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*http://www.humdingerwind.com/#/wi_overview/ | *http://www.humdingerwind.com/#/wi_overview/ | ||
**Windbelt technology uses a phenomenon called aeroelastic flutter, made famous by the Tacoma Bridge disaster of 1940. Invented by Shawn Frayne, the windbelt is the world's first | **Windbelt technology uses a phenomenon called aeroelastic flutter, made famous by the Tacoma Bridge disaster of 1940. Invented by Shawn Frayne, the windbelt is the world's first small scale, turbine free, wind generator. His study focused on the vibrations caused by wind that took down the Tacoma bridge. Using tensioned membranes, magnets, and magnetic coils, Frayne was able to produce a revolutionary wind generator, that has a higher efficiency than small scale wind turbines. Wind turbines are difficult to scale down in size. The components encounter friction as their size decreases. | ||
The windbelt was originally designed to solve lighting problems of third world countries, yet the device could be placed in an array of windbelts to power more energy intensive items. | |||
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Revision as of 15:17, 11 July 2010
Intro To Windbelt Project Topics
In order to be successful in our design project, Team A.S.E (Ana,Shane,Enrique) will research the following topics on wind renewable energy:
- Electricity
- Wind Power
- Production Process
- Materials
- Climatology
- WindBelt Trademark
- Energy Efficiency
- Wind Farms
Criteria
To make clear, translucent decisions in the design making process, Team A.S.E will be utilizing the following client criteria; definitions, and weights(scale 0-10) will be included.
Literature Review
Windbelt Trademark
- http://www.humdingerwind.com/#/wi_overview/
- Windbelt technology uses a phenomenon called aeroelastic flutter, made famous by the Tacoma Bridge disaster of 1940. Invented by Shawn Frayne, the windbelt is the world's first small scale, turbine free, wind generator. His study focused on the vibrations caused by wind that took down the Tacoma bridge. Using tensioned membranes, magnets, and magnetic coils, Frayne was able to produce a revolutionary wind generator, that has a higher efficiency than small scale wind turbines. Wind turbines are difficult to scale down in size. The components encounter friction as their size decreases.
The windbelt was originally designed to solve lighting problems of third world countries, yet the device could be placed in an array of windbelts to power more energy intensive items.