Is this the worlds first Tensegrity Wind Turbine??
This model combines the membrane Tetrahedron in my last post with the Skylon mast, also described earlier. The big question is “does it work?”
Obviously a model of this nature demands a lot more analysis before it even becomes a viable working design. The mast for example would probably not be sufficient in its current form to be an effective support for the mechanisms required to generate power and I don't have the necessary tools to do a proper design analysis.
However as a simple structure to be moved by the wind the combination I believe would work rather well. I am convinced that there is potential for membrane construction techniques for tensegrity structures and is something I intend to explore further.
Consider for a moment the nature of the membranes in this example. As it turns out they exhibit double curvature properties which is an ideal surface for acting in multi directional airflow situations.
This surface modulation could be enhanced even more by redefining the geometry of the tetrahedron.
hught2008@gmail.com
This model combines the membrane Tetrahedron in my last post with the Skylon mast, also described earlier. The big question is “does it work?”
Obviously a model of this nature demands a lot more analysis before it even becomes a viable working design. The mast for example would probably not be sufficient in its current form to be an effective support for the mechanisms required to generate power and I don't have the necessary tools to do a proper design analysis.
However as a simple structure to be moved by the wind the combination I believe would work rather well. I am convinced that there is potential for membrane construction techniques for tensegrity structures and is something I intend to explore further.
Consider for a moment the nature of the membranes in this example. As it turns out they exhibit double curvature properties which is an ideal surface for acting in multi directional airflow situations.
This surface modulation could be enhanced even more by redefining the geometry of the tetrahedron.
hught2008@gmail.com
1 comment:
I think it's a great design .but I think your heading in the right direction but your materials should be either carbon and graphene materials for strength ? And your design should be made so it can withstand high RPMs in rotation and also include wind...catcher design as well with good wind airflow as well as lift to lighten the design in higher RPMs of rotation !?.
John D Angel ...... Madison,Alabama
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