Q&A: Does anyone know any equations that deal with wind turbine design?

Question by Robert: Does anyone know any equations that deal with wind turbine design?
I would like as many equations as you could give me. I am particularly looking for eqautions that deal with any relationship between the Tip Speed Ration (TSR) and Pitch angle of wind turbines. Also I’m looking into converters that are found in wind turbines. If you know any good references or information about them I would greatly appreciate it. In particular, I know that they provide power to the wind turbine during Voltage Dips but I don’t know where their power supply [...]

May 23rd, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Wind Power | Leave a comment

Steelworkers reach deal with Chinese on wind turbines

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various wind power tools, including a wind pump, a small turbine made in Zimbabwe, and the hub of a 2 MW giant

Steelworkers reach deal with Chinese on wind turbines
Two Chinese manufacturers of wind turbines have a deal with the United Steelworkers to buy U.S.-made steel and components for a Texas wind energy project, along with not opposing attempts to unionize workers at American plants they will open, the union said Friday.
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Wind Farm Deal Assures Bigger U.S. Role
The United Steelworkers and its allies hoped the agreement would ease fears that American stimulus money was [...]

August 7th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Wind Power | Leave a comment
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