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The Darrieus Wind Turbine Quiz
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The Darrieus Wind Turbine Quiz

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Which type of wind turbine is the Darrieus wind turbine?

  • Horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT)
  • Straight blade wind turbine
  • Vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) (correct)
  • Curved blade wind turbine
  • What is the purpose of the curved blades in the Darrieus wind turbine?

  • To be stressed only in tension at high rotating speeds (correct)
  • To protect the wind turbine
  • To move forward through the air in a circular path
  • To generate electricity from wind energy
  • When was the patent for the Darrieus wind turbine filed?

  • October 1, 2021
  • October 1, 1926 (correct)
  • October 1, 1945
  • October 1, 1999
  • Who patented the design of the Darrieus wind turbine?

    <p>Georges Jean Marie Darrieus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major difficulties in protecting the Darrieus wind turbine?

    <p>The spinning of the rotor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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