Dinoprostone is available as Prepidil and Cervidil. Prepidil is a gel thatâs rubbed onto the mucous membranes of the cervix with an applicator. Cervidil is a wafer-like insert thatâs positioned in the top of the vagina. Once the gel or insert is in place, it slowly releases prostaglandins into the nearby tissues. Prepidil and Cervidil usually take six to 12 hours to take full effect, after which the cervix is re-evaluated to see if labor can be induced. If your cervix still hasnât ripened, your doctor may give you another dose of medication.
Turbines have a typical lifespan of around 20-25 years, during which time some maintenance may be required. Should a developer wish to extend the lifetime of the development, then a new planning application would be required.
An average onshore wind turbine with a capacity of 2.5â3 MW can produce more than 6 million kWh in a year â enough to supply 1,500 average EU households with electricity. An average offshore wind turbine of 3.6 MW can power more than 3,312 average EU households. In 1985, wind turbines were under 1 MW with rotor diameters of around 15 metres. In 2012, the average size is 2.5 MW with rotor diameters of 100 metres. 7.5 MW turbines are the largest today with blades about 60 metres long â over half the length of a rotor diameter of over 120 metres â longer than a football field.