Directorly Downwind Faster than the Wind

[helicoil]

 Techstuf,
looked further into the v-lim generator, almost sounds like the same idea as yours.

http://rogueriverwind.com/VLIM_Hybrid/VLIM_Hybrid_Specs.html
some info from the site
Compact ducted fan design coupled with a proprietary vortex generator aft of the fan induces a low pressure zone that extracts more power per swept surface area from the prop, just like a jet engine, than conventional wind turbines. More here
Smaller size and turbulent wind handling make the V-LIM suitable for rooftop mounting reducing the environmental footprint typical with tower mounted systems.

[TechStuf]

Thanks for the find, Helicoil, I've never seen that one before!  My design is substantially different, and with fewer components.  (Although my blade geometry is somewhat diabolical to produce with material of sufficient strength)  My design relies upon steady, comparatively high wind speeds, essentially highway speeds.  At over 45 mph, air's mass can really be put to work!

My design is basically a rip off of these guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkcn8ZkvKKc

(jk)

I'll try and post more when I get my stationary and rotary vortex generators tuned to the output prop.  When I'm done it'll look pretty out there.  Something like the Jetsons meets Back to the future.


TS

[helicoil]

 Had a good laugh, looks like they spent a good weekend setting it up. (popular with the ladies),
reminds me of a funny vid i had seen of a pedal powered propellar bicycle being ridden down the city streets, looked safe for the pedestrians.
there no way this could ever be street legal, probably any car with an exposed fan would be illegal,
thought about a similar idea as well, using a huge scoop so fan is not exposed, always thought the drag created would be greater than the power it could produce.

[ramset]

Techstuff
Quote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkcn8ZkvKKc

(jk)

I'll try and post more when I get my stationary and rotary vortex generators tuned to the output prop.  When I'm done it'll look pretty out there.  Something like the Jetsons meets Back to the future.


TS
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More jetson than this?

Sweet!!

If  thats how we can use "Apparent wind"
So be it!

Looking forward to seeing your "Gizmo"!!

Thanks
Chet

[Cherryman]

Hi,

Intresting stuff.

I have played with the idear also. From Schauberger with his vortex theories, i
came up with this concept of a  "vortex" harnesser to be harnest in air or water..

Every ring can turn free on its own, you harvest the spinning on the outside of the ring. The inside open.