The components of a modern wind turbine

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The components of a modern wind turbine. 11720077 Wenxiang Ruan. Introduction. The use of wind power : only 40 years. Comparation Cost Efficiency Wind power $ 0.26/kw 20% Solar energy $ 0.52/kw 12%. Types of wind turbine. Inside the wind turbine. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The components of a modern wind

turbine11720077

Wenxiang Ruan

Introduction

The use of wind power : only 40 years.Comparation Cost Efficiency Wind power  $ 0.26/kw 20% Solar energy $ 0.52/kw 12%

Types of wind turbine

Inside the wind turbine

Components of a modern wind turbine

Towers

GeneratorsRotor

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Design

• Blade design Tip speed ratio

• Blade materials   Carbon, fiberglass,epoxy matrix

• Tower height Surface aerodynamic drag

• Foundations Slender structures

• Costs Fewer failures, less maintenance

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