Vortex engine

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The concept of a Vortex Engine, proposed by Louis Michaud, aims to replace the physical Tower in the Solar updraft tower with a vortex of air. The interior of the vortex contains lower pressure air, much as the air inside a physical Solar Tower would be at lower pressure. This could provide a more economical means of building a Solar Tower, if it proves workable.

However it is not absolutely clear that this could be made workable (for instance, wind might disrupt the vortex).[1][2]

Michaud has built a prototype in Utah with colleague Tom Fletcher.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Michaud LM (1999). "Vortex process for capturing mechanical energy during upward heat-convection in the atmosphere" (PDF). Applied Energy 62 (4): 241-251. DOI:10.1016/S0306-2619(99)00013-6. 
  2. ^ Michaud LM (2005) "Atmospheric Vortex Engine"PDF (178 KiB)
  3. ^ http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1501021.htm

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