Friday, November 15, 2019
Task-Centred Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Social Work
Task-Centred Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Social Work Demonstrate your understanding of the main principles of TASK CENTRED PRACTICE. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the theory in its application to anti discriminatory practice. Introduction The International Federation of Social Work states that: ââ¬Å"The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in humanà relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being.à Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at theà points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights andà social justice are fundamental to social workâ⬠[1]. The best kind of social work is that which places the client or service user at the centre of everything it does. This is a core principle of task based social work, rather than working with a set of preconceived ideas the social worker has to negotiate the legal framework within which she/he is obliged to operate in order to achieve the best results for the service user. Task based social work is therefore first and foremost ethical and anti-oppressive social work which takes as its foundation the Human Rights Act of 1998 that each person should be dealt with in terms of the concept of the inherent worth of the individual. This assignment will first give some definition of the role and responsibilities of the social worker. From within this framework it will then look at the main principles of task centred practice and will use imaginary scenarios to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the theory and its application to anti-discriminatory practice. Social Work People looking for a career as a social worker usually have more luck if they have had some experience of dealing with individuals in the community. This could involve work placements or being involved with voluntary work, both of which seen as good practice and background to engage in social work practice. Prior community involvement is seen as a valuable asset for anyone wishing to become a social worker. Social services is set against a background of voluntary charity work in the late nineteenth century and people who get involved in community work are seen to have the right kind of spirit, or an interest in social justice that is a valuable part of social work (Moore, 2002). Tasks and Roles Within the Legal Framework The social workerââ¬â¢s role is outlined by what was the personal social services. The overall aim of social workers is a concern with individuals and the care they may need. Under Government legislation and the Code of Practice, social workers have to act in accordance with the 1998 Human Rights Act, the 1990 NHS and Care in the Community Act (a result of the 1988 Griffiths Report), the Chronically Sick and Disabled Personââ¬â¢s Act of 1970 and the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. More recently social workers are legally required to be involved in partnership working with other agencies (ref) and this has been extended to include the service user/service provider relationship. There is, arguably, some truth in the fact that this takes what is at heart a charitable search for social justice and puts it on a par with businesses and at the mercy of market forces. The primary work behind task centred practice is the identification of social systems, what they might be and what they do. Thus the properly qualified social worker needs a good deal of sociological knowledge with regard to things like class, gender, race and religion. He/she would also need to be aware of Parsonââ¬â¢s work on social systems and socialisation because this gives an insight into the boundaries from which a service user may be operating (Payne, 1991). Once social workers are aware of social systems and how they operate then it is possible to be able to define any imbalances within a working relationship (Payne ibid). This last is a necessary part of anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice, however, we shall see that task centred practice can be a two edged sword for the social worker. Payneââ¬â¢s (1991) systems analysis is essential to task centred practice because it provides the social worker with a conceptual basis to start breaking a problem and its solution into manageable pieces.Task centred practice is based on the idea that people learn by doing and that when they have a success this then improves their performance (Hanvey, 1994). Task centred theory is further premised on the view that tasks are a series of steps that a professional would take in order to help a service user achieve a goal. This goal would need to take into account the rights and responsibilities of others as well as those of the service user. There are three key parts of task centred practice the first part of this process focuses on the problem or situation that the social worker is faced with, for example a young mother who has been hospitalised with mental health problems and now wishes to look after her child herself. In this situation the social worker would have to break the problem down for example what might the risks to the child be if it was left unsupervised with a mother from a difficult client group? The social worker would begin by looking at the whole picture and then focus on particular aspects of the situation that could be problematic. Added to this as the social worker investigates the problem further he/she may find the shape and scope of the problem changing (Hanvey, ibid). Thus the social worker has to establish certain parameters e.g. the urgency of the problem and the chances of failure or success as well as any support the service user may have. In the case of a young mother with mental health iss ues for example the following problem might occur: If the social worker needs to make a visit and the service user refuses to allow entry this could cause problems with regards to any future assessment, something which is required by the legal framework. According to the terms of the Community Care Act of 1990 (circular LAC (92) 12, any needs assessment would have to take into account that persons current living situation, any help or support from friends and relatives and what she herself hopes to gain from the assessment. Because of mental health needs this client would be entitled to a specific type of assessment.[2] A task centred approach involves looking at what the service user wants (in this case to have parental rights and control of her child), what the problems might be. If an earlier assessment has shown that family and friends would be able to offer little in the way of help and a young child is involved then the social worker has a duty to search for alternatives. If the motherââ¬â¢s care of the child is erratic and she is posing a problem for other people around then it would be the social workerââ¬â¢s duty to call in the medical officer of health who then has to obtain an order from the magistratesââ¬â¢ court. This would allow the social worker to gain entry and to assess the situation and the needs of the child, however, this could bring the social worker into a value conflict situation (this, I think is one of the problems with the task centred approach). Task centred social work means that once the social worker has defined the problem and the hoped for outcome, he/she then has to decide whether the outcome is really attainable and what the consequences might be if it were achieved. With the imagined scenario used here achieving what the client wants could involve the social worker in a variety of problematic situations. Ethically speaking the interests of the service user should take priority. However the social worker has a duty to bear in mind the BASW guidelines on ethical practice, Boulton (2003) has said of this: In exceptional circumstances where the priority of the service users interest is outweighed by the need to protect others or by legal requirements, make service users aware that their interests may be overridden (Boulton, 2003 p.10).[3] Where it has been estimated that a child may be at risk then a social worker has a duty of care under the 1989 Childrenââ¬â¢s Act. At the same time there is a requirement to act within a framework that is informed by the Human Rights Act of 1998 and the rights of the mother have to be taken into consideration. There is a dilemma here for the social worker because a wrong decision could result in harm occasioned either to the child or to the mother as a result of her own actions. In such circumstances a social worker is bound to make an assessment of risk, and also probable harm. If harm is occasioned then the social worker could be held to account. The (system we are in now is almost ready to treat every death as chargeable to someoneââ¬â¢s account, every accident as caused by someoneââ¬â¢s criminal negligence, every sickness a threatened prosecution. Whose fault? Is the first question (Douglas, 1992:15-16).[4] Clearly this situation needs a multi-agency approach including the social worker, his/her immediate superior, someone from the child protection scheme, the motherââ¬â¢s GP, the health visitor and the mother. Putting the child on the child protection register with regular reviews may help alleviate the situation and is in line with the requirements of the 1989 Childrenââ¬â¢s Act. This could therefore become a case where the service userââ¬â¢s rights will be overridden because the primary duty is to the child. This is where a social worker would be faced with a conflict of ethics and values which may lead to a practice situation where, as a practitioner, the social worker cannot be right. The final part of a task centred approach is to define just how long a social worker can give to a particular case and this is almost impossible to define, particularly in the imagined scenario above. A case like this could go on for years with different levels of professional involvement. Conclusion Task centred theory, I believe is a good starting point for social workers as it provides some sort of framework for dealing with some of the problems service users may present. While the theory is meant to support anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice, this relies on a thorough understanding of social systems and how they operate. On the other hand there are some situations where a social worker has to weigh the needs of one person against another and this can result in apparent oppression and neglect of a service userââ¬â¢s human rights. The fact of the matter is that there will always be cases where someone is the loser and this is a sad fact of social work experience. Bibliography http://www.gscc.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/30BC32F2-20B2-4D90-ABAB-3666D5BB44EB/0/Rolesandtasksconsultationpaper.pdf accessed 31st March 2007 Boulton, J 2003 Code of Ethics for Social Work available at http://www.basw.co.uk/articles.php?articleId=2page=14 Hanvey, C and Philpot, T. 1994 Practicing Social Work New York, Routledge Kemshall, 2002 Kemshall, H. 2002. Risk, Social Policy and Welfare Buckingham, Open University Press p.9 Payne, M. 1991 Modern Social Work Theory. A Critical Introduction, London: Macmillan. The Care Programme Approach Policy: towards integrated care programme approach and care management (2000) South London and Maudsley NHS Trust 1 [1] http://www.gscc.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/30BC32F2-20B2-4D90-ABAB-3666D5BB44EB/0/Rolesandtasksconsultationpaper.pdf accessed 31st March 2007 [2] The Care Programme Approach Policy: towards integrated care programme approach and care management (2000) South London and Maudsley NHS Trust [3] Boulton, J 2003 Code of Ethics for Social Work available at http://www.basw.co.uk/articles.php?articleId=2page=14 [4] Quoted in Kemshall, 2002 Kemshall, H. 2002. Risk, Social Policy and Welfare Buckingham, Open University Press p.9
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
I Want to Face the Challenges of Architecture :: Graduate Admissions Essays
I Want to Face the Challenges of Architecture à When you drive home from work, do you ever explore? Sure, it might take longer than usual, and there may be unpleasant stops along the way, but occasionally you will find an unexpected surprise. By casting aside strict conventions and routines and by taking risks, we can achieve things we never considered or thought possible. à I find that many people in our religiously capitalist society only seek the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient route. While some industries hire to increase diversity and thereby innovation, many dare not attempt anything new. In particular, many established architects and developers fear taking chances and fear the risk of failure inherent in untested methods. I, on the other hand, believe that architects must not feel constrained by the past but must follow-up on promising possibilities. à Exploring undiscovered methods and paths requires self-criticism, self-assurance, and courage. In my junior year in college, I doubted the teaching style of my instructor in my first design studio class. I felt as if he pushed his own rigid ideas into the students' creations and did not allow the students the opportunity to pursue their own original designs. Fearing my intellectual growth might be stunted by his lectures and dissatisfied with his teaching, I basically taught myself design by researching and combing through hundreds of architecture books. Through my own studies, I came to realize that architecture should be learned, not preached. That semester, I further challenged myself by working on a design of my own creation, a design not assigned by my instructor. While it would have been easier to accept the instructor' s lessons and just follow his ideas, I realized that I could never take the easy way again now that I discovered that the beauty of architecture lies in learnin g it myself. That semester helped formulate my approach towards architecture and influence my design decisions to this day. à Although self-motivation is extremely important, seeking the guidance and critique of others is essential to good design since others can find what I may have overlooked. One critic who has been particularly crucial to the development of my work is Craig Scott, a Progressive Architecture Awards Winner in 1996,who worked together with Homa Fardjadi and Sima Fardjadi. Craig was my studio critic during the spring term of 1997.
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Literary Criticism Essay
The beauty about literature is that it can be interpreted in a number of ways and all those ways can be regarded as a possibility and even entirely true. No matter what angle, approach or perception a person uses to see, analyze and scutinize a literary work, that analysis will always be considered as a ââ¬Å"possibly correctâ⬠literary crticism.However, this is also the problem regarding literary criticisms since there is no wrong analysis, anything can be true. Thus, an analysis does not necessarily help readers in further understanding the text, analyses just give readers the chance to look at a text in a different light.This is what Liane Norman gives readers when anliterary criticism was written regarding the famous work of Herman Melvilleââ¬âBartleby the Scrivener with a subtitle of A Story of Wall Street. In Norman's analysis, ââ¬Å"Bartleby and the Readerâ⬠, she gives importance on the relationship of the text, Bartleby the Scrivener, and the readers itself of the text. According to Norman, the text focused on having the reader as an important character or making the reader play an important role in the structure and interepretation of the text.This analysis of Norman is with loopholes, as with many literary criticisms. She does indeed present a rather effective and convincing judgement on Bartleby the Scrivener but she failed to point out the important of the text on its own. It is as if, the text cannot exist without the role that the reader played in the creation of the text when in fact, Bartleby the Scrivener can be seen as a creation which is intended to point something out to the reader.This argument is what will be contained in this ââ¬Å"criticismâ⬠of a literary criticism wherein a premise is presented that Norman did deliver a good argument and judgement on Bartleby the Scrivener but she failed in delivering a good argument that should have not illicited further contestations. In Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street, a scrivener (or copyist or clerk in a firm), is the protagonist while the narrator is the protagonist's boss but who, it seems, wants to be the protagonist himself.Tthe Lawyer who is Bartleby's boss gives too much information about himself and too little information on the protagonist, Bartleby. The story starts off in the Lawyer going on about how he hired and met Bartleby but not before going to great lengths as he introduces himself: I am a rather elderly man. The nature of my avocations for the last thirty years has brought me into more than ordinary contact with what would seem an interesting and somewhat singular set of men, of whom as yet nothing that I know of has ever been written:ââ¬âImean the law-copyists or scriveners.(Melville, 2006) The Lawyer and Bartleby soon venture into a rather harmonous and beneficial relationship with each otherââ¬âthat is until Bartleby decides one day that he has enough of being a scrivener and stops doing his job properly to the point that he does not do anything at all. The curious and perverse Lawyer just lets Bartleby be as the scrivener goes on with life doing absolutely nothing. Unfortunately, things get out off hand to the point that Bartleby is imprisoned for hanging out in the building when it is neither his home ror has he any rights to loiter in the place.This ends the story: as Bartleby refuses everythingââ¬âcompanionship, food, waterââ¬âhe dies a sad death in prison, all alone. Later on, the Lawyer finds out that Bartleby has been working in the Dead Letter Office wherein he sorts the mail of dead people. The Lawyer associates this previous job of Bartleby as the reason why the scrivener has become depressed and decided to one day, to just let everything go. In Liane Norman's Bartleby and the Reader, the role that the reader plays in giving meaning to Bartleby and the Scrivener is focused on.According to Norman (1971), there is a ââ¬Å"rigorous and demanding human tr ansaction that takes place between the reader and the storyâ⬠. This transaction is the ability of the text to have meaning only when the reader wills it do so. Thus, the dialogue, lines and other descriptions in the story would be moot and pointless if the reader does not believe otherwise. In fact, the reader becomes a character in the story itself without being in it; as what Norman (1971) asserts, ââ¬Å"the reader is both participant and judgeâ⬠in the same way that the Lawyer or the narrator of the story is also the participant and the judge.Thus, while the Lawyer is one of the characters in the story, his way of storytelling wherein he is detached from the other characters makes him have the same role as the reader. This in turn, makes the reader as the Lawyer and the Lawyer as one of the readers. But more than this form of analysis, Norman takes the notch further by relating the text and the characters to a greater and more profound extent by juxtaposing it with Chr istian values or ideals and the nature of democracyââ¬âtwo things which are inherently, albeit subtly, presented as the themes in Bartleby the Scrivener.On the other hand, the way Norman anaylzed the literary text was correct in a way that she gives meaning to the context and the content but remiss in her ability to add too much interepretation and meaning to what could have been just simple or meaningless lines. This is perhaps a bigger mistake in not being able to see much meaning in a literary work, that of seeing too muchââ¬âa case of overreading. Norman was not false in her analysis, but she was extreme in that too much interpretatation is given from too little information.Thus, her mistake was that she was not able to give importance to the interepretation of the literary text as a text itself but she instead, concentrated on the text as how it would be interpreted by the reader. Bartleby the Srivener does not become merely Bartleby the Scrivener but it becomes, instea d, Bartleby and the Reader. Norman placed too much emphasis and importance on the reader as being part of the literary work and literary analysis. But the reader is of course important, for who will analyze a text but that being the reader himself/herself?However, what Norman has done is to indicate that there is but one reading presented by the reader and that is the only correct reading while at the same time the reader is no one but herself. What Norman should have done is present the analysis on the text as being Bartleby and A Reader instead of having it as Bartleby and THE Reader. For using the determiner ââ¬Å"theâ⬠indicates that there is only one reader and that one reader is and will always be right.Thus, Norman's analysis gives a vaild credibility to her argumentââ¬âeven if the argument is indeed credible, it is unfortunately not valid. Although, there is something which is admirable and commendable in Norman's analysis which is the last part of her article wher ein she gives a profound interpretation on the implication of the Lawyer's last lines regarding Bartleby's death: The deep sense of disappointment that the story inspires in the reader is a function of the aura of America's hight but impossible promises: men have not escaped their limitations simply by founding a new policy.Bartleby is the test of democratic- Christian principle. If his resistance exposes human shortcomings, his persistence reveals man stubbornly laying claim to his humanity. (Norman, 1971) Norman maginificently gives a clear idea and interepretation on Bartleby's death while at the same time, relates its implication to humanity which is humanity's tendency to gain new insights but miserably ends in not carrying out those new ââ¬Å"policiesâ⬠or insights.Over all, both Melville (in using the character of the Lawyer) and Norman are correct, society stubbornly believes in their humanityââ¬âeven if it proves that their idealist views on humanity's ââ¬Å"huma nnessâ⬠is sometimes misplaced. References Melville, H. (2006). Bartleby the scrivener: a story from Wall Street. Great Short Works of Herman Melville. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. pp. 19-38. Norman, L. (1971). Bartleby and the reader. The New England Quarterly 44 (1): 22-39.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Pulmonary Edema Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 2019 Essays
Pulmonary Edema Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 2019 Essays Pulmonary Edema Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 2019 Essay Pulmonary Edema Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 2019 Essay Pulmonary Edema Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 2019 Pulmonary edema is a medical condition, in which, the fluid is accumulated in air spaces and parenchyma of lung cells. This affects the gas exchange activity by lungs and leads to respiratory failure. In case of severe pulmonary edema, the condition could be life-threatening and need emergency medical treatment. The important causes includes cardiac arrest and cardiac arrhythmia, hypertension, kidney failure, upper airway obstruction and others. The major symptoms includes shortness of breath, blood coughing, heavy sweating, which leads to respiratory failure and may also cause death.Visit Complete Report Here: marketresearchreports.biz/analysis-details/pulmonary-edema-market-global-industry-analysis-size-share-growth-trends-and-forecast-2013-2019 The diagnosis of pulmonary edema is possible through chest x-ray, ECG, echocardiogram, renal and liver function tests and blood tests for electrolytes concentration. The disease is managed through emergency management techniques, such as, proper ventilation (natural or mechanical), antibiotics (if pulmonary edema is induced by lung infections), loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide), respiratory distress agents (morphine), and antipyretics (to minimize pains). The market of emergency management techniques and medicaments is expected to grow in the upcoming future. However, the disease can be prevented via use of dexamethasone and sildenafil (to prevent high altitude hypoxia) and steady physical activities. Some of the key drivers propelling the growth of global market includes, increased prevalence of cardiac attacks and associated disorders, change in lifestyle, extensive RD activities, increasedawareness about cardiac arrest preventive therapies and increase in pollution. Increased prevalence of cardiac arrest is one of the major factor contributing to the growth of this market.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
How to Complete an Accounting Assignment
How to Complete an Accounting Assignment How to Complete an Accounting Assignment Every year more and more high school graduates decide to choose a financial career, as it is a pace, which can lead to success and prosperity. Almost every college offers students an accounting course and a financial major, so you will definitely face these subjects along the way. However, accounting is quite a complicated subject to master, as it requires not only theoretical skills but also completing a huge amount of accounting documentation and various assignments. If you want to be able to complete all the tasks on time with minimum affords, continue reading and donââ¬â¢t forget to share our guide with your friends. Importance of accounting assignments When you are asked to complete a regular essay or write a personal opinion on a subject, you may neglect it and most likely your professor will forget about it without any punishments. However, when you are assigned with an accounting research paper, it is usually one of the most important tasks throughout the year and your grades will surely influence the general score. An accounting paper should contain a solution of a certain problem, offering new ideas, based on calculations, experiment results and general facts. It should also contain theory and prove various assumptions. This article contains all the answers you may need, so make yourself comfortable and go on reading to be able to complete an accounting paper without any difficulties. A common accounting paper structure As any paper on business and finances, an accounting assignment doesnââ¬â¢t have a general template, which could be applied in all of the cases. However, there is a common structure, which can be used not depending on the topic you are going to cover. Just follow these simple rules and we guarantee that your paper will be smooth and interesting. The regular structure of an accounting paper includes: It should be not more than a couple sentences long. Be clear and provide only key information on the topic, explaining why it is important, what were your goals and so on. Donââ¬â¢t forget to include a thesis statement, which will give a course to your whole work; Body parts. This section includes all the information you have collected and generated during your work on the assignment. It should contain your research, arguments, results and important data; Here you need to sum the whole work, reminding key elements of the whole paper and making predictions, based on the obtained results. How to choose a topic When it comes to such subjects as finances, accounting or math, it is harder to choose a topic and you need to have a deep knowledge of the task to be able to provide a great paper. That is why most of the students spend a lot of time trying to select a topic that will reveal their potential. That is why you need to devote a lot of your time to selecting a proper topic: complete a research, download samples, find inspiration and finally select a topic that will be not only understandable but also interesting to help you stay motivated along the way. The best accounting topics Everything you need to know about bookkeeping; Effective auditing methods; How to benefit from a personal accountant; How financial markets work; Pros and cons of credit unions; How government regulates banking institutions; Financial ethics; Online accountants: latest trend or a necessity?
Monday, November 4, 2019
The Influence of the Nazi Party. East vs.West Germany. Aftermath of Essay
The Influence of the Nazi Party. East vs.West Germany. Aftermath of the Collapse of Communism - Essay Example Hitlerââ¬â¢s authoritative nature and commanding abilities helped him to tackle the problems that resulted due to his dictatorship. The late 1900ââ¬â¢s witnessed a series of events which brought about a complete change to the country as well as the governmental policies. (Wollenberg, 1996). Due to this, the German societies felt a sense of fear, since the people of all strata were affected by the political changes. Hitler and his party was able to takeover many industrial establishments and other army camps and this in turn drew the attention of many countries. Apart from all the other reformations, the territorial expansion of Germany and the Persecution of Jews were the ones that created a wave of fear among the other countries. Hitlerââ¬â¢s aversion towards the Jews led to a situation where he reformed the policies which treated Jews as people from other countries and they were never given an opportunity to establish their citizenship in Germany. (Beckers, 2003). Hitler c ontinued his commanding movement against the Jews by taking over the businesses from them and treating them like slaves. Jews were not permitted to live in normal places were the German citizens made their living. Instead they were made to stay in a remote place which lacked in even primary and basic facilities. (Lee, 1998). In the later 1940ââ¬â¢s, thousands of Jews were killed, as Hitler proposed a shooting order in order to evacuate the Jews. Another most prominent act was the territorial expansion of Germany. The territorial expansion of Germany was initiated years after the First World War. Hitler staged several protests like the ones he implemented in parts of Germany and this was done to threaten the people who lived around Germany to join his army. The Saar region came under Hitlerââ¬â¢s control soon after the Versailles Treaty. The German army continued to occupy smaller territories around Germany by invading them. The Nazi party even threatened the government of many places like Austria and brought them under his control. Within a period of six to eight years, Hitlerââ¬â¢s government acquired almost all the places that surrounded Germany. His act of threatening the Czechoslovakian government for war pushed them to the extent of surrendering their country and this was approved during the Munich Agreement. (Peery, Berg & Krukones, 2011). Due to the aggressive nature and commanding authority of Hitler, the Nazi party made its presence felt by creating havoc to the neighboring countries by creating a sense of fear. Germany, which was under the control of Hitler, faced greater challenges during the period of Second World War. To be precise, the Second World War led to changes in terms of countryââ¬â¢s economic, political and social factors and led to a major reformation, the division of Germany, as East and West. The expansion of Germany during Hitlerââ¬â¢s reign brought about a sense of insecurity among the people of Germany. This also sow ed the seeds of enmity and rivalry in the minds of people of other countries. These eventually led to a state where Hitlerââ¬â¢s government surrendered after the Second World War. (Ostermann, 2011).During this time, Germany was divided into four major divisions and they were under the control of countries like France, Soviet Union, Great Britain and The United States. This act was not successful and soon the four zones were reformed to be two major zones namely, East and West Germany which was controlled by Soviet Union and United States respectively. These changes brought about changes not only in the political front, but also in the social and economic status. The social inequality and the economic downturn proved to be
Friday, November 1, 2019
Alternate Energy Engineering - Turbine Blades Research Paper
Alternate Energy Engineering - Turbine Blades - Research Paper Example Both the types of wind turbines have the different orientation of blades. For three blade design of either VAWT or HAWT, there is a 120o angular difference between the blades. For two blade design, the angular difference between the blades is 180o and for four-blade design, the angular difference between the blades is 90o. Importance of turbine bladesTurbine blades are the most important part of the wind turbine. Conventionally turbine blades are manufactured with tensile metals which are then reinforced with ceramics, other metals, fiberglass or then some materials to enhance the durability of the blades and reduce the metallic characteristics of fatigue, rupture, and corrosion (Quarton, 6). Turbine blades collect the kinetic energy of wind and transform it into mechanical energy by reacting against the kinetic energy of the wind. The energy transferred from the wind is directly proportional to the speed of the wind. On the other hand, the reacting surface area of the wind turbine b lades also matters a lot. On the other hand, it is important to design the turbine blades in the manner that they produce no hurdle in transferring energy from the wind to the rotor. A wind turbine may have multiple turbine blades but wind turbine should have at least two turbine blades that should be properly balanced with respect to each other and with respect to the rotor of the wind turbine. Any imperfection in the wind turbine blades results in effective power loss and rupturing with continuous use.
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