Wind turbine

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1985-03-29

1987-03-24

Powell, Jr., Everette A.

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

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

Natural fluid current force responsive

416 41, F03D 706

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046522069

ABSTRACT:
A vertical axis wind turbine includes a pair of wind deflectors for directing the wind current into the rotor assembly. The wind deflectors are connected to the wind turbine so that their positions are automatically adjusted as a function of wind velocity as well as wind direction to maximize efficiency. The wind deflectors automatically move to a position downwind of the rotor assembly during periods of unusually high wind velocity and actuate a rotational governor which increases the angular inertia of the turbine to limit the speed of the turbine shaft during such high wind conditions.

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