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Qr6 Additional Information 2020

The QR6 vertical axis wind turbine has an elegant swept blade design that produces 7.5 kW of power. It has a unique blade tip design to reduce noise and captures turbulent winds through its aero-elastic blades. It operates from wind speeds of 1.5-20 m/s and has a design life of over 30 years. The power curve shows that it is optimized for 10-16 m/s winds and production increases sharply with small rises in wind speed. Maintenance requires access by stair or trolley to the nacelle located at the top of a mast between 15-30 m high.

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Qr6 Additional Information 2020

The QR6 vertical axis wind turbine has an elegant swept blade design that produces 7.5 kW of power. It has a unique blade tip design to reduce noise and captures turbulent winds through its aero-elastic blades. It operates from wind speeds of 1.5-20 m/s and has a design life of over 30 years. The power curve shows that it is optimized for 10-16 m/s winds and production increases sharply with small rises in wind speed. Maintenance requires access by stair or trolley to the nacelle located at the top of a mast between 15-30 m high.

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QR6 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

• Elegant aesthetically pleasing swept blade design


• Compact and easy to integrate
• Revolutionary blade tip designed to shed noise
• Unique aero-elastic blade design captures turbulent wind and absorbs
vibration
• Power regulation
• In built safety mechanisms – auto emergency shutdown
• Operating wind speeds: start up 1.5 m/s – safety cutout › 20 m/s
• Design life 30 years +
Wind conditions & site exposure

The Power Curve below is perhaps the easiest way to understand power production. It is important to note that the
power curve is not linear and there are sharp gradients due to the Qr6 turbine being optimized to run in the 10m/s
(22mph) to 16m/s (35mph) band, so a small increase in wind makes a significant difference to power production. The Qr6
Turbine has a cut in speed of 1.5 m/s (3.35 mph) and will function making a positive contribution down to 1.1 m/s (2.5
mph) and cuts out to protect itself at 20 m/s (45mph). Most calm days in the UK can be considered to still have 6mph to
10mph wind speeds on the ground which increases rapidly on a mast at 15m.
• 7.5 KW
1140mm
W OR KING A R EAS

Mast and turbine in


operating position

5100mm

Highlighted area denotes working area for installation


and maintenance – 6m mast however see table for
Mast and Turbine in maintenance position required dimensions for other mast sizes

6000mm

Hydraulic ram used


for maintenance

ELEVATION @ 1:100 (A4)


Maintenance Requirements

1565mm DIMENSION 'H' (see table) 5100mm

Note: Dimension 'H' varies with mast

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height, all other working areas are
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These areas can be modified according to local site /
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TOTAL LENGTH (see table)


PLAN @ 1:100 (A4)
MAI NTENANCE: It is essential that due consideration is given to maintenance access. In most instances a minimum request is stair access due to
heavy trolley mounted equipment used during maintenance.
The qr6 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine was designed as the next
generation of helical VAWT offering improved power
generation, increased swept area whilst retaining the
intrinsic beauty of the original design

The blades, spokes and torque tube are made of advanced


composite materials including carbon fibre for weight,
reduction, stiffness and longevity
Test Site Data

Derived Noise Emission and Noise Immission for a wind speed of 8 m/s at rotor
centre height
Unlike traditional horizontal
axis wind turbines, the qr helical
VAWT will maintain it’s power curve
in turbulent winds
The qr turbine is a recognised, iconic design with strong aerodynamic performance
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
UK Designed & Manufactured

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