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At a certain location, wind is blowing steadily at 8 m/s.

Chapter 5, Problem 18P

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Problem 18P

At a certain location, wind is blowing steadily at 8 m/s. Determine the mechanical energy of air per unit mass and the power generation potential of a wind turbine with 50-m-diameter blades at that location. Also determine the actual electric power generation assuming an overall efficiency of 30 percent. Take the air density to be 1.25 kg/m3.

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QUESTION:

Problem 18P

At a certain location, wind is blowing steadily at 8 m/s. Determine the mechanical energy of air per unit mass and the power generation potential of a wind turbine with 50-m-diameter blades at that location. Also determine the actual electric power generation assuming an overall efficiency of 30 percent. Take the air density to be 1.25 kg/m3.

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We need to find the mechanical energy per unit mass and the power generation potential of wind turbine with radius 25m. The generator have a power generation efficiency of 30%.

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