Abstract:
A wind system (1) is described for converting energy comprising at least one kite (2) that can be driven from ground immersed in at least one wind current (W) and at least one module (5) adapted to translate on at least one rail (6; 7) placed next to the ground, such module (5) being connected through at least one rope (4) to the kite (2), such kite (2) being adapted to be driven by the module (5) in order to drag the module (5) on the rail (6; 7) and to perform a conversion of wind energy into electric energy through at least one electric energy generating system cooperating with module (5) and rail (6; I) 1 such rope (4) being adapted both to transmit mechanical energy from and to the kite (2) and to control the flight trajectory of the kite (2).
Abstract:
System for converting wind energy is described, comprising at least one kite (1) that can be driven from ground immersed in at least one wind current W and a vertical-axis wind turbine (2), placed at, ground level, such wind turbine (2) being equipped with at least one arm (3) connected through two ropes (4) to the kite (1), such kite (1) being adapted to be driven through the turbine (2) to rotate the arm (3) and convert wind energy into electric energy through at least one generator/motor system (15a, 15b) operating as generator that co-operates with the turbine (2), the ropes (4) being adapted both to transmit mechanical energy from and to the kites (1), and to control the flight trajectory of the kites (1). A process for producing electric energy through such system is further described.
Abstract:
A wind system (1) is described for converting energy comprising at least one kite (2) that can be driven from ground immersed in at least one wind current (W) and at least one module (5) adapted to translate on at least one rail (6; 7) placed next to the ground, such module (5) being connected through at least one rope (4) to the kite (2), in order to drag the module (5) on the rail (6; 7) and to perform a conversion of wind energy into electric energy through at least one electric energy generating system cooperating with module (5) and rail (6; I) 1 such rope (4) being adapted both to transmit mechanical energy from and to the kite (2) and to control the flight trajectory of the kite (2).
Abstract:
A wind system for converting energy is disclosed, comprising: at least one kite (1) that can be driven from ground, immersed in at least one wind current W; a vertical-axis wind turbine (2) placed at ground level, the wind turbine (2) being equipped with at least one arm (3) connected through two ropes (4) to the kite (1), the kite (1) being adapted to be driven through the turbine (2) to rotate the arm (3) and perform the conversion of wind energy into electric energy through at least one generator/motor system (15a, 15b) operating as generator and cooperating with the turbine (2), the ropes (4) being adapted both to transmit mechanical energy from and to the kites (1) and to control a flight trajectory of the kites (1); each one of the arms (3) of the wind turbine (2) is supported through at least one supporting system (5a, 5b).
Abstract:
An anti-kinking transmission and guiding system (1) is described, comprising at least one first and second cable (3a, 3b) running mutually parallel along an axis (X-X) and subtended between a respective winding and unwinding system (5a, 5b) and at least one output guiding and transmission assembly (7) of such cables (3a, 3b), at least one anti-kinking guiding and transmission assembly (9) of such cables (3a, 3b) being interposed between said winding and unwinding system (5a, 5b) and said output guiding and transmission assembly (7). A rotation of said anti- kinking guiding and transmission assembly (9) around the rotation axis (X-X) performs a winding shaped as an helical cylinder of the cables (3a, 3b) along the rotation axis (X-X) without contact or rubbing points between the cables (3a, 3b).
Abstract:
A hybrid coating is described, for reinforced composite polymer materials to be used for structural mechanical applications in which a high geometric stability is required. The composite materials has lightweight and stiffness properties, but are subjected to geometric distortions due to the humidity absorption being present in the atmosphere or following the accidental contact with fluids in the working environment in which the composite itself is used. Purpose of this coating is conferring to a composite material properties that improve its dimensional stability and that therefore prevent alteration of the dimensions of structures made of the affected material. Such coating is obtained by means of a Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD) process. Preferred embodiments of such coating are realised by using, as precursors, organosilane monomers (for example hexamethyldisiloxane or HDMSO) combined with oxygen (O2), and possibly argon (Ar).The coating is composed of two layers. The most internal layer is humidity-proof, and therefore operates as protecting barrier for the composite material on which it is applied. The layer more on the surface has water-repellence characteristics and is composed of the same chemical elements present in the more internal layer but with different percentages and with a different stiochiometry. Among the composite materials on which it is possible to lay this coating, there are, for example, materials reinforced with aramide (ex. Kelvar), carbon (CFRP) or glass (GFRP) fibres. Among the structural applications of said composite materials in which a high geometric stability is required, there is, for example, the field of operating machines.
Abstract:
An aeolian system is described for converting energ comprising at least one power wing profile (30) which can be driven from the ground immersed in at least one aeolian current (W) and a basic platform (1) for controlling the wing profile (30) and generating electric energy placed at ground level and connected through two ropes (2) to the power wing profile (30), such basic platform (1) being adapted to drive the wing profile (30) and to generate electric energy, such two ropes (2) being adapted to transmit forces from and to the wing profile (30) and to be used both for controlling a flight trajectory of the wing profile (30) and for generating energy. A process is further described for producing electric energy through such aeolian system.
Abstract:
A process is described, to be adopted in the field of operating machines as regards their thermal control. Such process is based on the use of a system for storing thermal energy with phase-change materials. Preferred embodiments of such storage system consist, for example, in a panel (8) and a cylinder liner (13), composed of two metal skins (16) that enclose a core with cellular structure containing at least one type of phase-change material. The presence of phase-change materials ensures a high thermal capacity to the system for storing thermal energy. The process consists in applying at least one of the above systems for storing thermal energy as structural thermo- settling element of an operating machine, as thermal interface barrier or as system for increasing the thermal inertia of a component of the operating machine. In such a way, temperature variations (due to heat generated by some components inside the machine, or coming from the outside environment), and the consequent thermal distortions that are the cause of working or measuring errors, are limited. This guarantees the passive thermal control of the operating machine.
Abstract:
System for converting wind energy is described, comprising at least one kite (1) that can be driven from ground immersed in at least one wind current W and a vertical-axis wind turbine (2), placed at, ground level, such wind turbine (2) being equipped with at least one arm (3) connected through two ropes (4) to the kite (1), such kite (1) being adapted to be driven through the turbine (2) to rotate the arm (3) and convert wind energy into electric energy through at least one generator/motor system (15a, 15b) operating as generator that co-operates with the turbine (2), the ropes (4) being adapted both to transmit mechanical energy from and to the kites (1), and to control the flight trajectory of the kites (1). A process for producing electric energy through such system is further described.