The components of a modern wind

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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

Movie

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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