Q. Which of the following materials are used to make a rotor blade of a wind turbine?

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Q. Which of the following materials can be used to make a rotor blade of a wind turbine apart from glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP)?

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Q. Fatigue testing of rotor blades subject the blades to an oscillation in _______ direction.

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Q. Which of the following are the major parts of a wind turbine system?

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Q. What is the main function of tower in a wind turbine system?

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Q. Which of the following towers is used for small wind turbines?

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Q. What is a hybrid type tower?

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Q. Nacelle is a kiosk that houses ______

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Q. What is the main function of gearbox in a wind turbine system?

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Q. What is a pitch drive motor?

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Q. What is a yaw drive?

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Q. What is the cost of a wind turbine per megawatt?

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Q. Wind turbines require regular maintenance.

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Q. Offshore wind turbines are not erected in water bodies.

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Q. What are wind energy conversion systems designed for?

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Q. Which of the following is a part of a general wind energy conversion system?

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Q. What are the two types of gear boxes used in wind turbine?

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Q. What are parallel shaft gears?

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Q. What is a planetary shaft gearbox?

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Q. Parallel shaft gearbox is used in small turbines.

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