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Windmills

Windmills. IDS 1999 9/31/12 Benjamin Plancarte Tyler Rochester Heather Pennington . How do windmills work?. Blades cause rotating generator 2 types Vertical axis turbine- rare, blades egg beater Horizontal axis turbine- blades airplane propeller, blade slows to harness wind. Pros.

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Windmills

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  1. Windmills IDS 1999 9/31/12 Benjamin Plancarte Tyler Rochester Heather Pennington

  2. How do windmills work? • Blades cause rotating generator • 2 types • Vertical axis turbine- rare, blades egg beater • Horizontal axis turbine- blades airplane propeller, blade slows to harness wind

  3. Pros • Renewable energy • No greenhouse gases • Don’t leave pollutants behind

  4. Cons • Depends on weather and wind • Maintenance • Threat to flying birds

  5. sources • http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4564044_a-windmill-work.html • http://www.aermotorwindmill.com/Links/Education/Index.asp • http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~wilkins/energy/Companion/E21.2.pdf.xpdf

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