Practice Key Considerations (1.3.1) - Wind Energy - Renewable Energy Engineering
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Key Considerations

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Question 1 Easy

What is a wind resource?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes wind effective for turbines.

Question 2 Easy

Why is it important to have setbacks from dwellings?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact on locals when turbines are near homes.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason to have minimum setbacks for wind turbines?

To maximize wind capture
To minimize operational issues
To reduce noise and safety risks

💡 Hint: Think about community impact.

Question 2

Turbines should be spaced at least 5 rotor diameters apart to reduce what?

Efficiency
Wake interference
Noise

💡 Hint: Think about how wind flows around obstacles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a siting strategy for a wind farm in a mixed urban-rural area that considers both residential impacts and efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider both technical and social elements.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the environmental impact of a proposed site for a wind energy project located near a migratory bird path. Discuss how to mitigate potential risks.

💡 Hint: Think about seasonal patterns and technological interventions.

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