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What are the advantages of a vertical axis wind turbine over the more traditional kind?
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∙ 11y ago
A vertical axis wind turbine has the main shaft of the apparatus set in a vertical orientation. One advantage is that gearboxes, generators and other related equipment can be placed on the ground resulting in easier maintenance. Compared to horizontal axis wind turbines they can be placed closer together when multiple units are installed. Other claims are that they can be more efficient, quieter and more cost-effective compared to those with a horizontal axis. These claims are subject to ongoing debate among those with experience in the area.
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How can a 5mph wind turn a wind turbine?
With a new kind of wind turbine called a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) that can produce electricity in winds as low as 5 mph.
What is difference between radial flow turbine and axial flow turbine?
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Why semi log paper is named so?
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Can we know the stability from Bode plot?
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What is a common type of wind turbine?
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What is the darrieus rotor?
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Is the X axis on the horizontal or vertical axis?
The x axis is the horizontal axis. The y axis is the vertical axis.
Is the y-axis vertical or horizontal?
The y axis is vertical and the x axis is horizontal.
Which axis is the X and Y on?
The y-axis is vertical and the x-axis is horizontal.
What is the definition of vertical axis?
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What is the horizontal axis and vertical axis on a graph called?
horizontal:x vertical: y
Where is the data collected placed on a graph?
on the vertical axis
What is the vertical axis of a graph called?
The y-axis is the vertical line on a line graph.
How can a 5mph wind turn a wind turbine?
With a new kind of wind turbine called a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) that can produce electricity in winds as low as 5 mph.
What axis is the y axis?
A synonym for the y-axis is the vertical axis. In math, a graph has a vertical and a horizontal axis. Another name for the horizontal axis is the x -axis.
