Wind Solar Generator with Nested Turbines and Diffuser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current windmill technology is inefficient in utilizing wind energy due to space requirements and limited wind speed operation, producing noise that restricts installation locations, while solar power is costly and inefficient for large-scale production, necessitating a solution that combines wind and solar resources for effective electricity generation in limited spaces with minimal noise.
Innovation Solution
A variable dimension turbine electric generator that utilizes both wind and solar energy, featuring a double bell-shaped design with turbines and solar devices, a cogged base for optimal wind capture, and noise reduction through sound diffuser and potential noise cancellation technology, allowing operation at various wind speeds and in confined spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If giant towers with long blades are used for wind power generation, then power production capacity is improved, but space requirements and installation location limitations worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places a first turbine inside a hollow member and a second turbine at the second end of the same hollow member, creating a nested configuration where one turbine is contained within the structural envelope of the other turbine's support structure. This allows dual power generation capacity within a compact footprint, directly resolving the contradiction between power production capacity and space requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from horizontal blade expansion to vertical stacking of turbines along a hollow member axis. By utilizing the vertical dimension and the internal volume of the hollow member, the system achieves increased power capacity without expanding the horizontal footprint, thereby resolving the space versus productivity contradiction
2Productivity
If windmills operate at high speeds to maximize power output, then productivity is improved, but noise generation worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the harmful noise component by introducing a diffuser that separates and redirects the airflow and sound waves away from the surrounding environment. The diffuser takes out the noise problem from the power generation process, allowing the turbines to operate at optimal speeds without proportionally increasing noise pollution
Solution Approach 2:
The diffuser acts as an intermediary element between the turbine exhaust and the environment. It mediates the interaction by breaking up harmonics and redirecting flow, thereby reducing noise transmission while maintaining power generation efficiency. This intermediary structure allows high-speed operation without direct noise propagation
3Productivity
If current windmills are designed for maximum efficiency, then power production is improved, but adaptability to different wind speeds worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal system where the hollow member and drive shaft configuration can accommodate multiple turbines of potentially different sizes and types. The system is designed to handle variable wind conditions by having redundant turbine stages that can operate effectively across a broader wind speed range, making the system adaptable to diverse environmental conditions while maintaining overall productivity
4Productivity
If solar power is deployed for large scale production, then energy output is improved, but cost and space requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges wind energy capture with solar energy generation by placing solar devices on the surface of the hollow member. This combination allows dual energy harvesting from the same structural footprint, effectively doubling the energy output per unit area and resolving the contradiction between energy output and space requirements that plagues standalone solar installations
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The generator significantly increases electricity production capacity, operates quietly, and can be installed in diverse environments, providing versatile and efficient energy production for both commercial and residential applications while minimizing noise and space requirements.
Implementation Method 1
a first turbine within said first end of said member; a first device for removing energy from said first turbine; a drive shaft coupled to said first turbine... at least one second turbine within said second end of said member and coupled to said drive shaft
Implementation Method 2
at least one solar device associated with said at least one blade
Implementation Method 3
an accelerator comprising: at least one blade coupled to said drive shaft; at least one solar device associated with said at least one blade
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AI summary
A generator for generating electricity from wind and solar resources consisting of a double bell shaped member containing a first turbine associated with at least one first magnet, a drive shaft coupled to said first turbine, at least one blade coupled to said drive shaft and associated with at least one second magnet; at least one solar device operably coupled to said at least one second magnet; at least one second turbine coupled to said drive shaft and associated with at least one third magnet; a diffuser within said double bell shaped member. A control system for controlling said generator consisting of a controller; a cogged base coupled to said generator and operably coupled to said controller; and a sensor operably coupled to said controller. A generator for generating electricity from wind and solar resources which may be coupled to private residences may comprise a tail fin instead of a cogged base.