Table of Contents

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and units
5 Power performance method overview
6 Preparation for performance test
7 Test equipment
8 Measurement procedure
9 Derived results
10 Reporting format
Annex A (normative) - Assessment of influences caused by wind
        turbines and obstacles at the test site
Annex B (normative) - Assessment of terrain at the test site
Annex C (normative) - Site calibration procedure
Annex D (normative) - Evaluation of uncertainty in measurement
Annex E (informative) - Theoretical basis for determining the
        uncertainty of measurement using the method of bins
Annex F (normative) - Wind tunnel calibration procedure for
        anemometers
Annex G (normative) - Mounting of instruments on the
        meteorological mast
Annex H (normative) - Power performance testing of small
        wind turbines
Annex I (normative) - Classification of cup and sonic anemometry
Annex J (normative) - Assessment of cup and sonic anemometry
Annex K (normative) - In-situ comparison of anemometers
Annex L (normative) - The application of remote sensing
        technology
Annex M (informative) - Normalisation of power curve data
        according to the turbulence intensity
Annex N (informative) - Wind tunnel calibration procedure for
        wind direction sensors
Annex O (informative) - Power performance testing in cold
        climate
Annex P (informative) - Wind shear normalisation procedure
Annex Q (informative) - Definition of the rotor equivalent
        wind speed under consideration of wind veer
Annex R (informative) - Uncertainty considerations for tests
        on multiple turbines
Annex S (informative) - Mast flow distortion correction for
        lattice masts
Bibliography

Abstract

Defines a procedure for measuring the power performance characteristics of a single wind turbine and applies to the testing of wind turbines of all types and sizes connected to the electrical power network.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Canadian Standards Association
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	CSA C61400-12-1 : 2007 CSA C61400-12-1 : 2007 CSA C61400-12-1 : 2007 : R2012