Wing and turbine configuration for power plant
US10227962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/728
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power plant includes a structure and a vehicle having at least one wing including a first wing part and a second wing part. The vehicle is arranged to be secured to the structure by at least one tether. The vehicle is arranged to move in a predetermined trajectory by a fluid stream passing the wing. The vehicle includes at least one turbine connected to a nacelle having a generator. At least the first wing part is arranged at a first angle relative to a horizontal center line of the wing. The nacelle is arranged to be attached to a surface of the wing facing the direction in which the first wing part is angled.
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