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Blades with “winglets” based on the Andean condor could increase turbine efficiency by up to 10 per cent, say researchers. Mechanical engineers at…
Posted on Jun 11, 2024
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Blades with “winglets” based on the Andean condor could increase turbine efficiency by up to 10 per cent, say researchers. Mechanical engineers at…
Posted on Jun 11, 2024
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