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It's not that. It's because they are optimized for low pressure differentials.
by deelowe 4y ago
It's not that. It's because they are optimized for low pressure differentials.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoI'm sure both are true. It doesn't make physical sense or economic sense. Encasing the entire turbine with a shroud the diameter of the blades would be astronomically expensive. However, there is no rule in physics that you can't 10x the windspeed with a focused inlet. Natural mountain ranges around some farms have a similar effect to improve power output, but we would never consider building a natural mountain to improve turbine efficiency
- 5d8767c68926 4y ago> but we would never consider building a natural mountain to improve turbine efficiency Maybe we could? Mining operations already produce huge volume of material from tailings and overburden. Not an outrageous idea to be more strategic in how and where that material is placed. Could create some artificial ranges with better wind properties.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoI mean I think it's outrageous but I would be willing to look at a cost benefit analysis proving me wrong