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		Wind Systems for Pumping Water: A Training Manual (Peace Corps, 1984, 93 p.)
			(introduction...)
			Acknowledgments
			Introduction to training
			Training guidelines
			Objectives for wind system construction training
			Session 1 Introduction and objectives
			Session 2 History of wind systems
			Session 3 Large projects and community analysis
			Session 4 Shop safety and tool care
			Session 5 Representative drawings for construction
			Session 6 Shafts and bearings
			Session 7 Strengths and testing
			Session 8 Joinery
			Session 9 Pumps and pump design
			Session 10 Siting considerations
			Session 11 Sizing wind water pumping systems
			Session 12 Design considerations for pumps and windmills
			Session 13 How to design
			Session 14 Presentation of designs
			Session 15 Construction of wind measuring poles
			Session 16 Exportation for wind sites
			Session 17 Tower raising
			Session 18 Plumbing the wind system
			Session 19 Testing installed wind system
			Session 20 Presentation of projects
			Session 21 Maintenance - preventive and routine
			Bibliography
			Construction materials list
			Tool list for 24 participants
			Technical vocabulary
			Report on the wind-powered in-service training
			Recommendations

Session 10 Siting considerations

TOTAL TIME: 1 Hour

OBJECTIVES: To learn how to distinguish a good wind site from an inadequate site.

To understand the rules of thumb for siting windpumps

MATERIALS: Blackboard or equivalent

PROCEDURES:

Step 1: 30 minutes

Water availability, depth, proximity to users, and wind velocities and abundance are of primary concern for the siting of wind powered pumps. Discuss trees, buildings and topographical features and their effect on the wind which blows near the water supply.

Step 2: 20 minutes

Discuss other factors affecting site selection.

Ground-

Is the ground firm enough to support a tower or structure?
Can the structure be anchored?

Winds -

Seasonal variations - measure velocities Establish a projected annual wind resource availability if possible, using local individuals and government agencies.

River -

If site is located near a river, determine if flooding is a problem. Is erosion along river bank a problem?

Ownership -

Who will own, maintain and allocate water?
This should be established before project construction begins?

Other Factors -

Consider weather extremes (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), noise or other factors which are important to users or as a demonstration project.

Step 3: 10 minutes

Finally, discuss the use of wire lines to transmit mechanical power for use at the distant site. Use model to demonstrate the principles and note the 1/4 mile limitation using this system.

Ground-	Is the ground firm enough to support a tower or structure? Can the structure be anchored?
Winds -	Seasonal variations - measure velocities Establish a projected annual wind resource availability if possible, using local individuals and government agencies.
River -	If site is located near a river, determine if flooding is a problem. Is erosion along river bank a problem?
Ownership -	Who will own, maintain and allocate water? This should be established before project construction begins?
Other Factors -	Consider weather extremes (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), noise or other factors which are important to users or as a demonstration project.