1 Comment I went to a miniature wind turbine exhibition yesterday. by cringeyjokesman June 3, 2022, 11:43 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
5 Comments TIL that most of the world’s electricity is generated by steam. Oil, coal, and even nuclear plants all produce power by heating water to produce steam. The steam is then driven through a turbine, which in turn spins a generator and generates electricity. by whatilearned June 3, 2022, 2:07 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
3 Comments TIL that Wind Turbines have recently been inspired by the bumps on a Humpback Whales flippers. These bumps allow a smaller number of blades and a smaller, more energy-efficient motor to move the same amount of air as a larger turbine. by whatilearned June 2, 2022, 9:27 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
7 Comments TIL an average wind turbine creates enough energy to power 460 US homes every month by whatilearned February 12, 2022, 6:23 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Wind turbine giant Vestas confirms data breach following ‘cybersecurity by ProgrammerDude November 22, 2021, 7:33 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
3 Comments TIL the ladders inside wind turbine towers are often attached with magnets to avoid drilling bolt holes in the tower that would weaken them. by whatilearned November 15, 2021, 7:31 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
1 Comment TIL the first steam turbine was invented in the 1st century by Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria, along with the first wind organ, vending machine, and piston pump. Most of his works were written off as party tricks or display relics for temples. by whatilearned May 5, 2021, 9:21 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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