Rachel Leuthold talking about estimating the induction factor (less power when extracting more energy from the wind) using th lifting line model, using awebox.
Super interesting, potentially super useful. Mac Gaunaa also holding a talk on the subject
Rachel is involved in the awebox simulation software, lets hope this could be implemented some time soon
Im trying to get my head around Austin Monell’s twin kite concept. Its a bit like KPS’ system but acting within the cycle. One kite is helping the other fight gravity. I think there is some interesting insight here. Interesting. Surprised in a positive way about this one.
Zakeye Azaki presenting a drone with a magnus effect wing. Really interesting stuff. Magnus effect seems to be making a comeback to AWE this time with efforts from gipsa lab and Wind Fisher
The bridle helps «slingshot» launching of the kite. The geometry is adjustable by an onboard winch. Presented by Gabriel M. Fernandes of the UPWIND project
@Rodread sharing lessons learned. Thanks for candid sharing, this will be valuable for the community.
Key takeaways: Peter Lynns lifter in the small size performed better than larger sizes, blade weight, safety when handling lines at scale and on deciding when to stop.
Per Lindholdt from Diinef presenting a generator to electricity based on digitised hydraulics that does power smoothing. Many fewer and cheaper components. Is it worth introducing hydraulics? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Kitepower sharing videos from flight testing at their new site in Ireland. Claiming to be flying 50% of days which sounds strong.
KiteKRAFT reporting >100 dockings and undockings. System seems to be relatively complete
More from Kitemill’s Thomas Hårklau. AWE should target MW constrained market due to higher capacity factor
More pause than stop
I was just reading the book today. The CPECC/CEDC parachute based power plant claims to achieve a nominal power of 2.4 MW. I have a feeling these deserve a more prominent place in the AWE community consciense. Anyone attend their talk who can elaborate?
I have a vague memory of complimenting them on the scale of their plant equipment and asking what the actual power output was
And getting a generic vague answer back
Still and all
It actually looks like it does function
Which is impressive
Dumping 2.4 MW to anywhere seems like a challenge of its own, given that power is not constant.
