VAWT/AR overview

  • The first new mechanical motion for a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine since Darrieus (1931)
  • Patent Pending 8/7/06
  • Unique combination of helicopter rotor head design with wind turbine design.
  • No prior art in wind turbine technology found during extensive patent searches.
  • A result of 4-5 years of research.

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VAWT/AR key parameters Print E-mail

(variables unique to the AR are in red)

  • Rotor diameter/airfoil length ratio
  • Airfoil aspect ratio (length to width)
  • Airfoil planform (shape of lifting surface)
  • Airfoil cant angle
  • Dampener response
  • Rotor tilt/airfoil pitch ratio
  • Rotor tilt/airfoil AOA limits
  • Centrifugal tilt compensation