wind power **********, Wind Power Science Olympiad

power equation? Correct Answers P= .5 * delta * A * v^3 (kg/m^3)(m^2)(m^3/s^3) = WATT two basic types of turbines? Correct Answers horizontal, verticle two parameters define a turbine class? Correct Answers max wind, avg wind two basic controls of a wind turbine based on rotor design? Correct Answers up wind and down wind why do turbine have gearboxes? Correct Answers to reduce the speed of the rotor why do turbines have 3 blades? Correct Answers cost and off number of blades perform better what is the rated power of a typical turbine in US Correct Answers 1.5 MW what is the tower height of a typical tyrbine? Correct Answers 60-80m what is a drive train? Correct Answers includes the following: rotor shaft, gear box, brakes, generator cut out speed Correct Answers 12m/s how is data mining used in wind power industry? Correct Answers 1. long term wind power forecasting for planning/ siting. 2. medium and short team forecasts for pwoer generation connitment or control 3. wind power firming