Estimation of the mechanical energy output of the kite wind generator
2009; Elsevier BV; Volume: 34; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.renene.2008.11.001
ISSN1879-0682
AutoresIvan Argatov, P. Rautakorpi, Risto Silvennoinen,
Tópico(s)Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies
ResumoThis paper is devoted to analytical modelling of so-called pumping kite generator whose operating principle is to mechanically drive a groundbased electric generator using tethered kites. The refined crosswind motion law is derived in the case of equilibrium motion of the kite. The paper also presents the theory of a gently sloping kiteline. The main purpose of the study was to estimate the mechanical energy output of the pumping kite wind generator. A simple approximate formula for the mean mechanical power generated by the deploying kite is obtained.
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