Explanation should include
- horizontal wind turbine
- vertical wind turbine (sometimes called the egg-beater, or Savonious, turbine).
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are most wind turbines built with a horizontal design?
- What effect does the orientation of a wind turbine have on its operation?
- What parts may be difficult to service in either a horizontal or vertical configuration?
- What are some of the advantages of vertical and horizontal wind turbines?
- What are some of the disadvantages of vertical and horizontal wind turbines?