Diffuser for augmenting a wind turbine

Patent · 31 December 1983

OSTI ID:865249

Foreman, Kenneth M ^[1]; Gilbert, Barry L ^[2]

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1. North Bellmore, NY
2. Westbury, NY

A diffuser for augmenting a wind turbine having means for energizing the boundary layer at several locations along the diffuser walls is improved by the addition of a short collar extending radially outward from the outlet of the diffuser.

• Research Organization: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4482290
• OSTI ID: 865249
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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