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Renewable Energies · CHAPTER 03

Wind Energy

Turn moving air into controlled electrical power.

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03.01PLANNED LESSON

The physics of wind power

Connect wind speed, swept area and available energy.

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03.02PLANNED LESSON

Wind turbine anatomy

Blades, hub, gearbox, generator and converter.

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03.03PLANNED LESSON

The turbine power curve

Read cut-in, rated and cut-out operation.

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03.04PLANNED LESSON

Generator topologies

Compare induction, doubly-fed and permanent-magnet machines.

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