Q1: The average wind velocity in a particular area is found to be 5.5m/s. It is proposed to install a wind driven turbine with a blade radius of 1.8m. The proposed design has an interference factor of 0.21 and an axial force coefficient of 0.89, and a torque coefficient of 0.8. Determine: a) The expected power output of the turbine. b) Thrust on the turbine. c) Torque on the turbine. d) Rotational speed.

Q1: The average wind velocity in a particular area is found to be 5.5m/s. It is proposed to install a wind driven turbine with a blade radius of 1.8m. The proposed design has an interference factor of 0.21 and an axial force coefficient of 0.89, and a torque coefficient of 0.8. Determine: a) The expected power output of the turbine. b) Thrust on the turbine. c) Torque on the turbine. d) Rotational speed.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

7th Edition

ISBN:9780190698614

Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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