They're not super sonic but they're dang fast. The rpms are low but the swept
area is large...
-Curt
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 10:10:13 PM EST, Clay via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
The obvious solution is what is done on leading edges of those big old
airplanes. Use a good de-icer before take off, then have the expansion
doohickey engage when ice builds up. Shed chunks at speed. I wonder just how
far you could fling a one pound chunk of ice off the end of a 130 foot long
blade. The things are not spinning fast enough that the tips are supersonic
clay
> On Jan 26, 2020, at 4:37 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> Somebody already mentioned it: heat the wind turbine blades to keep ice from
> forming. Easy solution. Next problem?
>
>
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
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