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Table 1 Technical data sheet of the large vertical wind turbine adapted for a container ship (Craft et al. 2012; Demadi et al. 2010)

From: Energy balance for a hybrid naval propulsion system

Model

Dimensions

Vertical wind turbine

 

Height × diameter (m)

24 × 4

Material

Fibreglass reinforced plastic/carbon fibre reinforced polymer

Rotor speed (rpm)

0–225; variable

Structure

 

Tower

Cylindrical-steel

Foundation height (m)

10

Rotor and foundation weight (t)

40

Components

 

Electric motor

90 kW, 50/60 Hz IE4,IP55

Environmental conditions

 

Operating Temperature (°C)

(+ 50)… (− 30)

Wind speed required for operation (m/s)

0–25

Resistance to wind force (m/s)

70