Stephen C Andersen

US Patent:

6940185, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Apr 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/410847

Inventors:

Stephen M. Andersen - Elkton MD, US
Kenneth L. Laubsch - Bridgeton NJ, US
Steven R. Kopf - Landenburg PA, US
Peter Jamieson - Glasgow, GB

Assignee:

Advantek LLC - Boothwyn PA

International Classification:

F03D009/00
F03D007/00
F03D003/00
H02P009/04

US Classification:

290 44, 290 55, 415907

Abstract:

An advanced aerodynamic control system for a wind turbine including a drive shaft and blade. The control system includes an air control system coupled to a duct that extends from a first end toward a second end of the blade. A slot extends along a portion of a surface of the blade and is in communication with the duct. An instrument measures operating data of the wind turbine. A controller collects the operating data and compares the operating data to predetermined operating norms. The controller actuates the air control system to urge pressurized air into the duct and out of the slot at a specific air flow rate based upon the comparison between the operating data and predetermined operating norms. Control of the flow rate aids in capture of power from the wind flowing through a swept area of the wind turbine.

US Patent:

20060157036, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jan 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/331607

Inventors:

Stephen Andersen - Elkton MD, US

International Classification:

F02B 33/00

US Classification:

123563000, 123559100

Abstract:

A positive displacement supercharger apparatus and its method of formation are provided for use in an inline cylinder engine. The positive displacement supercharger is structurally supported by a non-OEM intake manifold. The non-OEM intake manifold provides efficient structural support, direct and efficient air flow path, and implementation flexibility. The non-OEM intake manifold further comprises an optional air charge cooling device, plenum volume and inlet runners that are integrally connected to form the non-OEM intake manifold. The disclosed positive displacement supercharger apparatus is configured to receive air flow from the rear of the device through appropriate ducting on the intake side of the inline engine.