How to squeeze more kilowatts from wind turbines
Journal Article
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· Alternative Sources Energy; (United States)
OSTI ID:6060468
Proposals to make wind turbines more efficient range from inexpensive taping of a seam on the Danish blades to costly projects that would replace entire rotor systems. Other efficiency steps would alter the pitch of the blades, use different lubricants, extend hubs, etc. Only those turbines in the direct wind stream achieve a high efficiency. Paybacks for corrective measures should be only a few years.
- OSTI ID:
- 6060468
- Journal Information:
- Alternative Sources Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States) Vol. 94; ISSN ASEND
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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