07/25/2009
USA - US Wind Energy Technology - On the Cutting Edge of Science VIII
The eigth wind energy innovation to come out of the USA!
8. Spiral Drag Wind Turbine
What It Is:
This vertical axis turbine uses drag propulsion to push the blade that is designed as an involute spiral.
How It Works:
The turbine uses aluminum vanes formed into an involute spiral—giving the blade extremely high surface area—to capture wind and rotate.
Where To Find It:
The design is still in developmental stages.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
8. Spiral Drag Wind Turbine
What It Is:
This vertical axis turbine uses drag propulsion to push the blade that is designed as an involute spiral.
How It Works:
The turbine uses aluminum vanes formed into an involute spiral—giving the blade extremely high surface area—to capture wind and rotate.
Where To Find It:
The design is still in developmental stages.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
- Source:
- Online editorial www.windfair.net
- Author:
- Posted by: Trevor Sievert, Online Editorial Journalist
- Email:
- ts@windfair.net
- Link:
- www.windfair.net/...
- Keywords:
- wind energy, renewable energy, jobs, wind turbine, wind power, wind farm, rotorblade, onshore, offshore
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