Energytower Technology | Technology |
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 Energytower is a new wind energy technology. In essence, Energytower is a controlled reproduction of a tornado inside a cylindrical tower.Air hitting Energytower is led into it and accelerates as the tower's inner radius decreases. Inside the tower, a vertical-axed three-blade rotor starts to rotate. The accelerated air increases pressure and temperature along the inner walls of the tower, generating a relative pressure drop in the middle of the tower – the eye of the tornado. The pressure gap creates a chimney effect in the tower which also adds to the rotation of the rotor. The low pressure in the middle of the whirl enables a fast release of air from the tower whereby new air can be taken in. The vertical orientation of the turbine means that all heavy parts such as mechanical parts, the generator, and other electrical equipment can be placed at ground level. This makes the construction much lighter, and cheaper to manufacture and maintain. The end result is energy production at a competitive cost. |