Guide to Harnessing the Wind for Energy
Wind offers an endless supply of energy, but the big question is how can we take advantage of this in the most efficient way? In this guide to …
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Wind Turbine Types and Designs - From Installation to Maintenance
Wind energy is one of the most promising ways to keep nature clean and meet our ever increasing energy demands. Conventional energy sources are not …
Continue ReadingWind Turbine Noise Levels and Public Attitudes Toward Wind Power
Although wind power offers a legitimate renewable energy source, it is not without it’s drawbacks. Those who live near wind farms have several …
Continue ReadingHow to Choose a Wind Turbine for Home Electricity
You’ve made up your mind to generate electricity with the help of wind power. Great. You’ve probably started your research and are …
Continue ReadingWind Turbines: Vibration Predictive Maintenance
Abnormal vibration in any machinery is an indication of possible problems which need attention so the machinery functions to its optimum capacity. The …
Continue ReadingAdvantages and Disadvantages of Wind Energy
Generating energy from renewable resources like wind and solar energy is gaining popularity by the day. As long as the sun exists, winds will continue …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Wind Ratings - Weibull Distributions and Raleigh Distributions
The most significant constraint of the wind force is the wind speed. For this rationale, understanding wind ratings via Weibull Distributions and …
Continue ReadingFormula to Calculate Wind Load
To prevent new construction and other structures from toppling in strong winds, architects and engineers have to calculate their wind loads. The wind …
Continue ReadingWind Power Formula using Wind Speed and Windmill Efficiency
The wind power formula can be used to calculate how much power we can get from the wind. Wind turbine efficiency is also discussed in this article.
Continue ReadingRenewable Energy Jobs - Wind Power Maintenance
Jobs in the renewable energy sector are on the rise. With around 500,000 job openings by the next 20 years, it promises to offer to a lucrative …
Continue ReadingWind Turbine Minimum Spacing
Wind farms are generally said to have more than three wind turbines. It is a known fact that turbines in a wind farm affect other turbines in energy …
Continue ReadingGlobal Warming Effect on Wind Power, Wind Speeds
Global warming is increasing every year. As the Earth gets hotter, disasters like hurricanes, droughts and floods happen more frequently. The effects …
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