It's unlikely that the cost of the more complicated gearbox wouldn't be recovered by the rare occurrence of that type of wind. Plus there's the potential issue with the strain on the tower in that type of wind. If the blades hadn't failed the tower may have. Feathering the blades is a much better idea overall.
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Closed AccountFeb 24, 2008
That looked like a case of windmill suicide.
prattstickFeb 24, 2008
you haven't? here:<a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0</a>
fluxionFeb 24, 2008
<a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBtpyeLxVkI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBtpyeLxVkI</a>
rspeedFeb 25, 2008
It's unlikely that the cost of the more complicated gearbox wouldn't be recovered by the rare occurrence of that type of wind. Plus there's the potential issue with the strain on the tower in that type of wind. If the blades hadn't failed the tower may have. Feathering the blades is a much better idea overall.
gyrfalconFeb 25, 2008
Please take your high school electronic knowledge, shut up, and sit back down in your seat.
mctallsFeb 28, 2008
we need more of these, but not ones that do what this did! watch this enviro vid! and then get windmills in your area!! woo!<a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bknyIKeGpHA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bknyIKeGpHA</a>
Closed AccountMar 13, 2008
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