What makes Harmony Turbines so revolutionary?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Turbines go round and round.
Therefore all turbines are revolutionary by definition.
Was going to say bearings, but you essentially beat me to it
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they rotate to the right....leftys are not industrial minded..
Be dum dum
That's what they will say in court! 😅
it would be nice to see the data on Size/rpm/watts output to compare to other VAWTs. Thanks
You don't get the data because it's not working.
Big companies only use propellers for their mill's for a reason.
@@CodeBallast Thanks I did see a video about how they were just developing their generator.
Mathematically the MAXIMUM energy in the wind (in kilowatts) for 1 square meter is 0.0006 * wind speed CUBED. So for a blade of 1m^2 and a wind speed of 2m/s (average city wind speed) you have kW = 0.0006 * 2^3 , equalling 0.0048 kilowatts, or 4.8 Watts. These turbines might be 10-20 efficient. So you will need a 100-300 hundred square meters to get enough power to power a home.
@@AORD72 well it will work well during a hurricane, so it's got that going for it.
@@markdee3506 True. But from what I gather it is controlled by electronics. Surprised it is not controlled by simple mechanics, like a governor on a steam engine (I would have thought more robust).
This looks like a wonderful idea and I would love to install one at my place. I just hope they're not ridiculously priced like all the other homeowner sized wind turbines.
While the design looks amazing it has so many moving parts the cost to manufacture will be high which has always been the down fall of the many wind turbine start ups over the years for the small amount of power they produce (even ones far more simply designed that this) they end up 'turning' payback into a decade affair. Its just as likely to need more money spent on repairing it in that time. All that heavy spinning steel needs to be mounted somewhere safe, so thats another significant expense, all this doesn't stop me wanting one so I hope they prove me wrong :)
My thoughts exactly! I call moving parts "points of failure" because that's what they are. The expenses are going to shoot through the roof. If any politician will go for these - follow the money! Corruption seems to be the ONLY way to go.
Just looking at this for one second says it's probably uneconomical. All those gear tooths and loots of metalwork are just for the upper part.
I have designed and overseen the creation of machines and factory lines, and I can assure anyone that this approach is expansive.
A lot of similar parts mean cheap production.
When you choose materials wisely they are no paint of failure for some decades. Also both, the rod to control the opening and the main rod are completely to the bottom, so there is no extended electronics. This is a very clever design.
I hope they will find a way for lightning, these things are quite high.
This competes with OTHER wind turbine designs. These designs have many more moving parts already. Safety is an aspect that can make part numbers (and costs) explode. A huge problem, as you point out.
A design that intrinsically nullifies the most annoying danger for wind turbine failure?
That's very good. >> Better than many other turbine designs in that regard.
On part numbers...
What I could see in the video had less 'unique' parts than many toys. The 'unique' part is important, since that is what stands in the way of mast production. Not the absolute part number. >> Okay
Bad.
What I dislike is the open gears. These things get dirty, damaged, clogged up and that can stop the opening and closing process. The very process that's the main selling point for safety and effectiveness. >> Bad.
Coz they have some funds to “seed” inefficient “reinventions”.
These are definitely a work of art! I am an artist and I'm really excited about the artistic possibilities. I could imagine a wind park that is also an art installation. Turbines of various sizes, painted in various colors and patterns. When they're all in motion, they are absolutely hypnotic!
The laws and regulations around the world need to change to allow for better more sensible technologies like Harmony to be rolled out for decentralized power. By finally making a product which actually makes sense and is affordable for the average homeowner, we have a fighting chance. If you'd like to help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
@@Madscientist233 Is that what is called, a "joke"? ;)
@@HarmonyTurbines
Why can't you see the other thing hiding in the open !?
Savants see something very spicy and you're all absolutely oblivious 😂
Be very critical of those trying to talk down cheap efficiency ! 👍🏻
Look no further than Anthony Howe! ua-cam.com/video/qSR6olfeZS0/v-deo.html
@@HarmonyTurbines affordable? what about maintenance?
Amazing! I love the concept, I’d love to see more research done on this mechanism. I appreciate how your design is both visually appealing and very functional. Incredible work!
Horizontally-oriented wind turbines have variable-pitch blades, which enables them to adjust appropriately to wind velocity. The major issue is mechanical complexity. Those burning turbines are a result of these systems failing. I guess the greater efficiency of horizontal turbines keeps them worthwhile.
the problem is changing direction of wind. in such case this could be useful.
@@jebise1126 Horizontal turbines can change direction, but the wind doesn't change very rapidly in the environments in which they are constructed. Generally: wide open spaces. It is true, though, that they're not terribly good for small scale generation in more cramped locations, like in cities, where the air might be more turbulent.
@@jebise1126 home scale ones have a tail so they change direction according to wind. they produce 3kw in some models
@Kelly Harbeson They can provide a great deal of power. The problem is that their status as "green" energy is dubious, given that the blades can't be recycled, they have a huge concrete foundation and it takes a lot of petroleum-burning equipment to do all the work.
Recently saw a video about a company that recycles nothing but turbine blades & Solar panels.
We can’t wait to see one on Our Property!
Design looks efficient. Just balance it much as possible with lightweight materials and a solid base and your set. Awesome.
Some innovative idea's being used here...... Would love to trial a few of them in our off-grid village community in the South Pacific Chris to help collect data to help you perfect your future production models !
Thank you Paul, we're doing our best every day. If your group would like to invest in our project and help push things forward quicker, they also get the benefit of investors getting first crack at being our initial BETA customers. If you're interested in investing: www.startengine.com/harmony-turbines
Well done guys! a great idea, good luck, I hope it becomes a commercial success.
Christopher , you are already famous in my circle , which includes from Normal to Higher level people from all fields... I showed them your videos and they all loved it... I have told you bro , I'll help you in this Amazingly Brilliant Project for our Mother Earth... And Dont worry about anyone coz when I talk People Including Politicians listen and No One Crosses Me... You Dont know bro What you have Created... I m just waiting the work on my shoulders get over , then I'll personaly contact you... Harmony is Your Baby but Blessing GOD gave me what I was searching for long time... GOD bless you and your family with lots of love and happiness with good health and wealth...
An idea would be to introduce a centrifugal governor like those on steam engines. That way the system can be analog, not digital.
The governor on a stream or diesel engine works by cutting off the steam or fuel supply.
How exactly is your governor going to throttle back the wind?
@@goodbye8995 by furling in ofc
@@kamoteph273 hmm. You're going to need some kind of power assist for that don't you think?
@@goodbye8995 centrifugal force rings a bell?
@@goodbye8995 He means a spring working against the centrifugal force. At high wind speeds the centrifugal force keeps the rotor open, at low wind speeds, the spring overpowers it
I'm impressed! If you would like to test one in summer temps that can reach more than 115 degrees with occasional very high gusty wind speeds (once reached 115 mph!) , you could put a prototype in my Phoenix, AZ back yard. It would be a unique yard decoration and attention getter! I would invest if I could.
This is great! I love seeing innovations and possible industry-changing inventions coming from "outsiders". Rock on!
Great concept. Freaking brilliant to put it in the back of a pickup to create a simple wind tunnel. I hope I get to have one up here in montana someday.
Hi, I am poor and cant afford to invest in your company or even buy one of your generators. However, I very much appreciate anyone who makes the world a better place. As I am one of the people that lives on it.
Thank you for your efforts.
Sorry to be a buzzkill but this is a scam. Your money is better off helping yourself anyway. Many people in the comments who are knowledgeable on the subject of wind turbines (myself included) are pointing out the fundamental problems with this design and the creator only copy-pastes the same bs conspiracy theory. Physics doesn’t care about marketing despite what he says.
I find your design very interesting as I’ve been studying vertical axis wind generators for some time now, even looking at one that would drive a hydraulic drive system to allow maintaining 100% synchronized speed of the generator under all wind conditions. I would like to know more about your company, and maybe invest in your designs.
I saw something very similar in Florida when I was visiting my dad at an expo. I just assumed it was some sort of public art sculpture.
So glad to see how far this have come, & I feel bad not responding back on the conversation we shortly had a while back. Life sometimes gets hectic
Awesome Chris a guy here in Australia did a test with a vertical turbine with great results but yours is next level. Loved it
Love how many people are trying new energy options! This is great!! A guy from Japan, Atsushi Shimizu designed a turbine that will withstand hurricane winds and produce power.
Challenergy claims 30% efficiency, where a conventional horizontal turbine gets 40%. Vertical axis turbines have a severe problem. The reward-facing blades fight the foward blades, greatly reducing efficiency. I seriously doubt their 30% claim. I used to be president of a wind turbine company, so I know all the calculations. Unless you have some moveable components, you are simply not going to get that much efficiency out of a vertical axis turbine. Once you add complexity, you add cost and reduce reliability. You might as well go to horizontal axis and gain much higher power. Farms have been using horizontal axis for many decades to pump water. They are simple, reliable, and survive the storms you find on the plains.
What about drag so common with vertical turbines, which traditionally gives them such low efficiency? Or has this design compensated for that?
Hi Lothar, It's finally coming to light that this has been a disinformation campaign for decades starting back in the 1950's or around there. Look at this ua-cam.com/video/pbtR6VG-gLw/v-deo.html If you'd like help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
Power is mainly determined by wind speed. For 1 square meter the MAXIMUM energy from the wind is kW = 0.0006 * wind speed CUBED. So for 1m^2 and average city wind speed of 2m/s you get 4.8 watts. Small city wind turbines will always be useless.
@@Madscientist233 It's finally coming to light that there has been a large disinformation campaign for decades against VAWT's and in general Savonius turbines, starting back in the 1950's or around there. Savonius Turbines are actually > 30% efficient without any helix twist or ribbed sections. A proper helix twist greatly reduces stress over the entire unit and smooths out operation as well. The main noted drawback noted was high wind vulnerabilities which our patented design now solves. Look at this ua-cam.com/video/pbtR6VG-gLw/v-deo.html
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@@HarmonyTurbines just copy pasting the same bullshit about misinformation everytime anyone criticizes your developmental product makes you look really sketchy bro.
I am a Researcher. I highly appriciate your contribution towards inovative ideas.
Excellent!
The wind turbine that can evade the wind! 🤣 I understand... it's just an ironic statement. ✌️ Great work!
It doesn't need to evade completely, only to the extent required to reduce RPMs back to a safe range. The key here is still producing full power right through the high wind event. Please sign up with our Newsletter to receive the latest updates from Harmony Turbines: groups.google.com/g/harmonyturbines
Testing on the moving car is actually a great idea!
Nice looking and clever furling idea BUT...it's still only a Savonius vertical axis turbine. Not much torque, lots of inherent drag and all manner of mechanical fatigue stress issues. You can't re-invent the laws of physics, the power output of a wind turbine is directly linked to the volume of air that it can process and the velocity of that air coupled with the conversion efficiency of the rotor. What do your power curves look like? What is the swept area of your rotor?
Simon, It's finally coming to light that this has been a disinformation campaign for decades against VAWT's and in general Savonius turbines, starting back in the 1950's or around there. Savonius Turbines are actually > 30% efficient without any helix twist or ribbed sections. A proper helix twist greatly reduces stress over the entire unit and smooths out operation as well. The main noted drawback noted was high wind vulnerabilities which our patented design now solves. Look at this ua-cam.com/video/pbtR6VG-gLw/v-deo.html
If you'd like to help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
Finally, this is great! I hope it's reaction time in extreme weather is 'up to speed'
I enjoyed this video and your concept very much. Thank you for sharing. Question : Do you have any plans in the far future to design a turbine for waterways using your open / close system.??
No plans at this time for a waterways system Maurice. But many people over the years have asked me about it. Yes it would work in water just fine though water does not often flow faster when you have flooding, just more volume so there's not much need for the furling capability in water applications.
I suggest you propose this design for boats as well. When the turbine contracts, it can become a Magnus Effect cylindrical rotor. This only occurs when the wind is perpendicular or slightly diagonal from behind. At any other angle it would be open, not for propelling the boat, but for other needs on board.
Thanks we have been engaged with both Yacht and Catamaran manufacturers for about 2 years now looking at this. Once we're further along we will be working on units to do exactly this. We have even had Cruise lines contacting us so Magnus effect and Fletner rotors are definitely on our TO-DO list. :)
Can the design cope with sudden onset of gusts of wind? Perhaps it could also benefit from being self-governing, that is closing up as wind speed rises even when the control fails to crank the motor.
I would expect that it can't. Gusts will pull the flimsy bones wide open, with how many moving parts it requires to function.
My personal guess is that compliant materials will be the solution these problems are looking for. Not sure how, though.
just as kinetic sculptures, this turbines are BEAUTIFUL
Saw this earlier from a youtube ad. Good concept. I hope you find good financial investors.
Thanks Chris If you'd like help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
Could you add a concave cover on the wind catching side? I love the design but here in Maine that scoop is going to fill with ice and snow...and that's the time of year I'm going to need it most in a hybrid system. Perhaps a heating element?
Could probably just remove some of the lip on the bottom to maybe 10% of what it is and still keep some of the original rigidity. It could still flare at the base where the gear teeth are.
Super information, I am wishing you to success in this project.
Thank you very much
Having a bachelors in electrical engineering it doesn't seem that this produces enough power to power a small house let alone something industrial. There's too much of moving parts where energy is lost. That's what makes the 3-bladed wind turbines way more effective - low amount of moving parts.
I don’t much about this but I looked incredibly inefficient and a lot of places for loss to build up
what moving parts are you referring to?
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02:13 On just 1 of these layers there is 8 points of contact where friction is created. That is the middle gear that touches those 2 half-gears on wings, and then you have poles that are in the center of those wings. Mind this construction is intended to not be fixed because the wind needs to open and close those wings automatically.
(03:12 may be a better visual for this)
03:29 Because this is 4 layers it becomes 32 points of contact where friction is created.
Then the whole construction needs to be held vertically by at least 2 points (1 on the top and 1 on the bottom)
so as a whole there is at minimum 34 points where friction is created and that could drastically add up to major energy losses.
Also the shape of the turbine is inefficient so you already have losses there.
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this is just a poor implementation of a decade old DIY design, just yet another "genius" who want to make money by selling vaporware debunked for ages
@@PurpleDuneEfa the gears on the wings only move when the wings are folding or unfolding. the wind does change a lot, so that could be often. it would need a motor to turn those gears, which is extra load on its generation. this type of wind turbine is known for having very low efficiency, as it fights against itself as you described. I can see dirt getting pressed into those gears and jamming up the whole thing. the wind tends to pick up and carry dirt, and there's a lot of the stuff out there in nature.
Very interesting , I am from Puerto Rico where the weather is constantly changing and huracanes are a constant weather challenge. There is a critical energy situation in the Island and I think this type of Turbine could be tested there.
Vertical wind turbines typically don’t work well, what is the power output?
The yin yang shape is very pleasing also!
This a great invention, as industrial engineer to be am proud of your work. Working with wind turbines companies to produce green energy is always my dream
Interesting, we need to see the cost though as it's competing with solar, less complicated wind turbines and the grid which you can already buy renewable energy from for a low price.
Our goal is to sell them for 2500 USD shipped globally. We estimate about a 7 year ROI if you have good strong winds in your area and $0.15 or greater cost per KwH electric. We have 120 videos so maybe you should watch a few more. :) Please sign up with our Newsletter to receive the latest updates from Harmony Turbines: groups.google.com/g/harmonyturbines
I'd buy. few of those 400W ones for my home, useful and kinda look cool :D
Put a series of VAWTs on top of existing Electric Power Transmission Line towers, so that most of the height above ground is built, and electrical connection is mostly built, and right-of-way maintenance is already planned for and budgeted. It could also be done bit by bit instead of having to be mostly complete before being useful. At least, when building any new or replacement towers, take into consideration building them so that VAWTs can be added later.
This is so cool!! A few questions. Have you thought about using composites for the air scoop to keep weight down and strength up? Also, is the unfurling mechanism electrical? If so are you using a slip ring to deliver power? And lastly can I have a copy of the stl files of your original models I kinda want to test out making a 5v device charger that can be carried around, or used in camping.
Watch the video close enough, warm up your CAD Skills & Start your design, and you'll probably be OK!
Impressive qnd congratulations. This solved the con of qn open Sacres Geometric design.
Thank you!!!!
This is very exciting! Thanks for this update!
Reduce the torque the shaft has to deal with by having two sections of buckets spinning in opposite directions. Will reduce the amount of concrete needed in the base.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Assuming the wind is coming from the west, the pole will be pushed the opposite way, regardless of the direction of rotation of the bucket sections.
@@londonnight937 Torque.
Wow love it! Someday will get in touch with you. Wishing you all the best from Sri Lanka.
Would be interested in one for our Off-Grid Homestead.
I have always loved the Savonius design. Very cool spin you have put on them.
For due diligence, should share the patent number to verify there's no history of patent challenge, etc. But congrats on your growth/success.
I love the idea of a self-defense mechanism against extreme winds, best of luck
That's a beautiful design! It looks like a life form.
Thank you Old Man. I believe it could be the new global standard in small scale wind power generation. We just have to get through the rest of our development and move into low volume production. If you'd like to help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
@@HarmonyTurbines I think that the aesthetic appeal of your product should not be forgotten in your efforts to promote.
When you were having videos shot for promotional purposes, I think it would help a lot if you had an artist involved in the presentation.
I am not suggesting that it should be me, frankly I'm not qualified. I'm just sharing my perspective because your product is inspiring.
@@theobserver9131 Thank you... I have spoken about this in many of my videos. Perhaps having different color options or allowing people to have custom silk-screen prints on their turbines. It would be more expensive but very cool. Flames licking upwards, for example. But yes the Aesthetics are one of Harmony's biggest selling points and that includes their being SILENT in operation which is also hugely pleasing to onlookers. We just need to get past our R&D phase and move into production. But that takes time and money so we're doing our best with what we have now. If you'd like to help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
Hi Kiaora from new Zealand amazing to see more effective turbines and economic development under opportunity for all residents across the country.There large standard propeller blades power production attached to your homes and commercial viability.a couple of millionAires nearby bought second hand 90feet high he bought from Europe second hand for 3mil now that's crazy you could support your self for a life time for that?Kool to you both engineering people once he stood up the turbine was told not to connect to the grid ?
Nice design. . I hope you guys can make it more safer by putting vent flaps to close and open it everytime the blades opens and closes. During windy seasons, tha blades will close and vent flaps will open to neutralize the pressure between outside and inside the closed blades. . Correct my english.
I love inventors like this
WOW!! This is freaking amazing-- it's a Continuously Variable Transmission for the wind!!!!!!!
I'm sure your engineers have probably already thought of this or are thinking of this --or perhaps it doesn't matter-- but I would form into the exterior part of the mold of the "scoops" a design which when fully closed forms a spiral that runs down the entire unit to aid with buffeting in high wind applications. The same as they put on some tall skinny smoke stacks or vehicle radio antennas to prevent whipping in the wind. Just a thought, but wow I am loving this!
I thought that vertical turbines, while they always look cool, have been pretty soundly debunked as having terrible efficiency, particularly compared to blade turbines.
It's all because power is proportional to the active cross sectional area presented to the wind.
It's finally coming to light that there has been a large disinformation campaign for decades against VAWT's and in general Savonius turbines, starting back in the 1950's or around there. Savonius Turbines are actually > 30% efficient without any helix twist or ribbed sections. A proper helix twist greatly reduces stress over the entire unit and smooths out operation as well. The main noted drawback noted was high wind vulnerabilities which our patented design now solves. Look at this ua-cam.com/video/pbtR6VG-gLw/v-deo.html
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@@HarmonyTurbines But... physics?
Looking at that prototype only 25-30% of cross-section is even capable of catching the wind, and a lot of the other side are actively opposing it. Now, maybe there are rotational components I'm not considering... does the pictured prototype ACTUALLY generate 400w of power? Under what wind conditions? If so that's hard to argue with.
@@HarmonyTurbines ok so now you claim that 50years of scientific literature is "disinformation campaign" ? And that for promoting a win turbine design that is not even your's ? Patented you say ? BS ! I call you patented liar.
If you want to call out on scientific result it's simple set up an impartial protocole and put your numbers on the table.
Standard 3 blade turbines have controlable pitch for their blades so they can stop rotation force from the wind..
I'm not interested in video footage of work in progress or fluff about saving the planet for a better future for the kids, I want to see HARD DATA, ideally in the form of a graph of Power Generated VS Windspeed. This is the bottom line. Thanks.
That will be coming as our 3 universities (Bucknell, PSU & Northumbria) begin their research projects on Harmony and our technology. Performance data and lots of other great stats will be fully published then.
@@HarmonyTurbines So in all the years you've been developing, you've never taken any basic power measurements and correlated them against wind speed? Not even a Prony brake style set up to measure raw mechanical power from the turbine shaft? If not, how did you become convinced you had a worthwhile product on your hands...? 🤔
@@saiello2061 the pony brakes that we looked at trying are thousands of dollars and need stationary mounting. This means we have to have wind come to us which is unlikely in our area with such bad winds here. To mount a setup on a moving trailer or platform is also very complex and dangerous as we found. If you have links to a simple inexpensive pony break, I'm all ears. We also tried 2x different off-the-shelf generators and both were terrible for our low RPM’S. So what sounds like a simple thing is really very complex. It's why we're now developing our patented generator. It's our best option for moving forward and getting all the data we want.
@@HarmonyTurbines Sounds like excuses to me now. You can make a Prony brake for next to nothing using some form of spring balance, a handheld tachometer and a few other bits and bobs. Lots of info online. As for a generator, there are so many options out there to get some sort of voltage/current reading it's hardly worth mentioning. With the size turbine you're experimenting with, I doubt you'll even be getting 100W shaft power out of it in a stiff breeze....
@@saiello2061 you be as angry and pissed off as you want. Scream at the top of your lungs and run around like a little girl. It doesn't matter what you're saying "should" be easy or quick to do ...it's not. We've had PSU and Bucknell both look at this issue with us and it's more complex than it appears at first glance. The way other turbine companies get their power ratings is NOT with a pony brake. It's with a properly sized generator matched (tuned) to the RPM's that they need to run in a wind tunnel at the rated windspeed. Then most of those ratings are thrown OUT the window because Underwiring Laboratories demands open air equivalent testing which negates wind tunnel testing and wall effect from compression. But who am I to tell you ...you seem like an expert and probably know all of this. For now the best I can give you is a "sorry you're going to have to wait" the data is coming as quickly as we can get it. No amount of insults from you or anyone will make them come quicker. By the way with the CRAPPY generator and charge controller we had we got up over 300w in our testing last year so your 100w prediction is off by a factor of 3x.
I am looking to go off grid in the next 5 yrs. This is a product I would like to get behind as a user and a supporter. These turbines would be perfect for the are I am looking to live in. I will reach out for more info. Thank you
A savonius rotor made from an oil drum will typically produce a bout 180 Watts at a wind speed of 10m/sec (Wikipedia). So your design is barely different so it won't produce much electricity: something you conveniently didn't mention. If you've spent 3 years so far then you haven't got very far. Sorry but you are backing the wrong horse with this project.
Persons living in mud huts do not have extravagant requirements for electricity.
My understanding is that your comparison Sir, is not suitable to make solid point. The new type of blades are far more sofisticated than the Mother Earth type possibly could have been. Fair enough though, it was your opinion and not based on facts.
This is incredibly intriguing. I would enjoy not just being and investor for a company like this but having a hands on contribution roll. I've been following Nikola Tesla's work since I can remember and mechanical advantage devices have always intrigued me. A device like this would not need any high end computers or large systems susceptible to friction loss. The center column could utilize a mechanical speed limiter ensuring that if the speed becomes unsafe torque would be applied to the column which would close the fins and lower the rpm. Springs could be used to store potential energy allowing the fins to be opened when rpm is lowered. While this technology is interesting I'm vastly more curious about different ways you can harness motion and convert it into electricity. Piezoelectrics and solar are examples but require further testing to identify efficiency and application. Reach out if you ever want another mind fascinated by technology.
Great development. Very briefly saw transparant blades. That would help to reduce complaints from people and create a high tech look.
Non-transparent blades allow birds to see and avoid the turbine more easily though.
Inherently inefficient, especially near the ground. Some aerogenerators break down, so do all machines.
Briliant and elegant too. Expand the idea to store energy using the concept of pumped storage or gravity storage. Will consider investment if u think of india. Will visit website.
Hi Shankar, yes we will certainly be working with India however we can. They have a great need for distributed power generation. If you'd like help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
Super Impressive Idea . I have always thought that vertical wind turbines were the way 2 go 4 those who ❤ solar & wind . Xcellent
This is a great idea it also be nice if you could make a smaller version for campers and out doormen
That is remarkable 🙋🏼♀️ I hope it catches on quickly.
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To power a home in an average city (wind speed about 2m/s) you are going to need about 120m^2 of surface area to be covered with these turbines (that should give about 500 watts) (more like 360m^2 at 30% efficiency ). The problem in cities is the low wind speed. Big turbines are built in high wind areas and are tall to access the stronger wind. The formula for the maximum wind energy from 1 square meter is: kW = 0.0006 * *wind speed CUBED* So for wind at 2m/s, and turbine area of 1m^2 you have 0.0006 * 2^3 = 0.0048 kW (4.8 watts). But efficiency will probably be about 10-20% for that design. Turbines always face the mathematical physics of *wind speed CUBED* you solve that by finding high wind speeds (tall turbines mounted on ranges, or where there is clear air out at sea).
Sabert00th if you have 2m/s winds at your home you would be denied approval for a Harmony Turbine. Sorry to break it to you. Coastal and boating customers will be our first target market. Extremely good winds with high incidents of storms and severe wind events. Perfect for our products.
@@HarmonyTurbines sure, but for the majority of the population these will not be effective.
@@HarmonyTurbines "denied approval for a Harmony Turbine", you are that important?
This is awesome guys! please keep up this great work, engineering our way to energy independence. when yall get residential going well I want some
Greater energy autonomy means cleaner air and safety from combustion. Green tech is creative and inspiring. It's the way to invest.
Thanks Christopher can't wait to get several on my house in Oklahoma I can't get any right now because the storm winds destroy every one I put up
Would love to see these go to Market as a smaller version for a Caravan / RV, we live in Western Australia and have good wind most of the year when you travel around.
Ross we're working on it as quickly as possible. Boat & RV versions are at the top of our list! Please sign up with our Newsletter to receive the latest updates from Harmony Turbines: groups.google.com/g/harmonyturbines
Use solar.
@@Stefan_Dahn I have Solar but as you know Solar does not work at night, this is just additional power.
Outstanding!
Does the air speed automatically close it or done using a software monitoring speed?
Arduino controls monitoring the RPMs, later perhaps PIC Chip controlling a servo motor driving the furling mechanism. If you'd like to help support our efforts through an investment you can go to WeFunder.com/harmony.turbines and if you're not able to invest we would ask that you at least help us to spread the URL to let others know what we're doing here to help make the world a better place.
The quality of the video/presentation is so much higher level than the concept itself. What applications does the power generated make sense for?
Joseph this is a prototype of a small scale residential turbine that we're hoping to sell for around $2500 when they're ready for production. If you have good winds in your area and standard $0.15 per KwH or higher energy rates then the payback should be around 7 years in savings to your electric bill. It's just a small turbine but larger models will be coming out later as we get more funding. This would be for coastal areas or boating purposes. We will later be working on cold climate models as well with snow and ice countermeasures built into them. Please sign up with our Newsletter to receive the latest updates from Harmony Turbines: groups.google.com/g/harmonyturbines
@@HarmonyTurbines I am incredibly skeptical of the economics of this. If this makes cost competitive sense I feel like you would include way more numbers and comparisons to contextualize. It is a feel good project with niche applications (until you show some proof otherwise).
Cool turbine design! Has a kinetic sculpture feeling to it as well.
Just to say that this is really a big idea...however, if the new battery specs to store power improve in a few years, it is better a PV panel without moving parts. However, could be a good device for areas with winds and cloudy skies most of the year. Note that a safety grid around the device -to prevent injuries - will be needed...or to be placed higher than a human could reach with the hands.
I am a patented inventor looking to retire in PR to demonstrate a storm-proof farming system. This is exactly the kind of thing we need! Thank you!
Would love to have a few of these around the property, being in hurricane country the design seems appealing, also will love to follow this design as it gets further into the micro realm and it's potential pairing with other advancements in storage, amplification, etc.
if i were you i would just get a regular ol horizontal axis wind turbine that is rated to withstand the hurricane. virtical axis wind turbine is inferior due to lower efficiency and needing more structure to support them.
Love how the picture of a horizontal axis turbine failing "in strong winds" clearly isn't facing any wind at all, as the smoke is rising straight up
Fantastic effort! I hope I catches … on high winds we lift our lives!
Wow! The essence of Ying and Yang.
if only got the money tto invest. I see great future for this product and Goodluck
Take the old Savonius design of cutting a oil barrel in half, aero dynamically shaping the two halves, combining the parts to catch as much wind as possible, and then selling it at a high enough cost to make a nice profit was revolutionary and innovative in the 1920's before the REA (Rural Electric Association of 1937) existed. What has changed is the materials available today, and newer battery technology. This design is most efficient at slower wind speeds. The trick is to catch the most amount of wind energy by maximizing the area facing the wind to reach optimum efficiency. I'm just acting jealous because I'm too lazy to do all the work needed. The most successful wind generator before wires connected everyone together on a national level was the Jacobs Wind Turbine. Remote sites on mountain tops to run weather stations is a hybrid system of wind and solar generators with a small battery( keeping the blades, panel, and battery from icing up and freezing is the trick.)
You guys understand bearings. Maybe you should think about the solarometer as a direct source of reciprocating power.
The piece of artwork part is important because some people aren’t allowed to have turbines where they live. My HOA, for instance, won’t allow them. But I feel like I could absolutely install one of these in my backward without them calling it into question.
I would consider 1 mill investment if i had it, I like it a lot, we need something different to regular wind turbine,, i love the concept.
Will this make it over to sailing yachts? Will a small size be comparable to the wind generators on boats now?
Joe, yes that's one of our early target markets where we hope to have many happy customers once we're in full production!
Please let me know when available. Love seeing a more residential options..
Unfortunately, most people prefer their wind turbines to be efficient, and at the end of the day, this is still a Savonius rotor with all of the power extraction limitations (per unit of swept volume) which that entails. Niche solution for niche applications.
This would be incredible in off shore wind turbine application.
Which would cut down on service cost by simple having the generator (centre of mass) at water lever or below, plus the auto close function when storms occur.
I imagine a towed floating rig which would be then be daisy chained and shackled to the shallow-ish ocean floor. Guys you need to contact some bigwigs with a floating 'working' prototype.
Yes! How about the installation of Harmony on the medium of highways, subways, trains, skyscrapers and airports.
Awesome Tech.
Thank you for Sharing
Now that is a terrific idea !
If you guys are thinking about residential too, you should incorporate some solar panels as well on the turbine. There are plently of examples in youtube of similar products.
This is interesting. I'd like one on my property. Gets very windy where I am.
So rad. Looks like something out of Star Wars.
I'm really intrigued. First thought: That's a whole lot of moving joints. How much maintenance are we talking about? Am I greasing 30 joints every month? Changing clutches? Thanks.