Wind Trap - Wind Turbine

This concept takes advantage of what soaring pilots term as Ridge Lift or Slope Lift. When the wind blows against a mountain, hill, cliff, or ridge line, the air flow is deflected upward and depending on the strength, the wind can rise hundreds of feet above the top of the ridge. At some locations it may be possible to design the Wind Trap so that the turbine is underground. The Wind Trap may also serve as a fire block and help with erosion control.

Notes: I'm really not happy with the flat shape. It should have more of an upward slope to funnel the wind into the turbine more effectively. I have several materials in mind including EPP Foam.

Here is a link to learn more interesting facts concerning ridge lift.
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=ridge+lift&um=1&ie=UTF-8&...

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Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Ridge Lift Slope Lift
• Wind Collector

[TheWindGinProject]

Note; All of my concepts are just first attempts to show potential for a low wind speed system. This also helps me to improve with Autodesk Inventor. I make this point in all of my videos but every once in a while I'll get some crazy comment and it's always clear that they didn't read the description or any comments but it makes me wonder if most people think I'm trying to sell my wild concepts. Ha! This is simply a public collaboration experiment pertaining to alternative energy.

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[TheWindGinProject]

I should have included a tarp over the center V shaped void.

[TheWindGinProject]

I realize that my unproven concepts may be looked at as far-fetched but from a positive perspective, there are many improvements and design changes that could be made. One thing that is proven is the power of a steady 6 to 8 MPH wind. Hanggliders, Paragliders, Sailplane Pilots, Kiteboarders and Surfboaders prove this every day.

[TheWindGinProject]

I was asked if I had applied for a grant. No, I have not applied for any grants. My drawings become public domain when I upload them to YouTube. At least that is my understanding. A grant application sounds like a logical step and I welcome anyone with the business skills to take any of my unproven concepts forward.

[TheWindGinProject]

It is my personal belief that cost effective wind power is possible at lower wind speeds. The following excerpt basically states the opposite. I think the statement was specifically referring to traditional propeller designs. My concept drawings are my attempt to show that low wind speed designs have potential. Also, I have enjoyed learning how to draw in 3D and make accurate simulations.

[TheWindGinProject]

“Wind speed can mean a large difference in available energy and in electricity produced, and therefore, a large difference in the cost of the electricity generated. Also, there is little energy to be harvested at very low wind speeds (6-mph winds contain less than one-eighth the energy of 12-mph winds).”