Wind Power Questions

1. Wind Power Resources
Iowa Distributed Wind Generation Project
2. Iowa Annual Average Wind Power
3. Wind Turbines and Generators
4. Spirit Lake Web Site Index
5. Spirit Lake Wind Power Questions

Questions

1. What seven utilities companies are involved in the Iowa Municipal Utilities Wind Energy Project?
2. How many turbines are involved in this project?
3. How large are the turbines? (measured in watts)
4. How large is the tower upon which the turbines are mounted?
5. How large are the turbine blades?
6. What is the average annual wind speed at this site?
7. How much power is generated annually?
8. What part of the state of Iowa has the highest average annual wind power harvest potential?
9. Picture of wind turbine
10. How Electric Motors Work
11. How a Power Distribution Grid Works

Homework

1. Terms to know: watt, kilowatt, kilowatt-hour, generator
2. Locate at least three of the following items in your home. Determine and write down the wattage rating for each item.
1. electric light bulb or fluorescent tube
2. radio
3. television
4. stereo
5. hair dryer
3. Look up a recent electrical utility bill. Write down:
1. the name of the power company
2. the cost per kilowatt hour
3. the number of kilowatt-hours used during the month

Problems

1. If a hair dryer is rated at 1500 watts, how many kilowatts would this be?
2. If a light bulb is rated at 100 watts, how many kilowatts would this be?
3. If a 100-watt light bulb burns for 10 hours, how many kilowatt-hours of power would be used?
4. If the cost per kilowatt-hour is $0.06, how much would it cost for a 100 watt light bulb to be on for 10 hours?
5. How much coal is required to run a 100-watt light bulb 24 hours a day for one year?

Other Definitions

1. SI or International System of Units
2. Electric Power
3. Sources of Electrical Energy