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Why do wind turbines only have three arms and not many as in say a jet engine turbine Also why can't they be horizontal like the wind speed generators at airfields?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, There are wind turbines with more than three blades... Basically that would only apply for the turbines which are not commercial like the turbines which are installed at home etc. and there are also wind turbines with horizontal axis, and again that would not apply to commercial wind farm. Usually Wind Turbines are BIG in size and mostly used to Generate Commercial Electricity so installing a Turbine with more than 3 turbines is not a viable thing.
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What are the advantages of a vertical axis wind turbine over the more traditional kind?
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.
What does a wind turbine do?
A wind turbines uses the wind to power an electricity generator.
Who discovered wind turbines?
in 1888 Charles brush did invent the wind turbine
Difference between francis and kaplan turbines?
The comparison kaplan and francis hydro power turbine is as under: 1. Efficiency of Kaplan hydro power turbine is higher. 2. Kaplan turbine is more compact in cross-section and has higher rotational speed to that of francis hydro power turbine. 3. In Kaplan turbine, the water flow is axia and in francis trubine it is radial. 4. The runner blades in the kaplan turbine is less in number. 5. Specific speed of Kaplan turbine is 2 to 3 times that of Fancis turbine. 6. Friction loss in Kaplan turbine is less. 7. Francis turbine requires medium head while Kaplan trubines are low head hydro power turbines.
What are the different types of Turbines used in hydroelectric power plants?
1 Pelton Turbine 2 Kaplan Turbine 3 Francis Turbine 4 Propeller Turbine 5 Tubular Turbine
What is a common type of wind turbine?
Horizontal axis wind turbines, modern wind turbines, vertical axis turbines.
The two common names of a mechanical device used to convert mechanical energy to electrical?
dynamos | dynamo | generators | generator | turbines | turbine
How do water generators work?
If you mean a hydroelectric generator, the weight of falling water turns a turbine or water wheel. The turbine or water wheel is attached to a generator, and turns the generator, producing electricity.
What is the width of the turbine?
The diameter of today's horizontal axis wind turbines are up to 125m in diameter. This can produce up to 8MW of power.
Why is convergent-divergent nozzle generally used in steam turbines?
A convergent-divergent nozzle is generally used in steam turbines. This is because it drives generators in producing electricity with the use of turbine rotors with curved axes.
How can I run a gas turbine power generator efficiently?
www.muellerenvironmental.com/documents/GER3567H.pdf discusses many factors affecting gas turbine efficiency. It specifically addresses GE turbines, but the factors discussed are relevant to all gas turbine power generators.
What is the width of a wind turbine?
The diameter of today's horizontal axis wind turbines are up to 125m in diameter. This can produce up to 8MW of power.
What is the function of the turbine at grootvlei power station?
Grootvlei is an electricity generating station located in Balfour, South Africa. This station uses coal to power its turbines. The turbines run the generators with a total station output of 1200 megawatts.
How heavy are tidal turbines?
The horizontal axis turbine is the worlds largest tidal turbine. It weighs some 1,300 tons, stands over 73 feet and is said to be able to power over 1000 homes.
What turbines meaning?
turbine trip
How is electricity in your homes powered?
The electricity in your home is a generated force of alternating current (AC). The prime movers of the generators can be hydro electric dams, coal fired steam turbines, gas fired steam turbine, wind generated turbines to mention a few.
What are the two basic types of steam turbines?
impulsive turbine reaction turbine
