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Wind Turbine. By Faisal Rehman Course ID Eng 3060 Oral Communication Submitted to Jared Gorgan Date June 06 2009 Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan, 48202. http://lacoastpost.com. Horizontal Wind Turbine. Vertical Wind Turbine.
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Wind Turbine By Faisal Rehman Course ID Eng 3060 Oral Communication Submitted to Jared Gorgan Date June 06 2009 Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan, 48202. http://lacoastpost.com
Vertical Wind Turbine http://www.greentown.ca/Images/vertical%20wind%20turbine.jpg
Specification • Rated Capacity 15, 00 KW • Number of rotor blades 3 • Tower Height (m) 61.4-85 • Power Control Active blade pitch • Weather operation Limit -40o F – 104o F (-20o C – 40o C) • Controller Programmable Logical Controller (PLC) • Remote Control and monitoring system • Gear Box Three Step planetary Spur Gear system • Generator Double Fed Three phase asynchronous generator • Breaking system Hydraulic parking breaks
Specifications • Tower Design Multi-coated, tubular steel tower with safety ladder to the nacelle. • Noise Reduction Impact noise insulation of the gearbox and generator Rotor blades with minimized noise level • Lightning Protection system Lightning receptors installed on blade tips Surge protection in electrical components. [gepower.com]
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Advantages • Help Reduce Global Warming • Fewer green house emission • Cheaper source of energy • Healthier atmosphere and living • Benefits rural developed and rural areas
Disadvantages • Constant wind is not guaranteed • Noise disturbance (Jet Engine) • Ground vibration • Farming issues • Icing on blades • Damage coverage
Conclusion • Great concept of energy • Need to set criteria • Helpful Links • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_turbine • http://www.hoisthoist.net/graphics/wind_turbine.jpg • http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/wind-power-horizontal.gif • http://s93480190.onlinehome.us/generator/lz-blade.jpg • http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/dd/bc/ef9e29a64ec1ab5b919a9de1dabe.jpeg • http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081006213522AAB1D6n