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Table 10 Proposed wind turbine parameters

From: Designing a solar and wind hybrid system for small-scale irrigation: a case study for Kalangala district in Uganda

S. no.

Item description

Value

1

Start-up wind speed

2 m s−1

2

Rated wind speed

9 m s−1

3

Blades diameter (m)

2.7 m

4

Rated speed

400 RPM

5

Pipe size

4.5″

6

Blades quantity

3 pcs

7

Blade material

Reinforced fibre glass

8

Rated output power

1 kW

9

Stop method

Electromagnetic brakes

10

Voltage

48 V

11

Maximum power output

1500 W