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Description: The three primary types of wind turbine--Savonius and Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) and a standard horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT)--all with three blades, are spinning as if they are in operation in real wind. They are spinning at the same speed (mathematically); 30 rpm.
Title: HAWT and VAWTs in operation medium
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Author: Ssgxnh
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