Abstract:
An energy conversion unit for converting wind energy into electrical energy includes at least one rotor with a substantially horizontal axis of rotation, having a plurality of rotor blades extending radially to the axis of rotation, wherein the rotor has a flow direction which corresponds to the axis of rotation, a wall to be arranged next to a traffic route for vehicles which can move on the traffic route in a direction of travel and the movement of which causes an air flow, wherein the wall has a receptacle in which the rotor is arranged, wherein the receptacle has an opening on a side surface of the wall to be directed towards the traffic route, and wherein the axis of rotation of the at least one rotor is oriented substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Abstract:
This presents a Utility Model related to an improvement introduced in a piece of equipment conceived to capture wind power generated by the displacement of trains, subways, vehicles in general—overall trucks—along railroads, roads, etc., and to convert it in electrical power, thus using such considerable energetic potential. Considering that the assembly of one or a plurality of wind rotors (P) and respective electricity generators (G) are assembled on semi-tows (K) of the type engaged and handled by a truck (mechanical horse), considering that the trailers (K) provided with means for storing the electrical power generated, such as batteries (B), or other means for electricity transmission and storage. Thus, the aerogenerators (P) may be displaced to the points with the biggest flow of passing vehicles, and may also be positioned on the direction where the natural (predominant) winds are favorable to the best use of the wind potential.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method and an arrangement for dehumidifying and desalting interior air in off-shore installations. A simplified arrangement is presented wherein exterior intake air containing water rich in supersaturated and wet salt particles is pretreated with dry and salt free pretreatment air before entering a dehumidifying and de-salting unit from which the intake air exits as desalted and dehumidified exit air. A part of this desalted and dehumidified exit air is then redirected to the intake air flow path to serve as pretreatment air thereby simplifying construction and enhancing the lifetime of the dehumidifying and desalting unit.
Abstract:
Hydroelectric generation devices, and more particularly fixed or floating paddlewheel electric generation devices that may be placed in any flowing liquid source in order to generate power, are presented. Such an overall power generating system includes a paddlewheel component that is situated within an artificial channel properly configured to increase the velocity of the flowing liquid therethrough, thereby providing a manner of generating paddlewheel rotation at a speed greater than that relative to the main body of the fluid itself. The inventive system thus permits power generation through the capture of the kinetic energy derived from the paddlewheel rotation at a level that is acceptable in relation to available hydrokinetic energy of the fluid source.
Abstract:
Vertical axis wind turbine and horizontal wind turbine each with a rotary wing assembly that has helical swept wings whose free ends each have a spoiler. The vertical axis wind turbine has permanent magnet discs for levitating static weight of an entirety of the rotary wing assembly via magnetic repulsion. There is a hub or affixing the permanent magnet discs within a frame structure in a manner that counteracts both a coefficient of friction (“COF”) associated with rotation of the rotary wing assembly and ensuing bearing wear imparted from the rotary wing assembly. The horizontal axis wind turbine has collapsible telescoping towers.
Abstract:
Hydroelectric generation devices, and more particularly fixed or floating paddlewheel electric generation devices that may be placed in any flowing liquid source in order to generate power, are presented. Such an overall power generating system includes a paddlewheel component that is situated within an artificial channel properly configured to increase the velocity of the flowing liquid therethrough, thereby providing a manner of generating paddlewheel rotation at a speed greater than that relative to the main body of the fluid itself. The inventive system thus permits power generation through the capture of the kinetic energy derived from the paddlewheel rotation at a level that is acceptable in relation to available hydrokinetic energy of the fluid source.
Abstract:
A portable power generation device includes a housing, an articulated cover, and a first device including rotor blades for producing electrical energy when exposed to a flow of air, the first device is adapted to be articulated between a range from a first stored position, wherein the rotor blades of the first device are disposed within the housing, and a second deployed position, wherein the rotor blades of the first device are disposed outside of the housing. The power generation device also includes a second device for producing electrical energy when exposed to a source of radiant light.
Abstract:
System, methods, and computer readable medium are disclosed for altering orientation of fluid turbines within a cluster. Altering orientation of fluid turbines within a cluster includes a first turbine assuming a first orientation relative to a direction of fluid flow; a second turbine in proximity to the first turbine, and assuming a second orientation relative to the first orientation, wherein the first and/or second orientations are adjustable to mitigate interference with downstream turbine operation; a processor for receiving an indication that the first turbine imposes interference on the second turbine; based on the indication, determine a third orientation enabling the first and second turbines to produce greater aggregate electrical energy than would be produced with the first turbine in the first orientation and the second turbine in the second orientation; and transmit a signal for changing one of the first and second orientations to the third orientation.
Abstract:
An energy unit capable of being configured in a transportation configuration and in an operational configuration. The unit comprises a container having first and second ends opposing a longitudinally-extending central section. In the transportation configuration, the container's central section is positioned generally parallel with a supporting ground surface. In the operational configuration the container is configured to be positioned with the first end on the supporting ground surface such that the second end is set apart in an upward direction from the supporting ground surface. The energy unit additionally comprises a wind turbine for generating electrical energy. In the operational configuration, the wind turbine is configured to be received within the interior space of the container, while in the transportation configuration the wind turbine is configured to extend from the exterior surface of the container.
Abstract:
Wind energy is converted into electrical or mechanical energy through the flight of at least one power wing profile tethered via one or more cables to a ground unit moved by the power wing profile along a path of alternating displacement for driving a generator, where the path of alternating displacement is orientable so as to set itself in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction of the wind. During the phases of flight of the power wing profile in conditions of generation of energy the length of the cables is kept constant.