Aerofoil Panel

The Aerofoil Panel is a device for conversion of the kinetic energy of wind, tidal streams, ocean current and rivers into usable energy forms (patent pending).

The panel is shaped like the cross-section of an aerofoil with components that create low pressure when placed in an air or water stream. The lowering of the pressure occurs primarily due to sideways acceleration of passing air or water masses which results in reaction forces acting away from the surface of the panel.

The lowered air or water pressure is via openings in the panel extended to one or several chambers which have tube couplings. The pressure differentiation between the surface of the panel and the chamber creates a new air or water stream which can be utilised to drive air and water turbines.

Features:

• Good ability to capture and convert energy in different air or water velocities
• Ability to concentrate incoming energy

The panel can be mounted to various types of structures at the ocean, on the ocean floor, in rivers or onshore.

© Ing Arvid Nesheim