Wind turbines are a relatively new innovation, but the generators themselves feature simple motors that can be found in many other industrial applications. The wind turbine generator is a device that converts the raw kinetic energy of the turbine blades into conventional electricity.
Most wind turbines use an asynchronous generator, a type of electrical motor that also doubles as a generator. The unit consists of two main parts: the stator and the rotor.The stator is a thin, cylindrical assembly of iron plates inside the generator. Inside the stator itself are six interconnected coils that maintain the electro-magnetic field.
The rotor is also made of thin iron plates and sits inside the stator. The outer surface of the rotor has aluminum parts, a ring and a row of bars that resemble a squirrel's cage.The Honeywell Wind Turbine is a design created by Imad Mahawili. The Honeywell Turbines themselves are the generators, with magnets on their blades that pass over copper coils to create electricity.
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