Practice Wind Turbine Siting (1.3) - Wind Energy - Renewable Energy Engineering
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Wind Turbine Siting

Practice - Wind Turbine Siting

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the minimum recommended setback distance from populated areas for wind turbines?

💡 Hint: Think about how far turbines should be from homes.

Question 2 Easy

Name one terrain characteristic that is ideal for effective wind turbine siting.

💡 Hint: Consider places where wind flows freely.

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Question 1

What is the recommended minimum distance from dwellings for wind turbines?

100 meters
500 meters
1000 meters

💡 Hint: Recall the figures related to safety standards.

Question 2

True or False: Turbines should be spaced at least five to seven times their rotor diameter apart to reduce wake interference.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the spacing principles discussed earlier.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a specific location with various obstructions, design a siting plan for a small wind farm. Consider ideal setbacks, spacing, and terrain adaptation.

💡 Hint: Incorporate the discussed factors into your design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the potential impacts of ignoring regulatory compliance in a wind turbine project. Provide examples of what could go wrong.

💡 Hint: Think of recent examples in the news about environmental issues.

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