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The turbine is an implementation detail, not a goal. The power output is the goal, and justifies implementation details such as whether paying for a tall mast
by Arnt 3y ago
The turbine is an implementation detail, not a goal.
The power output is the goal, and justifies implementation details such as whether paying for a tall mast is worthwhile.
- pfdietz 3y agoWind turbines have continued to get taller and larger since that was written, so I think the verdict is clear.
- Arnt 3y agoYes. But not for that reason. They've grown taller in order to reach into stronger wind and thereby produce more power.
- pfdietz 3y agoWhich was the argument I was making?
- Arnt 3y agoThat the masts are tall so that the ends of the propeller blades won't touch the ground.
- pfdietz 3y agoNo, that a tall mast requires a certain power to justify its cost, which requires a certain swept area, which requires blades at least a certain length. It makes no sense to put a small turbine on a tall mast.