On the dynamics of the kite carousel

K. N. Luttik, P. S. Anderson, L. Johanning, I. M. Viola

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Abstract

Kite based generators are being developed as the next iteration of renewable energy con-verters. One such design is based on generating power by using kites to induce movement in a vertical axis ground based generator, referred to as a kite carousel. This paper introduces a minimum-order model of such a kite and indicates the key scales and parameters that affect the performance of this kite-based generator. The model is validated using experimentally gained data. A physical model is used to determine the aerodynamic coefficients of a high performance kite. The resulting numerical model shows a potential power delivery of 360 W, with substantial room for improving yield.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Renewable Energies Offshore - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2018
EditorsC. Guedes Soares
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages675-683
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781138585355
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2018 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 8 Oct 201810 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameAdvances in Renewable Energies Offshore - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2018

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2018
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period8/10/1810/10/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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