Mounting Boom | Goalpost, Thies

Product

Mount redundant industry-standard class 1 anemometers on a NRG 80m XHD TallTower in compliance with Annex G of the IEC 61400-12-1:2005 with this goalpost boom.

Details

The NRG Goalpost Boom mounts a pair of either WindSensor P2546-OPR or Thies First Class Anemometers on the NRG 80m XHD TallTower. Mounting one of both sensors is also an option. Anemometer cups are positioned at exactly 80 m above ground level, 2.5 m away from each other and 1.99 m above the horizontal arm of the boom. This configuration complies with guidelines provided in Annex G of the IEC 61400-12-1:2005 standard when installed on NRG 80m XHD TallTower, a solution that is well suited for performing power performance tests at operating wind farms.

NRG tubular tilt-up towers allow companies to perform both internal and contractual power performance testing in a way that does not require the installation of a permanent met tower. No permanent foundations or long-term permitting is needed. These towers reduce the overall cost of the test, allow for short lead times (typically less than a week), and come in an efficient and portable single package, offering more logistical flexibility for wind farm developers and operators working in remote locations.

A standard NRG 80 m measurement system would typically mount sensors at 80 m heights on side mount booms such as the Mounting Boom | 2.4m (95"), Tubular. This goalpost boom has a larger vertical offset than any NRG side mount boom, and therefore must be mounted lower on the tower to mount sensors at the same 80 m elevation above ground. A short 8-inch diameter tower tube section is included with each goalpost boom that should replace the topmost section of your 80m XHD TallTower, shortening the overall height of the tower and eliminating tower induced flow effects that would otherwise be present at the 80 m sensor height.

There are two different Goalpost Boom kits:

10749 includes the Goalpost Boom, mounting stems for two (2) Thies First Class Anemometers, and a short 8-inch diameter tower tube section.
10750 includes the Goalpost Boom, mounting stems for two (2) WindSensor P2546-OPR Anemometers, and a short 8-inch diameter tower tube section.

In the Box

Mounting Boom | Goalpost, Thies

One (1) Goal Post Boom structure with mounting hardware
Two (2) stems for Thies First Class Anemometers
One (1) 80m XHD TallTower Stubby Tube Section

Mounting Boom | Goalpost, WindSensor

One (1) Goal Post Boom structure with mounting hardware
Two (2) stems for WindSensor P2546-OPR Anemometers
One (1) 80m XHD TallTower Stubby Tube Section

Specifications

	Mounting Boom \| Goalpost, Thies (#10749)	Mounting Boom \| Goalpost, WindSensor (#10750)	Mounting Boom \| Goalpost, Thies + WindSensor (#11706)
Description
Boom type	Thies Anemometer mounting boom for top of NRG 80m XHD TallTowers.	WindSensor P2546-OPR Anemometer mounting boom for top of NRG 80m XHD TallTowers.	Thies FCA + WindSensor P2546-OPR Anemometer mounting boom for top of NRG 80m XHD TallTowers.
Applications	Wind turbine power performance testing per IEC 61400-12-1:2005, Annex G	Wind turbine power performance testing per IEC 61400-12-1:2005, Annex G	Wind turbine power performance testing per IEC 61400-12-1:2005, Annex G
Sensor compatibility	Thies FCA	WindSensor P2546-OPR	Thies FCA Anemometer WindSensor P2546-OPR
Tower compatibility	NRG 80m XHD TallTower or tower with 8" diameter tubing section	NRG 80m XHD TallTower or tower with 8" diameter tubing section	NRG 80m XHD TallTower or tower with 8" diameter tubing section
Installation
Mounting	Boom attaches to tower with galvanized steel U-Bolts. Anemometer mounts to stem with set screws.	Boom attaches to tower with galvanized steel U-Bolts. Anemometer mounts to stem with set screws.	Boom attaches to tower with galvanized steel U-Bolts. Anemometer mounts to stem with set screws.
Tools required	Tee-handle wrench, 1/4" hex drive for tightening pipe couplings. 3mm allen wrench for anemometer set screws.	Tee-handle wrench, 1/4" hex drive for tightening pipe couplings. 4 mm allen wrench for anemometer set screws (included with anemometer)	Tee-handle wrench, 1/4" hex drive for tightening pipe couplings. 3 mm allen wrench for Thies Anemometer set screws (included with anemometer). 4 mm allen wrench for WindSensor Anemometer set screws (included with anemometer).
Recommended for installation	Electric drill with 1/4" hex drive bit for tightening pipe couplings. Electric drill with 9/16" nut driver bit for tightening 2-inch diameter U-Bolts. Electric drill with 11/16" nut driver bit, deep socket, for tightening 8-inch diameter U-Bolts.	Electric drill with 1/4" hex drive bit for tightening pipe couplings. Electric drill with 9/16" nut driver bit for tightening 2-inch diameter U-Bolts. Electric drill with 11/16" nut driver bit, deep socket, for tightening 8-inch diameter U-Bolts.	Electric drill with 1/4" hex drive bit for tightening pipe couplings. Electric drill with 9/16" nut driver bit for tightening 2-inch diameter U-Bolts. Electric drill with 11/16" nut driver bit, deep socket, for tightening 8-inch diameter U-Bolts.
Environmental
Lifespan	2 years +	2 years +	2 years +
Physical
Weight	Boom: 28.7 kg (63 lbs)	Boom: 27.6 kg (61 lbs)	Boom: 28.7 kg (63 lbs)
Overall boom length	2.6 m (102")	2.6 m (102")	2.6 m (102")
Boom diameter	Boom: 48.3 mm (1.9") Stem: 33.4 mm (1.3")	Boom: 48.3 mm (1.9") Stem: 25.4 mm (1.0")	Boom: 48.3 mm (1.9") Thies FCA Stem: 33.4 mm (1.3") WindSensor P2546-OPR Stem: 25.4 mm (1.0")
Offset distance	Sensor Separation: 2.5 m (98.4")	Sensor Separation: 2.5 m (98.4")	Sensor Separation: 2.5 m (98.4")
Offset height	1.99 m (78.3")	1.99 m (78.3")	1.99 m (78.3")
Materials
Boom	Boom: Aluminum Stem: Aluminum Adapter: Aluminum	Boom: Aluminum Stem: Aluminum Adapter: Aluminum	Boom: Aluminum Stem: Aluminum Adapter: Aluminum
U-bolts	Galvanized steel	Galvanized steel	Galvanized steel
Universal mounting plate	Galvanized steel	Galvanized steel	Galvanized steel

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