Practice - Pitch Control
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of pitch control in wind turbines?
💡 Hint: Think about how the blades interact with wind.
What does the angle of the blades affect?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when blades have a better angle for capturing wind.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of the pitch control in a wind turbine?
💡 Hint: Think about operations related to blade performance.
True or False: Pitch control only operates to increase energy capture regardless of wind speed.
💡 Hint: Consider the safety of turbine operations.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a basic mechanical system to demonstrate pitch control for a miniature wind turbine. Describe the components and how they interact.
💡 Hint: Consider how you could use open-loop control for simplicity.
Analyze the impact of neglecting pitch control in a wind farm during a severe storm. What consequences would arise?
💡 Hint: Think about the stresses placed on stationary and improperly angled blades.
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