Vector Mechanics For Engineers
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ISBN: 9781259977305
Author: BEER, Ferdinand P. (ferdinand Pierre), Johnston, E. Russell (elwood Russell), Cornwell, Phillip J., SELF, Brian P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 14.3, Problem 14.78P
The wind turbine generator shown has an output-power rating of 1.5 MW for a wind speed of 36 kmh. For the given wind speed, determine (a) the kinetic energy of the air particles entering the 82.5-m-diameter circle per second. (b) the efficiency of this energy conversion system. Assume
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