Department of Electrical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Riphah International University
MS Electrical Engineering TechnologyProgram

Quiz No: 1

CMS : _________ Subject Name: Advance Renewable Energy Resources

Marks : 10 Time Allowed: 15 mints

An offshore wind turbine with three 60 meters blades rotates at a leisurely

12 RPM. The wind is whipping along at 18 meters per second. What is the
tip speed ratio for this turbine? How does this compare to the “optimal” tip
speed ratio for this turbine?

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