Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 8th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118412931
ISBN 13: 978-1-11841-293-0

Chapter 7 - Exercises: Things Engineers Think About - Page 414: 3

Answer

Blowing surrounding air rotates the blades of the wind turbine i.e. kinetic energy of air is converted into mechanical work. Hence exergy is transferred in form of work between the blades of a wind turbine and the surrounding air.

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Blowing surrounding air rotates the blades of the wind turbine i.e. kinetic energy of air is converted into mechanical work. Hence exergy is transferred in form of work between the blades of a wind turbine and the surrounding air.
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