Performance of Aeromines for Distributed Wind Energy

Suhas Poll, Brent C. Houchens and David V. Marian, Carsten H. Westergaard - U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government

June 01, 2019

The paper presents an analysis of Aeromines wind harvesters, which are designed for distributed wind energy generation without external moving parts. The technology, which can integrate with buildings and work alongside rooftop solar panels, uses pairs of airfoils to create low-pressure areas that drive air through internal turbines for power generation. The study explores various configurations and optimizations for Aeromines in wind tunnel tests, achieving a mechanical efficiency, with potential for higher efficiencies under certain conditions.

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