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Offshore wind turbines vulnerable to Category 5 hurricane gusts
Description: Offshore wind turbines built according to current standards may not be able to withstand the powerful gusts of a Category 5 hurricane, creating potential risk for any such turbines built in hurricane-prone areas, new research shows. The study highlights the limitations of current turbine design and could provide guidance for manufacturers and engineers looking to build more hurricane-resilient turbines in the future. [Source: University of Colorado | Boulder]
URL: http://www.colorado.edu/today/2017/06/07/offshore-wind-turbines-vulnerable-category-5-hurricane-gusts
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Source: University of Colorado | Boulder
Publish Date: 6/7/2017
Reading Level: Basic
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