Modified Savonius rotor

Details Modified Savonius rotor Modified Savonius rotor

2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Look, Edward K. (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

With means for controlling casing or flow guiding means in...

Natural fluid current force responsive

C415S004400, C415S907000, C416S001000, C416S19700C, C416S243000

Reexamination Certificate

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07008171

ABSTRACT:
A novel modification of a Savonius rotor used as a wind turbine provides an exhaust channel in each vane. The vane of the modified Savonius rotor is formed into an “S” shape. The air that enters a given end of the vane exits that end through the new exhaust channel into the freestream. A plurality of modified Savonius rotors are stacked one on top of the other for self-starting and greater power output. The outer surfaces of the entire assembly may be coated with photo voltaic cell material for additional energy production. In one embodiment of the invention, a cone shaped solar collector is placed on top of the entire modified Savonius rotor assembly.

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Website page from www.pandragon.com/windmachine, p. 1 of 1, “Modified Savonius Rotor”, dated Nov. 13, 2003.

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