Wind Turbines Facts
True or False. Can wind turbines function properly in the city?
False
With the use of the cardinal points, what would be the ideal location to implement wind turbines in Trinidad? If guess correctly and explained why, you can claim 200 points total
Northeast
What type of energy is harnessed from Wind?
Kinetic Energy
Which material is most commonly used in the construction of modern wind turbine blades?
A) Steel
B) Concrete
C) Carbon fiber
D) Fiberglass
D) Fiberglass
The source of energy that heats the air to produce wind.
What is the sun?
True or False: Can we solely/mainly rely on wind turbines as a power source in Trinidad?
False
What are the names of the dominant winds in T&T?
North East Trade Winds
Which of the following would NOT be a reason to use offshore wind turbines over onshore turbines?
A) Higher wind speeds at sea
B) Less land usage and impact on agriculture
C) Proximity to urban areas for easier distribution
D) Reduced visual impact on the landscape
C) Proximity to urban areas for easier distribution
What is the name of the weatherproof pod that contains the different pieces of the turbine?
A) Rotor blades
B) Gearbox
C) Generator
D) Nacelle
D) Nacelle
The European civilization used wind-powered sails to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Vikings?
What is the ideal number of blades for a wind turbine?
3
Is a wind turbine's height important, and why or why not?
Yes- At higher heights above the ground, wind can flow more freely, with less friction from obstacles on the earth's surface such as trees and other vegetation, buildings, and mountains.
Which of the following factors has the least impact on the efficiency of a wind turbine?
A) Wind speed
B) Air temperature
C) Blade length
D) Altitude of the installation site
B) Air temperature
What is the amount of emissions released from a wind turbine yearly, in cubic tons of carbon dioxide?
0, nothing
What is the main function of a wind turbine’s yaw system?
A) To adjust the pitch of the blades
B) To rotate the turbine to face the wind
C) To store excess energy
D) To increase the turbine’s speed
B) To rotate the turbine to face the wind
What are 2 advantages of using wind turbines to generate energy?
It does not produce greenhouse gases, Has created jobs for many local people,
Reduces the use of fossil fuels. Low operating cost, sustainable
Which one of the Caribbean Islands does not have wind farms?
Curacao, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
What was wind energy first used for?
The first recorded use of wind energy was to propel boats down the Nile River in 5,000 BC.
In 2018, this Caribbean island became the first in the region to launch a large-scale wind farm with 12 turbines, generating clean energy for its residents.
What is Jamaica?
How long is an average wind turbine blade in ft? Closest answers win.
130 ft long
What are 3 disadvantages of wind turbines?
Noise pollution, Visual Impact, Impact on wildlife- Migratroy birds- (Birds and bats can collide with the turbine blades and be injured or killed), High initial cost, Location limitations
Which one of the Caribbean islands has a wind farm?
Tobago, Barbados, Bonaire, Montserrat
Bonaire
What are the energy conversions for wind turbines?
What are three of the first uses for windmills?
Irrigation, wood cutting, grinding grain, drainage, and raising water
What are the 2 types of wind turbines?
horizontal and vertical