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How Wind Turbines Work
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How Wind Turbines Work
September 23, 2008
The basic components of a wind turbine are as follows:
1. Rotor – three blades, mounted on a hub – typical rotor diameters are 80 90m for today’s larger machines. Blades are usually made from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and incorporate lightning protection measures. The picture below shows a single blade being transported to a wind farm site.
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