In: Mechanical Engineering
Only need symbolic solution. Already have anual average winds speeds for location 1 and waiting for location 2 to be assigned. Any help is appriciated.
Consider the Turbine #1 and Turbine #2 wind turbine designs, at the two provided hub heights. Evaluate the four turbine designs for use at a site in Evansville, Indiana (Location 1), and at an alternative site in Location 2. Compare sites near open fields, near small shrubs/trees, and near the city. Assume a Rayleigh distribution and account only for the hours that the wind turbine will be in operation throughout the year. Calculate the actual annual energy output based on the Betz Limit, and determine the capacity factor for each case. Rank the cases in terms of most appealing to least appealing.