Technical Name Innovative horizontal axis turbine with adaptable pitch mechanism
Project Operator National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Project Host 楊敏雄
Summary
The innovative horizontal axis turbine is consisted of three circular blades arrayed on the hub. In order to efficiently capture fluid energy, the blade chord length of upstream-end is designed wider than that downstream-end. The blade base is combined with spring mechanism, which enable to adjust the blade pitch when flow velocity varies.
There are three steps when fluid passed turbine blade. First, the turbine will absorb fluid kinetic energy. Then, the turbine will convert fluid kinetic energy to mechanical energy. Finally, the generator will transform mechanical energy to electric power. In order to obtain the optimal rotate speed of turbine, the blade pitch can be adapted with various flow speed.
Scientific Breakthrough
The innovative horizontal axis turbine can  automatically adjust the blade pitch along with different flow speed.
Therefore turbine can maintain the best generation of electric power.
Industrial Applicability
Can apply to Ocean Current Power Generation  and Wind Power Generation.
Keyword ocean energy Kuroshio Ocean Current Energy horizontal axis turbine variable pitch chord length wind power generation ocean current energy generation lift type drag type
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