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The components of a modern wind turbine. 11720077 Wenxiang Ruan. Introduction. The use of wind power : only 40 years. Comparation Cost Efficiency Wind power $ 0.26/kw 20% Solar energy $ 0.52/kw 12%. Types of wind turbine. Inside the wind turbine.
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The components of a modern wind turbine 11720077 Wenxiang Ruan
Introduction The use of wind power : only 40 years. Comparation Cost Efficiency Wind power $0.26/kw 20% Solar energy $0.52/kw 12%
Components of a modern wind turbine Movie Generators Rotor Towers
Design • Blade design Tip speed ratio • Blade materials Carbon, fiberglass,epoxy matrix • Tower height Surface aerodynamic drag • Foundations Slender structures • Costs Fewer failures, less maintenance