Wind power generator recovering energy from vehicular traffic - is set in rotation by gusts of wind generated by passage of fast high-sided vehicles

摘要

A horizontal-axis wind turbine is mounted transversely at the edge of the highway where its blades are set in motion by the draught from vehicles (esp. heavy goods vehicles or large omnibuses) passing at speed. The effect may be augmented by installation of several such turbogenerators one behind another, or by provision of a wind guidance channel for more efficient coupling to the rotor blades. USE/ADVANTAGE- On railways or motorways carrying heavy goods traffic, recovery of energy in useful form accompanied by dissipation of combustion engine exhaust fumes.