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Old 02-25-2018, 01:13 PM   #1012 (permalink)
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I had wondered about the durability of wind turbines...Due to a much harsher operating environment and greater difficulty of maintenance?
R.B. Fuller's suggestion was to put them indoors. Seriously.

An hemisphere with an oculus and a perimeter vent has internal aerodynamics that can be exploited. The velocity over the top is exceeds the local average.

It would be noisy inside, but might make a good greenhouse.
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