Practice Pitch Control (1.5.3.2) - Wind Energy - Renewable Energy Engineering

Practice: Pitch Control

Lesson 1.5.3.2Wind Energy

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of pitch control in wind turbines?
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Think about how the blades interact with wind.
Question 2.
What does the angle of the blades affect?
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Consider what happens when blades have a better angle for capturing wind.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the pitch control in a wind turbine?
- To change the direction of the wind
- To adjust the blade angles
- To increase noise levels
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Think about operations related to blade performance.
4Question 4.
True or False: Pitch control only operates to increase energy capture regardless of wind speed.
- True
- False
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Consider the safety of turbine operations.
Question 5.
Design a basic mechanical system to demonstrate pitch control for a miniature wind turbine. Describe the components and how they interact.
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Consider how you could use open-loop control for simplicity.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of neglecting pitch control in a wind farm during a severe storm. What consequences would arise?
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Think about the stresses placed on stationary and improperly angled blades.

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