Windy City Hosts Windpower 2009

[despinapjr]

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[Flumstead]

The magnus effect wind turbine is fascinating. If the claim that their turbine is 50% efficient is true, then that is an incredible breakthrough. I wonder if vertical axis turbines can be more efficient using the magnus effect?

[EcoChicago]

Good question. I'll see if Bruce has any comment about that.

[EcoChicago]

Straight from Bruce: "The Magnus effect can be seen applied in verticle axis on the Flettner vessels which sailed the Atlantic with verticle axis sails. Jaques Custeau also had a similar design. The difference was in the addition of the spiral fins around the cylinder. This enhances the 'tornadic' effect around the surface (like stitches on a curveball) crating more torque around the central hub...."

[EcoChicago]

"...Like many good inventions, it takes smart business leadership to make them a success. We will have to wait and see if this technology makes an impact or not."

[erikdsn]

Very interesting stuff. Lets get rid of fossil fuels!!!!!