How Wind Energy Equipment Works

By John Taylor


Wind is classified as a clean form of energy that can be tapped repeatedly and infinitely. Other renewable sources with an ability of generating electrical power are water and sunshine. Wind energy equipment comprises of strong turbines that are always in motion to capture moving air. Turbines also comprise of three blades and rotors to facilitate the conversion of captured moving air into useful electricity.

Turbines are similar to fans based on their appearance and structure. They however work in a very different way and this distinguishes them from fans. These mills are also connected to a high voltage generator that generates electricity every time moving air passes. The amount of electrical power produced on the other hand depends on the velocity of moving air. The slope of a terrain is also another factor that influence the generation of power. To be precise, flat landscapes are the most suitable for this activity.

Turbines usually convert the kinetic power in moving air to mechanical power that produces electricity in the process. Mechanical power has several uses and one of them is to spin a generator. The speed of moving air should be relatively high for mechanical power to be produced in large amounts. This results to high electricity production.

There are two types of turbines used to convert moving air to useful power. The first type is usually installed horizontally with respect to a terrain. The other type lies vertically from a landscape. Both of them have approximately three blades that face the direction of moving air. Turbines can also be constructed either on land or on large water bodies such as lakes and oceans. Those that are constructed on water bodies are referred to offshore mills.

Mills are also classified based on the capacity to produce electric power. For example, a typical turbine produces at least one hundred units of kilowatts. Other turbines have the capability to generate more power and this depends on their mechanical structure. These machines are normally constructed on open terrains and are positioned effectively to facilitate the production of bulk power.

Low voltage mills are suitable for powering houses, water pumping machines and telecommunication dishes. They can be used in such contexts because their electrical power production is significantly low. These devices are also suitable for powering small voltage batteries and diesel powered generators.

Electric charge produced from mills varies with time. This amount can be different in an hour, after twenty four hours or in a month. Annual variations of power produced by turbines also exist but they are not significant. This is because electricity production and consumption should be at equilibrium always to sustain grid stability.

The wind energy production industry has tremendously grown due to the monetary support it gets. Several countries are also adopting this means of producing a cleaner form of electricity. Job opportunities are created as the economy is empowered in the process. Industries are in the frontline of producing complex and stronger turbines that will facilitate the generation of larger power voltages.




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