1.7.2.7 - Tower
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Practice Questions
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What is the Coriolis Effect?
💡 Hint: Think about how the Earth's rotation affects wind patterns.
Define lift and drag in the context of wind turbines.
💡 Hint: Consider how airplanes fly to understand these forces.
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What is the main purpose of siting wind turbines effectively?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of location on performance.
True or False: HAWTs can only operate in areas with high wind speeds.
💡 Hint: Remember the flexibility of turbine design.
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A small coastal town wants to install both HAWTs and VAWTs to meet energy needs. Analyze which turbine type would provide the best balance between efficiency and space conservation in their location.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific characteristics and operational needs of both designs.
Calculate the projected annual energy output of a HAWT with a rotor diameter of 60m and an average wind speed of 8 m/s given the Betz Limit.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to units and conversion factors for consistency.
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