answersLogoWhite

0

Wind Turbines control system controls Pitch of blades to maintain optimum speed in all wind conditions, if wind is too fast, turbine's brakes will be automatically engaged to slow it down or even stop it in case of storms, if the brakes or control system fails, it will rotate freely and ultimately breakdown under stress from large centrifugal forces.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Physics

What makes a wind turbine move?

A wind turbine moves when the wind blows against its blades, causing them to rotate. The rotation of the blades drives a generator inside the turbine, converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy.


What two energy transfers take place when a wind turbine is working?

When a wind turbine is working, mechanical energy is transferred from the wind to the turbine blades, causing them to rotate. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through the generator in the turbine, which can be used to power homes and businesses.


How much power does a wind turbine create?

The Power Generated by a Wind Turbine entirely depends on the capacity of the turbine which is installed.. there are turbines ranging from 1 watt to 10 MW that can be installed in a wind farm The installation of the turbine depends on the Wind Potential of the area.


How much wind can one wind turbine generate in one year?

The amount of wind energy generated by a wind turbine in one year depends on factors like the turbine's size, location, and average wind speed. On average, a typical wind turbine with a capacity of 2-3 MW can generate around 5-8 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in a year.


What powers a wind turbine?

The wind turbine converts kinetic energy into wind, which then turns into wind and then mechanical energy. The energy is converted to an electrical generator through a shaft which turns it into electrical energy, or in other words, electricity.

Related Questions

What are the advantages of having a wind turbine?

that wind is free :D


How are wind turbines better than fossil fuel power plants?

The wind is free. And no pollution is created by a wind turbine.


Is a turbine a wind energy?

YES But only if you don't consider the massive amounts of energy required to make the wind turbine and get it into position. The actual energy conversion from wind to electricity is not great but it is free.


Is a wind turbine energy efficient?

YES But only if you don't consider the massive amounts of energy required to make the wind turbine and get it into position. The actual energy conversion from wind to electricity is not great but it is free.


What does a wind turbine make?

A wind turbine makes wind for scientific study.


What does wind turbine help?

a wind turbine generates electricity for or use


How is a wind turbine good?

Wind Energy creates NO greenhouse gasses or Carbon Dioxide. Once installed Wind Turbines create FREE energy.


What does Wind Turbine mean?

A wind turbine is like a giant fan that produces energy from the wind


Are wind turbines profitable?

Yes they are creating energy that you get for free the only cost to you is the turbine itself.


How is wind created in a wind turbine?

wind is not created by the turbine but wind that passes through the turbine causes it to turn, and the faster the turbine spins the more energy is created that can be turned into electricity and other resources. Hope This Helps :)


What is another name for a wind tower?

Another name for a windmill is the wind turbine


What makes a wind turbine move?

A wind turbine moves when the wind blows against its blades, causing them to rotate. The rotation of the blades drives a generator inside the turbine, converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy.