A Wind Generator with the following data is installed at a wind site. Upward wind velocity: 8.5 m/s Downward wind velocity: 3.5 m/s Length of blade: 1600 centimetres Efficiency of Gear Box: 77% Efficiency of Generator: 85% Evaluate the following: a. The Input Power to Wind Turbine. b. The Output Power of Wind Turbine. c. The Output of Gear box. d. The Output of Generator. e. For what combination of wind velocities the rotor coefficient Cp will become Maximum?

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A Wind Generator with the following data is installed at a wind site.
Upward wind velocity: 8.5 m/s
Downward wind velocity: 3.5 m/s
Length of blade: 1600 centimetres
Efficiency of Gear Box: 77%
Efficiency of Generator: 85%
Evaluate the following:
a. The Input Power to Wind Turbine.
b. The Output Power of Wind Turbine.
c. The Output of Gear box.
d. The Output of Generator.
e. For what combination of wind velocities the rotor coefficient Cp will
become Maximum?
Transcribed Image Text:20. A Wind Generator with the following data is installed at a wind site. Upward wind velocity: 8.5 m/s Downward wind velocity: 3.5 m/s Length of blade: 1600 centimetres Efficiency of Gear Box: 77% Efficiency of Generator: 85% Evaluate the following: a. The Input Power to Wind Turbine. b. The Output Power of Wind Turbine. c. The Output of Gear box. d. The Output of Generator. e. For what combination of wind velocities the rotor coefficient Cp will become Maximum?
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