1. A wind turbine supplies an effective power output of 1.8 MW to a grid. Determine the power coefficient of the wind turbine by considering the following parameters. Wind speed m/sec, Blade length = 52 m. The gear, generator and electric efficiencies are 94%, 98% and 90% respectively. Assume the atmospheric air condition is 1.01325 bar and 30°C. 12

1. A wind turbine supplies an effective power output of 1.8 MW to a grid. Determine the power coefficient of the wind turbine by considering the following parameters. Wind speed m/sec, Blade length = 52 m. The gear, generator and electric efficiencies are 94%, 98% and 90% respectively. Assume the atmospheric air condition is 1.01325 bar and 30°C. 12

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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