Practice - Types of Wind Turbines and Their Construction
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Practice Questions
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What does HAWT stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the orientation of the axis.
Name a type of VAWT.
💡 Hint: Recall the shapes of the blades.
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What does HAWT stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the acronym describes.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines are typically more efficient than HAWTs.
💡 Hint: Consider how each captures and utilizes wind energy.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the energy output of a HAWT with a rotor diameter of 100 meters in a wind speed of 10 m/s. Assume a 0.4 power coefficient.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for kinetic energy to find the output.
Describe a scenario where a VAWT would be preferred over a HAWT for wind energy generation.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions that might impact wind turbine placement.
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