Re:Groundbreaking new bridge design could transform rail cro...
by japanuspus on Tuesday June 29, 2021 @02:23AM
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I think your mental model of wind turbine sizes is a bit off: the rotation speed is basically dictated by the need to keep blade tips moving slower than the speed of sound, which is why you see newer/larger turbines going slower than older/smaller turbines.
Most modern turbines operate with tip speeds around 200m/s, corresponding to around 450 mph.
Most modern turbines operate with tip speeds around 200m/s, corresponding to around 450 mph.