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2. Induction generator - Wikipedia

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   The load must be removed and the induction generator restarted with either an external DC motor or if present, residual magnetism in the core. [2] Induction generators are particularly suitable for wind generating stations as in this case speed is always a variable factor.

3. Variable speed wind turbine - Wikipedia

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   For variable speed wind turbines, one of two types of generators can be used: a DFIG (doubly fed induction generator) or an FRC (fully rated converter). A DFIG generator draws reactive power from the transmission system; this can increase the vulnerability of a transmission system in the event of a failure.

4. Doubly fed electric machine - Wikipedia

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   This is useful for large variable speed wind turbines, because wind speed can change suddenly. When a gust of wind hits a wind turbine, the blades try to speed up, but a synchronous generator is locked to the speed of the power grid and cannot speed up. So large forces are developed in the hub, gearbox, and generator as the power grid pushes back.

5. Wind turbine design - Wikipedia

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   An example of a wind turbine, this 3 bladed turbine is the classic design of modern wind turbines Wind turbine components : 1-Foundation, 2-Connection to the electric grid, 3-Tower, 4-Access ladder, 5-Wind orientation control (Yaw control), 6-Nacelle, 7-Generator, 8-Anemometer, 9-Electric or Mechanical Brake, 10-Gearbox, 11-Rotor blade, 12-Blade pitch control, 13-Rotor hub

6. Electric generator - Wikipedia

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   3.2.3 Variable-speed constant-frequency generators. ... Induction generators are useful in applications like minihydro power plants, wind turbines, or in reducing ...

7. Wind-turbine aerodynamics - Wikipedia

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   Balancing these factors is what leads to most modern horizontal-axis wind turbines running at a tip speed ratio around 9. In addition, wind turbines usually limit the tip speed to around 80-90m/s due to leading edge erosion and high noise levels. At wind speeds above about 10m/s (where a turbine running a tip speed ratio of 9 would reach 90m/s ...

8. Tip-speed ratio - Wikipedia

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   This means that as the wind speed changes, the rotor speed must change as well such that C p = C p max. A wind turbine with a variable rotor speed is called a variable-speed wind turbine. Whilst this does mean that the wind turbine operates at or close to C p max for a range of wind speeds, the frequency of the AC voltage generator will not be ...

9. Darrieus wind turbine - Wikipedia

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   Fig. 1: A Darrieus wind turbine once used to generate electricity on the Magdalen Islands. The Darrieus wind turbine is a type of vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) used to generate electricity from wind energy. The turbine consists of a number of curved aerofoil blades mounted on a rotating shaft or framework.