Fake Tornadoes as an Energy Source
A Canadian engineer has proposed to use tornadoes to power wind turbines that in turn will create electricity. The concept is similar to a solar tower, which uses solar heat to produce wind power. Efficiency of a solar tower relies on how big it is, the bigger the better. The tornado-based power plant does not need to be extremely tall, thus saving costs.
The tornado itself is self-sustaining once it is put into motion since it relies on heat transfer. Located at the bottom of the tornado generator turbines would be located to harness the power of nature. So far a mockup has been made, but a full scale test has yet to happen.
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June 26th, 2008 at 10:08 am
[...] looked at tornadoes as possible energy sources before, and now Live Science has an article on the Canadian engineer with the swirling energy idea. [...]
June 27th, 2009 at 2:11 am
Engaging story, will definitely visit soon!