Patent ID: 6808366
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: F03D,F05B,Y02E,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of producing power from a free stream fluid flow comprising the steps:a) providing a means to redirect a fluid flow, b) providing a main means for reactive energy capture, c) providing a means for rotational energy conversion, d) providing a support means, e) providing means for antifriction rotation, f) providing a flow direction sensing means, g) providing a rotational position adjusting means, h) adjusting the rotational timing of a plurality of said main means for reactive energy capture such that rotational power delivery is consistent and without fluctuation, i) mounting the rotationally timed plurality of said main means for reactive energy capture onto said support means using said means for antifriction rotation such that rotation may occur with minimal friction, j) coupling said rotational position adjusting means to said means to redirect a fluid flow such that said means to redirect a fluid flow directs fluid flow to maximize rotational energy capture of each main means for reactive energy capture according to flow direction information provided by said flow direction sensing means, k) providing secondary reactive means to increase the reactive effort the fluid flow exerts on said main reactive energy capture means, as the fluid initially contacts the said reactive energy capture means, l) providing a means of placing weight in the void area formed between the secondary and main reactive means; whereby vibration and rotational speed variations are minimized. m) attaching said means for rotational energy conversion to the plurality of timed reactive energy capture means such that useful work may be accomplished.