| Q: |
What is the purpose of a wind power generator installed on a ship? |
| A: |
The purpose of the generator is to generate electricity using the wind energy a ship receives when it is sailing at sea. |
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Q: |
Ships are fundamentally required to reduce wind resistance. Doesn't the installation of a wind power generator rather increase resistance? |
| A: |
We have obtained data that the wind power generator does not affect the speed of the ship. Therefore, we are convinced that the windmill does not increase resistance. |
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Q: |
The wind turbine generator has a very unique shape. How is it different from conventional propeller shaped windmill generators? |
| A: |
Since those propeller shaped windmill generators you often see are installed to face the wind, it is required to control the direction of the windmill. Because the direction of the wind frequently changes at sea, it is required for the windmill installed on the ship to rotate when the wind blowing at it from any direction. The vertical column type windmill can rotate and generate electricity with wind from any direction. The blade noise is also quieter than the propeller type and therefore more suitable for a ship. |