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Miller
Click the nacelle to continue
FlangeSwitch light on/offLampsLadderCablesLampsCablesLadderControllerPlatform
Platform
There are a number of platforms inside the tower.
You can rest on these platforms.
Cables
The current must be fed into the electrical grid when the generator makes electricity.
The electricity is conducted through some very thick cables.
Lamps
There are no windows in the tower so it is important to have lights inside.
Click the door of the tower and switch the light on
Ladder
All towers have a ladder so you can climb up and down.
The ladder is positioned in a way so you can rest your back against the wall if you get tired on the way up or down.
Controller
The wind turbine controller is a computer, which checks that everything works as it should.
If a part breaks down, the controller will call a computer at the wind turbine owner’s house to report the problem.
Flange
A flange is a ring with bolts that keeps the tower sections together.
TowerSwitch light on/off
Click the different parts of the tower

Cables
Ladder
Controller
Lamps
Flange
Platform

Click Miller to climb the tower

Miller
TowerDoor
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