Naslov
Harvesting high altitude wind energy for power production : The concept based on Magnus’ effect

Autori
Perković, Luka ; Silva, Pedro ; Ban, Marko ; Kranjčević, Nenad ; Duić, Neven

Izvornik
Applied energy (0306-2619) 101 (2012), S.I.; 151-161

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

Ključne riječi
Magnus’ effect; Renewable energy sources; High altitude wind energy; Computational fluid dynamics

Sažetak
High altitude winds are considered to be, together with solar energy, the most promising renewable energy source in the future. The concepts based on kites or airfoils are already under development. In this paper the concept of transforming kinetic energy of high altitude winds to mechanical energy by exploiting Magnus effect on airborne rotating cylinders is presented, together with corresponding two-dimensional per-module aerodynamic and process dynamics analysis. The concept is based on a rotating airborne cylinder connected to the ground station with a tether cable which is used for mechanical energy transfer. Performed studies have shown the positive correlation between the wind speed and mechanical energy output. The main conclusion of this work is that the presented concept is feasible for power production.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo

Napomena
S.I. Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems.

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