Wind Turbine Technology Quiz

<p>3.97 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Magnus effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Savonius - 5 kW (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind Speed at Rated Power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both B and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12.4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>37.5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>66 (A), 66 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MOD-2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slide 19 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MOD-2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slide 16 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7.0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6560 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slide 20 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Annual market forecast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>16,400 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slide 21 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>480 (B), 480 (C), 480 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0.375 (A), 0.375 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Total installed wind capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Total installed wind capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slide 18 (B), Slide 16 (E), Slide 17 (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vertical Axis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sandia Laboratories 17-m Darrieus wind turbine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Magnus Force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darrieus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sandia Laboratories 17-m Darrieus wind turbine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between wind speed and turbine efficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The financial incentives offered for generating electricity from wind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Persian (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose is not mentioned in the slides. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They both had similar shapes and sizes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Persian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To power machinery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supervisor of the wind turbine research group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>University of Padova (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Types of wind turbine blades (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12800 MW (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turbomachinery and Energy System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>GW, MW (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The capacity is increasing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A public lecture on the history of wind energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a major contributor to the European Union's total energy production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small Wind Turbine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A device that converts wind energy into mechanical power or electricity.

An ancient windmill, first used around 200 BC, located in Persia (modern-day Iran).

A traditional windmill built in the UK for grinding grain or pumping water.

A collective group of windmills used in ancient Spain for energy generation.

A type of wind turbine with multiple blades for increased efficiency in capturing wind energy.

Machines that extract energy from fluids or impart energy to fluids, including turbines and compressors.

Previous applications of wind energy dating back to ancient civilizations for various purposes.

Natural resources that can be replenished, such as wind, solar, and hydro power.

A two-bladed horizontal-axis wind turbine with a power output of 100 kW.

The MOD-1 wind turbine has a generator output power of 2000 kW.

The minimum wind speed at which a turbine starts generating power.

The optimal wind speed for a wind turbine to achieve maximum output.

The wind speed at which the turbine is automatically stopped for safety.

The maximum efficiency ratio of power extracted from wind to available wind power.

The diameter of the rotor, which affects the area swept by the blades.

The height of the turbine hub above the ground, influencing wind speed and turbine efficiency.

The area through which the rotor blades pass, which relates to power generation capacity.

Includes cut-in, rated, and shutdown wind speeds, defining operational boundaries.

A type of vertical-axis wind turbine known for its simple design.

A vertical-axis wind turbine that has a curved blade design.

The lift force generated when a cylinder spins in a fluid.

The maximum power output of a wind turbine under specific wind conditions.

A measure of how effectively a wind turbine converts wind energy to mechanical energy.

The total generating capacity of installed wind turbines measured in megawatts (MW).

The yearly growth of installed wind capacity in specific geographical areas from 2008 to 2016.

Predictions regarding the growth and development of the wind energy market over the specified years.

The total wind energy capacity generated from wind farms located in ocean or sea areas.

The evolution and different uses of wind energy from ancient practices to modern applications.

Projected estimates of wind energy market developments broken down by geographic regions for 2017-2021.

Patterns and forecasts related to the growth of renewable energy sources, including wind energy.

The total amount of power capacity installed in the European Union from wind energy.

A measure of the total installed wind energy capacity in Europe during the year 2016, amounting to 12,800 MW.

The total capacity installed over time, representing cumulative growth in wind energy, notably 153.7 GW.

Stands for Small Wind Turbines, often used for residential or small-scale applications.

The total wind energy generating capacity specifically from Small Wind Turbines that have been installed.

The total number of Small Wind Turbines that have been installed over time.

The overall power capacity generated specifically by installed Small Wind Turbines.

A machine that uses water to generate mechanical power, often used in conjunction with wind turbines.

A policy mechanism that incentivizes renewable energy production by guaranteeing fixed payment rates for energy fed into the grid.

Investments made in clean energy technologies in the year 2016, measured in millions of euros.

The total maximum power output of energy generation installations, expressed in megawatts (MW).

Measurement of wind speed at a height of 25 meters, important for evaluating turbine performance.

Ancient applications of wind energy for tasks like milling grain and pumping water.

A system that utilizes both wind and hydraulic energy sources for efficient power generation.