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4. Rotor design
4.1 Hub type
The evolution of hub designs has followed the need to reduce the loads induced by the rotating structure on this element and on the tower (§ 3.3 ).
Three main families dominate the design of hubs associated with the rotor of a wind turbine.
Hubs with recessed blades are the simplest design, and are used...
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