Naslov
Technical utilisation of convective vortices for carbon-free electricity production : a review

Autori
Nižetić, Sandro

Izvornik
Energy (Oxford) (0360-5442) 36 (2011), 2; 1236-1242

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
convective vortices; energy utilization; sustainable development; theoretical models; experimental approach.

Sažetak
The instability and unpredictability of future global energy markets necessitate the development of new alternative technical solutions to meet our continuously increasing energy demands. This rapid development has permanent consequences for the environment. This paper analyzes several technical solutions and theoretical ideas concerning energy utilisation, i.e. for carbon-free electricity production. The ideas are discussed from theoretical and experimental perspectives. This review focuses on methods of production of an artificial vortex column in the surrounding atmosphere. Namely, convective vortices can be used as heat engines to convert available solar energy into mechanical work. Some of the proposed technical solutions deal with the ability to capture the mechanical energy and produce electricity. The discussion focuses on theoretical models and experimental results. The main aim of this study was to identify the state of the art. The conclusions presented herein may form a basis for further development of this alternative carbon-free concept of energy utilisation.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne tehničke znanosti

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