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Title: Preliminary technical and economic evaluation of vortex extraction devices

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5414591· OSTI ID:5414591

Two innovative vortex extraction devices - the Tornado Wind Energy System (TWES) and the Vortex Augmentor Concept (VAC) - are critically evaluated to provide a preliminary assessment of their technical and economic viability as compared to conventional horizontal axis wind energy systems. This assessment was carried out over a wide range of power output levels and augmentation ratios appropriate to each of the concepts.

Research Organization:
JBF Scientific Corp., Arlington, VA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-77CH00178
OSTI ID:
5414591
Report Number(s):
SERI/TR-8003-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English