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Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

garv123 · 2011-03-10 15:58:45

hi, we're doing a first year college project on VAWT's and the second part of it is to state three suitable materials and their advantages and disadvantages. i cant find much info online and theres nothing in the library on VAWTs only HAWTs. so any info or links ye could offer me would be a great help. thanks

10-03-2011 04:58PM

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hi, we're doing a first year college project on VAWT's and the second part of it is to state three suitable materials and their advantages and disadvantages.
i cant find much info online and theres nothing in the library on VAWTs only HAWTs.
so any info or links ye could offer me would be a great help.
thanks

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#2 14-03-2011 10:14AM

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They are generally seen as fundamentally flawed by their design but IMO there are certain applications where a VAWT will suit (turbulence), some companies have persisted with their design, might be worth your while contacting the likes of Vertical wind, quiet revolution or SEAB energy.

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