WIND ENERGY NSM 21 (PROTOTYPE 4)
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@ZoopRusty Magnus effect can be started by initiators on the columns(/cones in this case) the Japanese are getting good results from thread on their columns. Others have been using cup turbines (Like you see on wind speed odometers on boats.) on the tips of the columns to start the Magnus effect. For certain initiators one must give preferential spin with a in-hub ratchet or veins on the tips to ensure windmill is unidirectional for power generation purposes.
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How did you get funding to build this inefficent piece of junk! If the magnus effect was actually an efficient way of producing lift/ thrust it would be used on aircraft. Its got more moving parts so more friction plus relies on viscous drag just to spin the cyclinders. Less thrust as it is relying on viscous forces rather than the deflection of air over an aerofoil. I see why 4 years later this thing hasn't gotten anywhere, LOL
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To fully maximize the use of wind turbines, they are best to be placed in an area where there is a sufficient source of wind for the wind turbines to keep on spinning. Having wind turbines on your own can help you save a lot since this device helps you to generate your own electricity for free which is beneficial to all of us.
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how much efficiency does it have in comparison with a conventional wind turbine?
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The website shows some rice/sugar farming operation, no clear way to dig down to your info on this. In many places the noise that these make is enough to kill the technology. It would be nice to know the net Kw these generate........
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looks prety god for me, perhaps we will see them replace the old blade ones, but will there be some kind of barometer to start the motor only when & if ther is enough wind? because that would give it it's independity from human, just like current blade ones.
>>Al<<
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only strong wind can turn,!!
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the link is bad
this machine must brew some good beer...
netoways 3 years ago 18
I see a lot of lack of info on these comments.
1)There is no blades, just cylinders
2)The cylinders are spinning on their own axis and on the main axis of the 3 cylinders
3)It's possible to keep the main axis spinning through the Magnus Effect
4)This type of aero-generator needs very less wind to keep spinning then the normal blades type, thus is far more efficient
5)It needs to be started by a motor
What's the Magnus effect? Do some reseach! Get some real info on how it works before judging.
ZoopRusty 3 years ago 13