Rotor structure for fluid kinetic power generation turbine

The rotor design addresses rotor weight and cost penalties by incorporating guy wires to blades to solve rotor weight and material requirements, facilitating easier transportation and assembly, and reducing maintenance needs, thus enhancing the effectiveness of fluid kinetic power generation systems, specifically in the design of wind and tidal turbines.

GB2701141APending Publication Date: 2026-04-22CHE CHIH TSAO
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Authority / Receiving Office
GB · GB
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
CHE CHIH TSAO
Filing Date
2025-08-25
Publication Date
2026-04-22

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Technical Problem

Existing rotor designs face challenges in weight, size, and cost penalties, particularly in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of large rotors for fluid kinetic power generation systems, such as wind and tidal turbines, due to their significant weight, which affects transportation, assembly, material requirements, and maintenance costs, and the need for stronger components to withstand dynamic loads.

Method used

A new rotor design incorporates guy wires attached to blades to transfer thrust forces directly into tension, reducing the need for material in blades and hubs by redirecting loads through compression or tension structures, allowing for lighter and more cost-effective rotor construction.

Benefits of technology

This design reduces rotor weight and material costs while maintaining strength, facilitating easier transportation and assembly, and minimizing maintenance needs, thus enhancing the effectiveness of rotor design.

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Abstract

A rotor structure comprising a hub 110, blades 120A,120B and a restraining structure 230 located upstream of the hub. A set of guy wires 200F,200R are connected to the restraining structure which brac
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