Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (V.A.W.T.) Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does a vertical axis wind turbine compare to the traditional horizontal axis turbine?
A: If the pivot of the turbine is vertical to the ground, then it is a vertical axis wind turbine. Most of the wind turbines, the ones with three blades that we see frequently today are
horizontal axis wind turbines.
Q: Why do vertical axis wind turbines make much less noise than horizontal axis turbines?
A:The cause of noise is mainly because of blades cutting through air flow. However, airflow through vertical axis wind turbine is different and the rotation speed is much lower. As a result, it produces much less noise, almost no noise at all.
Q: Why are our products more advanced than our competitors?
A: The design and development of the products followed a strict process. Firstly, the ideas are verified by relevant theories, and then conducted computer facilitated simulation (CFD) are performed. When choosing materials, it is calculated, compared and adjusted to the intensity of the various types of materials. Before finalizing the design, each new product has to go through countless experiments in a wind tunnel (example found on our FSW Home page and on the FSW V.A.W.T. page) to further prove its functions. There are already 9 international invention patents resulted from the research. Our V.A.W.T.S are considered the leader in the vertical axis wind turbine section of the industry with cutting edge products and is the only type who has successfully transferred the technology to manufacturing.
Q: Who would be some of the potential users of our vertical axis turbines?
A: As it has advantages such as lower noise, it can be used in both rural and urban areas given the local wind and site conditions fit. Public lighting, monitor controlling system, oil fields and other city facilities and commercial purposes could use our products as well. Because
wind directions don’t affect the function of the equipment, it works even better on yachts, islands, offshore oil fields where wind is more turbulent.
Q: How to choose the capacity of the wind turbine group?
A: Contact Four Seasons Windpower toll free at 1-866-412-8346 and we can assist you to make your decision process easy.
Q: What are the do’s and don’ts in the installation process?