Improved Wind

Question 1

What are the main differences between HAWTS and VAWTS

Answer 1

HAWT requires a consistent wind direction, VAWT requires any direction of wind
HAWT requires high wind speeds VAWT requires low wind speeds
HAWT requiires low RPM VAWT requires low RPM
HAWT his high noise levels VAWT has low noise levels

Question 2

What is meant by rotor collected energy

Answer 2

The amount of energy extracted from the wind

Question 3

How does altitude affect air density

Answer 3

Lower air density at higher altitudes this means p out decreases at higher altitudes and increases at lower altitudes

Question 4

How does blade length affect turbine performance

Answer 4

An increase in blade length means an increase in power output

Question 5

How is turbine performance affected by the strength of materials

Answer 5

The lighter the materials the lower the cut in speeds how some materials may not be able to withstand the stress turbines go under and could break

Question 6

How does the siting requirements affect the performance of a turbine

Answer 6

A location without any obstructions is best and possibly on a hill depending on the wind direction