Potential Vortex

myminifactory

Human: The world is running out of clean energy options fast. Our lands are getting dirtier by the day while our seas are choking under pollution. We need to act on one problem to solve the other. CAN we do anything? The proposed design aims to turn waste into power, making it a game-changer for our energy crisis. That's why it's designed as a vertical axis turbine that harnesses wind energy. The idea came from observing cans and their incredible strength. A can is made of aluminium, which withstands extreme pressure due to its shape and material. Removing the top and bottom parts turns the can into a pipe with high torsional stiffness but low lateral stiffness. That's exactly what an aircraft wing needs - characteristics that make it perfect for flight. The aluminium used is incredibly light yet has excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. When bent and constrained, the can maintains its shape due to its closed section profile. The wings and base components were 3D printed using advanced technology. This allows for complex geometries like airfoils with exact shapes that minimize vibration and ensure a constant rotational speed. The proposed design has some amazing features: an asymmetric curved camber-line creates more lift, while pushing the joint forward increases the moment driving the turbine to spin faster. To reduce drag, the supports were designed with aerodynamic profiles. This turbine is capable of producing 50W of power at just 10m/s - enough to charge a computer. The stackable configuration lets users print more supports and shafts, creating larger wings that increase lifting surface and overall power output.