THE NEW WIND ENERGY

A Fresh Perspective on Energy Extraction by Wind Oscillations Through a Magnetic Pick-up Transducer

© 2011 Doyle BuehlerKanzuru, Inc.doylebuehler@gmail.com

THE CONCEPT

Wind energy is not just about turbines and it is not just about aerodynamic blades. It is also about frequency and vibration. It is time to rethink the standard equation of wind energy and how exactly we extract this energy from the wind. It is time to take a fresh look at the same problem... from a different perspective - to arrive at a completely different solution. A solution that works with the natural rhythms and the natural harmonics and oscillations of wind.

THE CONCEPT

The Electrical Long Linear Inductor (ELLI) Wind Power Generator is a new, green technology that harnesses wind energy in a unique manner. Like the strum on a guitar, the grass blowing, and the flag flying, this technology is able to transduce the vibrational and oscillatory nature of wind into a useable electric current to power any electrical system. Utilizing existing technologies, it is a new passive way in which we can generate power in a completely green, sustainable manner, without the use of traditional rotary aerodynamic wind turbines. Wind oscillates, and causes objects to oscillate in tune with it. The way trees and grass move in the wind, or the way flags flap about is the inherent characteristic of wind. This is a solution that works with the natural rhythms and the harmonics and oscillations of wind. It is a fresh look at an age old problem.

THE NEW WIND POWER TRANSDUCER

This is not another new airfoil or airfoil configuration of the age old wind turbine with the electrical alternator or generator and the massive rotating blades, nor the supposed “new” vertical wind turbines. We are taking the turbine, and literally exploding it… and turning it sideways.

This new wind power generator utilizes existing technology that is merely reconfigured in a novel manner; a simple faraday generator consisting of a magnetic inductor pickup, a thin electrical wire spanning the thin, light weight frame. A flag or “flow enhancer” is attached to the wire to increase the oscillations of the wire caused by the wind.

THE NEW WIND POWER TRANSDUCER

This central, suspended wire acts as the “rotor” of a traditional generator, generating a current through the coiled magnetic pick-up once this wire moves across the magnetic field. The electromagnetic inductor coil is attached to the frame, and is mounted just below the strung “rotor” wire. With a “flow enhancer” or flag, the oscillations of the wind cause the rotor wire to vibrate across the magnetic pickup – cutting the magnetic lines of force of the pickup, generating a current through the system. The current generated can then be channeled into a variety of power output options and energy storage systems.

THE NEW WIND POWER TRANSDUCER

ELLI GENERATOR APPLICATIONS

Refit Existing Structures – ANYWHERE there is a long, linear surface•Mount system vertically on the corners of buildings. Large or small buildings – industrial, commercial, rural, residential, farming•Mount system horizontally across the peak of the roof of any building•Mount system on existing free standing towers, street light posts, ornamental vertical structure•Mount system in Rural areas – wire fences, road signs, sides of highway•Feeds into a standard battery storage system, utilized by all green technologies

ELLI GENERATOR APPLICATIONS

Install the technology close to “home”•Across the rooftop of homes and businesses•Attached to existing infrastructure – flag poles, street light towers, existing power poles•Feeds into standard “green energy” battery charging systems (solar, wind turbines)

PROTOTYPE TEST RESULTS

Initial results from the first 4 foot high prototype devices are quite promising: •Simple, inexpensive, crude construction to test hypothesis of extracting energy from wind oscillations•30-50mV AC average output during initial tests with first prototype device; peaks of 70mV were achieved.•Technology fully scalable for higher outputs•Continuous operation under nominal wind conditions•Feed into existing battery storage banks

SCALABILITY AND VARIABLE CONTROL

Variables for Power Output Refinement:•Maximize inductance of magnetic coil pick-ups•Quantity and placement of the magnetic pick-ups•Maximize harmonics of vibrating rotor wire (length, tension, thickness, size and placement of wind flow oscillating enhancers etc.)

Existing system is fully scalable and able to produce maximum output – limited only by the management of the appropriate variables to produce the exacting and desired output.

ELLI GENERATOR IN OPERATION

Promotional, informational video of basic technology:Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWowOd4NG2Q

This generator also was entered into the GE ‘ECOMAGINATION’ Energy Competition:http://challenge.ecomagination.com/home/A-Fresh-Perspective-on-Energy-Extraction

THE NEW BUSINESS – OF TECHNOLOGY

This new and evolutionary development of wind power technology has an exciting future. The technology is stable but requires continued testing and development to build systems capable of commercial and residential high output systems. Here are the technology development pathways that are required:

•Fully scalable system to produce desired output based on known variables•Full scale power output testing•Variable management•Data logging•Device manufacturing refinements

THE NEW BUSINESS – OF BUSINESS

The business potential of this new advance in wind power technology is immense. It is, in fact, a completely new and refreshing possibility within the worldwide marketplace. It is a new business and market unto itself. We will build and establish a viable business to continue development and sales of this product into mainstream green energy renewable markets. This is what we will accomplish:•Establish funding sources•Develop worldwide marketing and sales plans•Determine net-energy value of devices•Develop and implement manufacturing of devices•Establish engineering criteria•Continued R&D

OVERALL ELLI SYSTEM BENEFITS

This new wind-driven device is evolutionary in scope as it grows from what we see and what we know. It is cost-effective, scalable and extremely practical. Refitting this technology to new and old structures is relatively easy, as it is only based on placement of the vibrating rotor wire spanned across the magnetic pickups, which can be placed on any long planar surface. Many other benefits include:

•Extremely low-cost; no expensive turbines or complex rotary mechanics, which allows this device to be used in a much larger range of markets and price points•Low technology and low mechanical precision required; unskilled operators fully able to assemble and use •Easy to set up and install; can be completed by a basic homeowner•More efficient use of space as compared to large scale wind turbines•Less environmental impact to surrounding areas; installing in smaller residential and commercial areas is easily completed•Aesthetics – not as large and visually distracting as existing windpower turbines•No moving parts•No wind turbine overspeeds; no complex mechanics, linkages, etc.•Light weight and easy to transport•Easy to repair and replace•Easy and quick set-up in campsites, remote areas, disaster zones•Integrates into existing green technology electrical storage systems•Utilize existing infrastructure for main support systems; devices can be mounted on almost any long linear surface (towers, lightposts, building sides, rooftops, etc.)

GET READY TO ENGAGE THIS NEW FORM OF WIND ENERGY….AND GET BLOWN AWAY.

Please contact us for further details:Doyle Buehlerdoylebuehler@gmail.com+1-204-227-5323 +61 413 106 880