Title :
Optimising electrode design and positioning for EHDA produced particles in a EWICON
Author :
Djairam, D. ; Morshuis, P.H.F. ; Smit, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Delft Univ. of Technol., Delft
Abstract :
In this paper, the optimisation of the electrode system of an electrostatic wind energy converter (EWICON) is discussed. In order to expand the applicability of the EWICON to open environment surroundings like at sea or on top of buildings, the electrospraying of water has been realised using an adapted experimental nozzle/electrode configuration. It was possible to successfully convert wind energy to electrical energy in the existing EWICON system. Simulations and experiments have been carried out to determine the optimal electrode positioning.
Keywords :
electrodes; electrohydrodynamics; wind power; EHDA produced particles; adapted experimental nozzle-electrode configuration; electrode design; electrohydrodynamic atomisation; electrospraying; electrostatic wind energy converter; open environment surroundings; Design optimization; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrodes; Electrohydrodynamics; Electrostatics; Ethanol; Needles; Spraying; Surface tension; Wind energy;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 2007. CEIDP 2007. Annual Report - Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1482-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1482-6
DOI :
10.1109/CEIDP.2007.4451609
