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Determine wind turbine mechanical torque delivered to the generator or gearbox)

Rotor diameter = 100m radius R = 50 m
Rotor speed= 13 rpm ? = 13*2?/60 rad/s
Swept area = 7854m2
Blades = 48.7m
Hub Height= 80m
Wind Velocity= 13 m/s
Air density= 1.225 kg/m3
CP = 0.27

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