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tiara099

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Explain how pitch control regulates the speed of a turbine.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the function of the gearbox in a horizontal-axis wind turbine?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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frankwu0507

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Answer to Question 1

The pitch controls the attack angle and hence the lift force. By varying the pitch, the lift force is varied and hence the speed.

Answer to Question 2

The function of gearbox is to increase the slow speed of the rotor to a higher speed for the generator.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 26, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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