The Magenn Air Rotor System (MARS) is the next
generation of wind turbines with cost and performance
advantages over existing systems. MARS is a lighter-than-air
tethered wind turbine that rotates about a horizontal axis in
response to wind, generating electrical energy. This electrical
energy is transferred down the tether for consumption, or to a
set of batteries or the power grid. Helium sustains the Magenn
Air Rotor System, which ascends to an altitude as selected by
the operator for the best winds. Its rotation also generates the
“Magnus” effect. This aerodynamic phenomenon provides
additional lift, keeps the MARS device stabilized, positions
MARS within a very controlled and restricted location, and
finally, causes MARS to pull up overhead to maximize altitude
rather than drift downwind on its tether. It’s become mandatory
rather than option to go for the renewable source of energy today
in the whole world. For the same requirements we need advance
options for future, hence MARS proves its excellence to use for
better future.
Rakesh Chaudhari : Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Technological University,
Bhopal, 462033, India
Electric Energy Generation
Magenn Air Rotor
System (MARS)
MARS is most effective, cost effective, eco friendly,
mobile, low maintenance way of generating electrical
energy out of wind energy.
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