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I wanted to know if it is feasible to put wind turbines on farm silos to supplement our energy needs?
YES. There are structural considerations to a turbine or a foundation for a silo, and some constant vibration, but it can be done and depending upon the size and the location, it may be economical for a long term payout - say 10+ years. Turbines are relatively expensive, and there is a question of bird damage from the rotating propellors, maintenance, etc. So it's not a simple question but has a substantial economic component. There are commercial wind turbines on the WEB.
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David L. Russell, PE
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I`m a Chemical,Civil and Environmental Engineer and have a number of projects in all phases of the environment. I have worked in the chemical industry and am active in professional societies, and am currently on an industrial wastes committee for the Water Environment Federation, and have taught courses in remediation in the US and abroad. I have written one book on Remediation of petroleum Contaminated Sites, and have a second book on PRACTICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT to be published by John Wiley in September, 2006. I've also written over 30 articles on various elements of environmental problems and cleanup. Most Recently, I have addressed a NATO Scientific and Techical Conference on Ecoterrorism, and have worked with the same group on remediation of sites contaminated with Chemical Warfare Agent materials and othe materials as well. . I can answer q`s about Chemical and Environmental Engineering, land development, air pollution, water pollution, soil and water cleanup, combustion, international environmental problems, industrial processes chemical processes. Civil and Environmental and Chemical Engineering. Overall, I have over 35 years of experience in this area. Note: I do not answer homework questions
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