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Horizontal Wind turbines are complicated Sometimes they fall down significant deaths of workers and passers-by Blades Break or they can burst into flames Fire is reported as the second most common cause of failure. A New Concept Is Needed Integrated Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (IVawt) iVawt only one moving part Integrated Generator Air bearings, no friction low cost high duty cycle Reliable, low maintenance Point of Use power, no speed limitations no brakes no blade stowing
Horizontal Wind turbines are complicated Sometimes they fall down significant deaths of workers and passers-by Blades Break or they can burst into flames Fire is reported as the second most common cause of failure. A New Concept Is Needed Integrated Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (IVawt) iVawt only one moving part Integrated Generator Air bearings, no friction low cost high duty cycle Reliable, low maintenance Point of Use power, no speed limitations no brakes no blade stowing
Horizontal Wind turbines are complicated Sometimes they fall down significant deaths of workers and passers-by Blades Break or they can burst into flames Fire is reported as the second most common cause of failure. A New Concept Is Needed Integrated Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (IVawt) iVawt only one moving part Integrated Generator Air bearings, no friction low cost high duty cycle Reliable, low maintenance Point of Use power, no speed limitations no brakes no blade stowing
Horizontal Wind Turbines are complicated Sometimes they fall down Significant deaths of workers and passers-by Blades Break or they can burst into flames Fire is reported as the second most common cause of failure* *Caithness Windfarm Information Forum 2013 Horizontal Wind isnt very profitable Ive lost my ass in the wind market interview Oct 15, 2012 and HWTs are becoming increasingly unpopular Wind farms branded a complete scam by British Energy Secretary Owen Patterson (June 7, 2013) A New Concept Is Needed Integrated Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (IVAWT) There is nothing new under the Sun See the unit working on line at: http://youtu.be/lhjww8FBsZk Grain Mill Working 7 th Century Vertical Axis Windmill in Nashtifan Iraq What are Ideal Sites for Wind Power? Any place where the wind blows all the time HWT only operate 25% of the time (at best) Remote locations require transmission lines Any place where the wind speed is high HWT have significant speed restrictions Coastal locations can be contentious (aesthetics) Offshore locations increase cost substantially
The Higher Up, the more Wind Elevation is the real motivator for bigger turbines Wind Energy at building face Increase in speed and kinetic energy can be 2.5 times or more!* *INEEL/Bechtel R&D CFRD Program 2000-2001 In between the floors of high rise buildings Air pressure against the side of the building creates additional pressure and wind speed, increasing the productivity of the vertical wind turbine. This is known as the Venturi Effect. Updated Concept iVawt Only one moving part Integrated Generator Air bearings, no friction Low cost Light weight Central air dam Very stable No cut out speeds Build in place kit Units can be placed in close proximity to each other Advantages of iVawt Low cost High duty cycle Reliable, low maintenance Point of Use power, no transmission line needed No speed limitations No brakes No blade stowing in high wind No dead birds No angry cows Simple solution Easy to Locate in Ideal Sites Designed to fit in between floors or on roof tops Enclose with external louvers to control airflow What are Ideal Wind Sites for iVAWTs? Anywhere the wind blows all the time Horizontal wind turbines only generate power 25% of the time. HWT and VAWT depend on high elevation to increase production. With proper location VAWT operation can increase power generation (revenue) by 300% to 400% over current HWT.
Any structure 150 feet above ground or higher Wind speed increases with elevation. By making the generator small and lightweight, VAWTs can be installed on existing and new structures, reducing equipment costs and increasing ROI. The same VAWT can produce anywhere from 3kW to 45 kW depending on where it is located. Siting equipment for higher output means better ROI.
Any offshore structure Existing and new oil & gas structures can host generators above crew quarters and other areas with significant Tax benefits.
Its all about Location Coastal High Rise Buildings Constant Prevailing Winds Elevation provided by buildings High Rise Building Locations 5,924 in New York City and 200,000 in the US Buildings provide elevation with no cost burden to the equipment Vertical Axis turbines can be clustered together on roof tops and on service floors Building uses power by day, generators create excess power at night
An Ocean of Opportunity for iVAWTs Any offshore structure could host the new design
The design is scalable for higher output if needed
Minor additions can be made to the structure to create improved air flow Offshore Structures Unique Financial Benefits of Offshore VAWTs Production Tax Credit incentive Displace some diesel generated electricity Create carbon credits and offsets Other Unique Features Up to 50 kW depending on location Scalable to higher power levels Integrated energy storage option Generator speed can be optimized for any given operating location
Proposed Demonstration Site The Avista Hotel in North Myrtle Beach Project Goal; render the building Net Neutral