(a) Which component of the horizontal axis wind turbine can be considered as the brain of the system? Write the important functions of this component. Explain how it coordinates with the anemometer, wind vane and yaw drive for the proper working of turbine. I (b) Explain, why wind energy is considered as highly desirable and economical to the rural areas which are far from existing grids

(a) Which component of the horizontal axis wind turbine can be considered as the brain of the system? Write the important functions of this component. Explain how it coordinates with the anemometer, wind vane and yaw drive for the proper working of turbine. I (b) Explain, why wind energy is considered as highly desirable and economical to the rural areas which are far from existing grids

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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