Horizontal Axis Logarithmic spiral fluid turbine Prototype 1st test

When placed in front of a blowing fan, with wind at 15-17 mph, I measured 2000-2300 rpm. This is a small scale prototype with a 4" diameter at the base.
A larger prototype connected to a generator will be coming soon it will be tested in wind and water currents.

This a simple and efficient low drag turbine following the logarithmic spiral configuration found everywhere in the universe from hurricanes, to galaxies. This new Horizontal axis turbine is very practical and can generate a lot of clean energy, cheap and easy to build, and low maintenance, efficient in slow water and wind currents, no damns required.
can be mounted to a moving object like a car, a boat or a train, to a street light pole, or tethered.
The goal of this project is to have a cheaper and cleaner way to generate electricity especially in developing countries and remote villages.
The blades may be build from recycled plastic bags and bottles saving the environment on both levels; manufacturing and use.

project is funded by my personal money and donations.
Any contributions would be greatly appreciated, please go to our website for more info.
prototype coming soon.
Invented by Omar N Abass Aug, 2010 Columbus, Ohio
Patent pending
http://www.GoldenSpiralTurbine.com

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[omarabs]

that's the only prototype so far, it's only about 4 inches, will be building a bigger one soon.

[jurban1997]

I'm curious how the efficiency compares to standard turbines. Intuitively, I believe the primary benefit this provides over traditional propeller-structured turbines is that it minimizes the negative impact to aquatic life when used in river-based hydro-electric systems. Fewer fish killed. And, it probably clears off weeds more effectively, too.

[rickoise]

what is this made out of? how did you get the shape so precise?

[flowingthought]

I am excited to watch your progress. This isn't the first spiral turbine that I've seen, but the design seems to have less drag than the others.

[prototypetoday]

what is the largest size you have built one?