Comments on: Helix Wind Turbine

By: goose2goose2

goose2goose2 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

These guys have no …
These guys have no real product to sell..
it’s all been bogged down and they never went into
production.

By: medead5

medead5 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

Don’t try and sell …
Don’t try and sell this to “Homes and small businesses” Try and catch federal state, or district eyes! If this turbine can capture wind effectively in the close knit urban environment, it could certainly reduce a cities need for non-clean power, perhaps even rid it all together! (although that could be pushing it.)

By: MrArab2121

MrArab2121 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

very good desgin …
very good desgin …

By: spacecadet2016

spacecadet2016 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

Two questions: (1) …
Two questions: (1) Does is operate below 4 m/s and above 25 m/s? (2) What kind of lab testing did you do to determine the design? It looks fascinating.

By: 2Shye

2Shye — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

I think it would …
I think it would probably work but because the building is creating some resistance to the wind flow probably not as strong as ontop of the building.. and you would also have problems with aesthetics.. i’m not too sure if office people would want to have spinning whirling things right outside of their windows..

By: maddcatone

maddcatone — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

it sounds logical …
it sounds logical alright. Worth looking into of course

By: maddcatone

maddcatone — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

this design is …
this design is ideal for any setting to be precise. Far more efficient than the pivoting pinwheel structures

By: billstrowder

billstrowder — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

This design …
This design responds to 360 degrees of air forces across perpendicular planes and poses minimal hazard to persons, property or nature, which makes it ideal for urban and residential installations.

By: bigbadwolf123

bigbadwolf123 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

I wonder if this …
I wonder if this device (or similar system) could be installed, and still be productive, if it were integrated up the vertical edge of tall buildings in special alcoves. Wind speed at the corners of tall structures (esp’ flat faced oblong shaped skyscrapers) can be several times ambient wind speeds due to deflection.

Just an idea!!!

By: datadatado

datadatado — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:27:22 +0000

the helix looks …
the helix looks good – and how high or big can you build one and at what cost? I have a way that can make it affordable for most – I just need the specks for payback time and power generation. Most people will not be out gluing 55 gallon plastic barrel together to get the same effect.