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Wind Turbine Components

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Hub

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The hub is the central component that holds the rotor blades and connects them to the main shaft.

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Transformer

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The transformer adjusts the voltage from the generator level to the level suitable for the power grid.

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Foundation

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The foundation supports the tower and ensures stability, transferring the loads to the ground.

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Wind Vane

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A wind vane measures the wind's direction and communicates with the yaw system to properly orient the turbine.

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Gearbox

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The gearbox increases the rotational speed from the rotor to the speed required by the generator to produce electricity.

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Anemometer

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An anemometer measures the wind speed and transmits the data to the controller to optimize turbine performance.

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Controller

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The controller starts and stops the turbine to protect it from high winds and to control its operation for maximum efficiency.

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Tower

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The tower supports the nacelle and rotor, elevating them to heights where wind speeds are higher and more consistent.

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Yaw System

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The yaw system allows the turbine to rotate about the vertical axis to align the rotor with the wind direction.

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Pitch System

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The pitch system adjusts the angle of the rotor blades to control the turbine's rotational speed and power output.

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Rotor Blades

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Rotor blades are designed to capture the wind's kinetic energy and convert it into rotational energy.

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Brake

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The brake can slow or stop the rotor mechanically, electrically, or aerodynamically, for maintenance or emergency shutdowns.

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Power Converter

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The power converter manages the flow of electrical energy from the generator, ensuring the current matches the grid requirements.

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Generator

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The generator converts the turbine's mechanical energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.

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Nacelle

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The nacelle houses the generator, gearbox, drive train, and other mechanical components needed to produce electricity.

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