AirForce 1 Wind Turbine System
£3,295.00
The new AirForceTM 1 model incorporates the FuturEnergy in-house designed and manufactured permanent magnet generator for efficient and durable production. The wind turbines have a 3phase (AC) output for rectification to DC.
Weighing in at only 19 kilos our turbines are tower-top ready, and will fit on to a standard 50mm steel tube pole. We do not recommend ‘building-mounted’ installations other than on steel-framed buildings.
Your turbine system will be supplied in 3 shipping cartons, weighing a total of 26kgs, and you will be required to attach the tailfin and blades to the main turbine housing.
All AirForceTM 1 Wind Turbines are now supplied with AirForceTM Control, a brand-new product designed and manufactured by FuturEnergy. AirForceTM Control provides unparalleled performance monitoring and automatic system protection for your 3-Phase AC 1kW turbine installation. Included with the AirForceTM Control is a Davis Anemometer, which provides the system with both wind speed and wind direction data.
The AirForceTM Control unit is installed within a covered area close to and in series with the manual stop-switch and directly to the batteries or other loads. When charge parameters are met, or other controlled parameters exceeded, the turbine is automatically stopped and restarted when conditions return within operational limits or further battery charging is required.
AirForceTM Control offers access to a Web-based portal providing remote control & configuration, along with trending of historical performance data for your turbine.
AirForceTM Control features:
* Provides configurable automatic control of the turbine
* Prevents damage due to turbine overspeed
* Improves system safety, reliability and longevity
* Compatible with 3 phase AC turbine installations and 24V and 48V battery charging installations
* Ability to monitor performance of the wind turbine: Power (W), Energy (Whrs), Wind speed instant (m/s) plus time averaged value, Wind direction (cardinal and ordinal), Battery voltage (Volts), Current (Amps), Turbine speed (rpm)
* Remote monitor capability with WiFi and internet connection
* Configurable automatic stop/start functionality, parameterised on: Maximum battery voltage (turbine stop) with turbine restart voltage, Maximum charge current (turbine stop), Wind speed maximum (turbine stop) and restart value, Turbine restart delay time (seconds)
* Augments manual stop switch
* Maintains battery systems at optimum levels to prolong life
* Negates the need for dump loads
All instructions are supplied to guide you through the simple assembly.
For detailed information please go to the Airforce 1 product page
Currently we only sell online to certain European countries. A full list is available on our Delivery & Returns page. We would also be happy to take your order over the phone. Please call +44 1789 450280 8.30am-5pm GMT.
• Nominal power output: 24V & 48V: 1000W
• Start-up wind speed: 3.5m/s
• Rated wind speed: 12.5m/s
• Survival wind speed: 52m/s
• Total tower-top weight: 19kg
• Number of blades: 3
• Rotor diameter: 1.8m
• Rotor speed (RPM): 200 to 800
• Number of blades: 3
• Generator type: 3-Phase AC
• Turbine mounting: 50mm tube to accept 48.5mm standard scaffold tube
• Noise: LAeq 35dB @ 5m/s wind speed measured behind rotor
SPACE1LAeq 54dB @ 7m/s wind speed measured behind rotor
• FUTURENERGY high quality Permanent Magnet Generator
• 12 months’ warranty (extended warranty available upon registration)
• AirForceTM Control Monitoring and Automatic Stop System
• Remote-mounted manual stop-switch supplied as standard
• Suitable for wind/solar hybrid installations
• Full installation kits available
• Tough glass reinforced nylon turbine blades
• All bearings sealed for life
• 20 year installed design life
• 60 Amp rated slip-ring to prevent cable twist
• Rugged, simple and robust design
• Corrosion resistant materials employed throughout
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) compliant
1kW horizontal axis upwind turbine system
simple • dependable • robust • efficient
With more than 6,000 AirForceTM 1 wind turbines now in service world-wide, the highly robust and dependable turbine demonstrates enviable capability in energy generation in an extensive range of applications, such as:
All turbines are designed & manufactured in the United Kingdom within a continuous product improvement policy. The AirForceTM 1 turbine is supplied in kit form and tower-top ready for simple installation on a standard 48.5mm scaffolding tube pole.
Extensive Range of Applications Such As:
- Battery charging
- Water and air heating and cooling
- Grid-tied/off-grid mains installations
- Island networks and smart grids
- Wind & solar hybrid solutions
- Telecoms ‘hop’ stations
- Remote sensor array power
- Power for traffic and event signage
1kW TURBINE TOWER KIT
The FuturEnergy tower kit is strong and designed for ease of assembly. By using special ground anchors no concrete or foundations are required and this allows for the tower to be relocated if required. The tower is raised and lowered using a gin-pole of standard scaffolding tube dimensions.
The kit comprises of all the components (excluding standard galvanized scaffolding tube*) required to raise your 1 KW FuturEnergy wind turbine (not supplied with the tower kit) to a maximum height of 8 meters. The kit includes ground anchors to meet the required loading capacity calculated from EN-61400 and designed to withstand 50-year maximum wind speeds when installed in most ground conditions.
The kit includes tube and gin-pole couplings, galvanized wire rope assemblies with tensioners, brackets and full instructions for assembly.
*Galvanized scaffolding tube (48.5mm O/D x 5mm Wall) is available from builders’ merchants. 2 X 3m and 1 X 2m lengths are required for the maximum 8m height.
Tower Kit Components
DATASHEET & INSTALLATION DOWNLOADS
ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS
When high winds are forecast, we recommend that you visit the website to see an estimated forecast of the wind speed in your area (mph), and live data from weather stations around the country. http://www.xcweather.co.uk By hovering over your own area on the observation wind speed map, you will see a wind speed reading from the nearest weather station to you, together with a forecast of wind speeds over the next few days. The following instructions are for customers who have not purchased the Airforce Control, and manually stop the turbine in high winds speeds. Should wind speeds be predicted to be Beaufort scale 6 and above, (shown in shades of pink), it is recommended that the turbine is switched off. If predicted to be Beaufort 8 and above, if possible, lower the tower. It is important to take the actions to either switch the turbine off or to lower the tower before the high wind speeds are reached. If you experience wind speeds higher than your expectations and you have not switched off your turbine, switch off in a lull in the wind, i.e. in between gusts. The introduction of the AirForceTM Control provides unparalleled performance monitoring and automatic system protection in adverse weather conditions. Included with the AirForceTM Control is a Davis Anemometer, that provides the system with both wind speed and direction information. The system will automatically shut-down when pre-set limits are exceeded and protect the unit from over speeding or operating with no load. When the wind levels decrease to acceptable levels the system will automatically restart. Please see our link here for DC stop switch instructions and shut-down procedure. Please see our link here for AC stop switch instructions and shut-down procedure.
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