator training courses and distance delivery of semester length and short courses. The specific tasks for developing the UAF and UA Mat-Su wind-diesel curriculum and outreach are: Task 6a. Perform an assessment of the skills required for understanding wind-diesel systems and identify any deficiencies that will need to be addressed in semester length and short courses. Task 6b. Submit proposals to the University for two 3-credit hour semester length engineering courses through UAF specifically focused on training in wind-diesel systems with a laboratory centered around the UAF INE ACEPs WiDAC and remote off-grid sites. Task 6c. Develop the curriculum so that the material can be delivered to individuals with diverse educational backgrounds, therefore, individuals working towards or with existing degrees at the university or technical college level, wind and diesel industry professionals, system operators, and utility managers. Task 6d. Administer two, semester length courses, on site (UAF) and through distance delivery courses as engineering courses and a certificate based program so that individuals successfully completing the courses receive engineering credit and/or a certificate of specialization in wind- diesel systems and/or specific topics (short courses) related to wind-diesel systems. Task 6e. Deliver short courses on specific wind-diesel topics as determined by the skills assessment using existing programs for distance learning to allow for instruction at UAF as well as through distance delivery and outreach programs to remote communities where wind-diesel systems are employed. Task 6f. Develop collaborations between the University, community colleges, and industry to ensure more formal certification processes for individuals working with wind-diesel systems. Task 6g. Organize, conduct, and participate in wind-diesel forums and workshops at the state, national, and international level as an outreach component for training and educating and dissemination of knowledge to engineers, researchers, and the wind and diesel industry.