11/30/2015 3M Science of Everyday Life Discovery Education
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Design 1
Location:Offshore
Blade Length:45m
Blade Pitch:3° variable
Blade Twist:Yes
Tip Shape:Thin
Airfoil Shape:Thin
Turbine Height:120m
Resin:No
Riblets:Yes
Filler:Yes
WPT:No
WPA:Yes
Watts
Produced:1255349
Swipe Area:6362
Air Density:1.1
Air Velocity:8.5
Efficiency Factor:0.58
Watt / Unit Cost:0.35
Homes Powered:837
Design 2
Location:Plains
Blade Length:45m
Blade Pitch:3° variable
Blade Twist:Yes
Tip Shape:Thin
Airfoil Shape:Thin
Turbine Height:120m
Resin:No
Riblets:Yes
Filler:Yes
WPT:No
WPA:Yes
Watts Produced:965653
Swipe Area:6362
Air Density:1.1
Air Velocity:8.5
Efficiency Factor:0.45
Watt / Unit Cost:0.55
Homes Powered:644
Design 3
Location:Hills
Blade Length:45m
Blade Pitch:3° variable
Blade Twist:Yes
Tip Shape:Thin
Airfoil Shape:Thin
Turbine Height:120m
Resin:No
Riblets:Yes
Filler:Yes
WPT:No
WPA:Yes
Watts
Produced:1110501
Swipe Area:6362
Air Density:1.1
Air Velocity:8.5
Efficiency Factor:0.52
Watt / Unit Cost:0.41
Homes Powered:740