The IRE Wind Energy Group is in the process of building a wind tunnel for scale model testing. A few of us took a trip to Mesabi Range Community & Technical College in Eveleth to speak with Dan Janisch, the Wind Energy Technology Instructor coordinating the installation of a used Vestas V-27 wind turbine generator system. Dan Janisch is providing IRE with blower fans and a place to build, use, and possibly store the wind tunnel, that is, once they have the space available. Right now the space is occupied by the nacelle and power control system for the 2.5kW generator.
Our trip was beneficial on many fronts. We got to see firsthand the scale of what Dan referred to as a small scale turbine. Not really small unless it is compared to the 2.5 megawatt turbines on Taconite Ridge. It may be “small” but still impressive. I cannot wait to see Mesabi Range’s wind turbine in operation. The IRE Wind Energy Team was invited to attend the tower and turbine lift in a couple of weeks. Dan also extended the invitation to other IRE students and faculty. There will be more to follow when the date is finalized. Their group is waiting on the crane availability, but has the support base ready and was enlarging the diameter of the holes in the bottom section tower connection ring.
We met some very dedicated students and a truly enthusiastic instructor who loves what he does. Dan Janisch has offered help and support for the future and would like our two programs to share learning opportunities whenever possible.
Thank You Mr. Dan Janisch
Dan Marshall, IRE
Wind Energy Team
Proof read by Tyler.
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