New Checkerboard Optimization Scheme Could Reduce Wake Effects In Wind Turbines
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 05:01
in Physics & Chemistry
As long as mandates and subsidies continue, wind turbines will continue to be part of the alternative energy mix. That means going beyond hype and potential and focusing on physical design, such as spacing and orienting individual turbines to maximize their efficiency and minimize any "wake effects," where the swooping blades of one reduces the energy in the wind available for the following turbine. read more