An Overview to the Types of Wind Turbine Generators

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High wind speed to bring optimal return in investments from Wind Turbine Generators .

Winds are caused by the unequal increase of temperature of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and rotation of the earth

Electricity or Mechanical Energy is best described by Wind Energy through the use of Wind. An alternative to mass amount production are Wind Turbine Generators

Wind Turbine Generators are classified into several types:

Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines ‘ this type of wind turbine generators has a main rotor (rotating part of a mechanical device) shaft and electrical generator on top of the tower, and must be coursed to the wind. Large generators are often used as a wind sensor furnished with a servo motor while small turbines has a simple wind vane. The tower behind the turbine produces turbulence, that’s why it’s usually pointed upward Their blades are rigid so its solidity is used to avoid the blades from being pushed into the tower by high winds

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines are those with vertically arranged main rotor shaft An advantage of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine is they are suited to highly variable winds With a vertical construction, the wind turbine generator and gearbox can be placed near the ground The support of the tower is not required for those with Vertical Construction. Vertical axis is not easy to install turbines on towers contrast to horizontal axis’ design It should be situated to the base where it could lean On occasions, reduced wind energy is provided for a given size turbine from locations with lower altitudes because wind is slower

Around the world, the petition for renewable energy production is vastly spreading. There is a huge amount of wind power today and wind turbine generators are evolving to meet the volume of demands and make use of its advantages

Airborne Wind Turbine Generator is an example of autonomous aerial structure using wind energy, a new trend that is a product of technically enhanced material and computer innovations.



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