Wind Turbine Knowledge Quiz

What is the purpose of the nacelle in a wind turbine?

• To measure wind speed

• To house the turbine's components such as the gearbox and generator

• To support the rotor blades

• To control the yaw of the turbine

Which device is used to measure wind speed for wind turbines?

• Rotor

• Anemometer

• Generator

• Nacelle

What does the Betz Limit refer to in wind energy?

• The maximum efficiency of a wind turbine

• The minimum cut-out speed of a turbine

• The optimal pitch angle for blades

• The cost of electricity production

How is tip speed ratio (TSR) defined?

• The ratio of rotor speed to generator speed

• The ratio of blade tip speed to wind speed

• The ratio of tower height to rotor diameter

• The ratio of air density to swept area

Which design is focused on minimizing resistance in wind turbine blades?

• Lift Design

• Drag Design

• Vertical Axis Blade Design

• Horizontal Axis Blade Design

What is the role of the generator in a wind turbine?

• To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

• To measure wind speed

• To support the turbine blades

• To adjust the blade pitch

What happens at the cut-out speed of a wind turbine?

• The turbine starts generating electricity

• The turbine stops to prevent damage

• The turbine adjusts its yaw

• The blades increase their pitch

What factor does air density most directly affect in a wind turbine's performance?

• Pitch adjustment

• Levelized Cost of Electricity

• Power output

• Yaw control

Which term refers to the circular area swept by the rotating blades of a wind turbine?

• Nacelle

• Swept Area

• Rotor

• Tower

What is the main advantage of vertical axis blade design?

• Higher efficiency at high wind speeds

• Simplicity and ability to catch wind from any direction

• Lower noise production

• Easier maintenance