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COLLEGE
KANNUR
SEMINAR REPORT ON
Energy Kite
SUBMITTED BY
DRISYA K
REG NO: 19040577
2019-2022
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Seminar report 2020-21 ENERGY KITE
GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC
COLLEGE
KANNUR
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATE
ENERGY KITE
Is a bonafide record of dissertation completed and
presented by
DRISYA K , REG NO: 19040577
during the year 2020-21 in the partial fulfilment of the
requirement for the award of diploma in electronics engineering
of the department of technical education, Kerala
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT CO-ORDINATOR
GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC
COLLEGE KANNUR
VISSION
“To empower the youth by imparting excellence in technical
education and prepare the students as a valuable resource for
industry and society by developing effective technical
competency.
MISSION
• To offer value added qualitative technical education through
effective teaching learning process.
• To provide adequate infrastructure to impart finest quality skill
education.
• To include area of specification which will offer interaction
with the institution and industry for entrepreneurship
ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT
VISSION
To develop competent skilled professionals in Electronics
Engineering to face the challenge of technological
developments in society
MISSION
1. To impart quality education in Electronics engineering to face the
challenges in Electronics Industry.
2. To blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills tune the
professional to an innovative mind set.
3. To provide right ethical values among the professional
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are extremely grateful to my parents and our friends for their help
and encouragement throughout the work.
Above all we thank to god who was always with us in all over
endeavours.
- DRISYA K
ABSTRACT
This paper provides an overview of Energy Kites, a revolutionary
technique of power generation. With growing technological
innovations & carbon footprints, energy at a cheaper rate with
negligible green house effect have become vital. Leading energy
companies are showing great concern to this idea of energy generation
& hence a revolution has set out for a breakthrough technological
solution for this problem.
Out of all innovative ideas one major idea that's gaining great
attention is Airborne wind energy.Replacing the traditional structure
of wind turbine by Kites tethered to ground is the main idea behind
Airborne wind energy.
Airborne wind technology gives a power output of 600 KW with wind
speed of 11.5m/sec which can be increased significantly by achieving
great altitudes unlike traditional structures that are limited to height of
few meters.Also due to absence of bulky tower & huge blades, energy
Kite offers much more mass to power ratio. This energy generation
gives a promising power output from wind making complete use of air
velocity at an comparatively higher altitude. Google has nearly
invested $15 million in the Makani power for airborne wind energy.
CONTENTS
Contents page
1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………..……….8
2. PEEVIOUS STUDIES………………………………………9
3. BACKGROUND OF ENERGY KITE……………………..11
4. CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF KITE SYSTEM…….12
• ENERGY KITE
• TETHER
• GROUND STATION
5. OPERATION PRINCIPLE OF ENERGY KITE…………...15
6. ENERGY CONVERSION…………………………………..17
7. TYPES OF KITE WIND GENERATORS………………….20
MULTIPLE UNIT KITES
MULTIPLE PILOT
AIR BOURNE MECHANISM
8. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES…………………..23
9. APPLICATIONS……………………………………………24
TEACHINH
TRANSPORT
MILITARY
ENERGY GENERATION
10. FUTURE SCOPE………………………………………..26
11. CONCLUSION………………………………………….27
12. REFERENCE……………………………………………28
INTRODUCTION
This Airborne technology the whole design of a traditional wind
turbine is replaced by Energy Kite which traces the path of tip of
a turbine eliminating 90% of weight as shown in fig.1. The Kites
are installed with turbines or DC motors on the board that
generate energy by taking advantage of the circular trajectory.
When a Kite is flying at a great velocity in cross wind direction,
the tension in the lines increases significantly. So Kite is tethered
to ground station by a strong carbon fibre. The power generated
by energy Kite on board while in its circular trajectory is
transmitted to ground at the same time via a high voltage wire
inserted inside tethering material to ground station.
This system reduces the need of gear box hence reducing the
complexity & weight of the system. Due to generation of
electricity by the motors on the Kite board while in trajectory,
energy Kites are also called as on-board power generator.
Available wind energy density at an altitude of 400 meters is
nearly in order of two in magnitude as compared to those on the
ground which have an average turbine height of 50 meters.
Hence the height at which Energy Kites fly, the magnitude of
wind velocities increases remarkably as compared to the
traditional wind turbine
PREVIOUS STUDIES
Research done in the past on the concept of using a kite for
power generation was primarily done by Dr.Goela. Therefore,
much of the background information providing the theory for
this project has come from one of three publications by Dr.
Goela; Goela (1983), Goela (1979), Goela et al. (1986). The
publication that has provided much of the analytical background
and the equations of motion for dynamic
simulations, which will be introduced later in this report, is
Goela (1983). This particular publication was one of several
yearly reports compiled by Dr. Goelaand his research assistants
at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Dr. Goelahas
served as a technical consultant on this MQP project. Goela
(1983) performs analysis of the steady state motion of the kite
during both stages of its motion, ascent and descent. The
mathematical analysis concentrated on the forces acting onthe
kite and the forces produced by the kite on the system as a result
of the kite motion. With the equations of kite dynamics
formulated, Goela (1983) considers several other important
factors in the analysis of the kite system. Goela (1983)
determines the relative efficiencies of the kite system, such as
the potential power coefficients, as well as the delay time
between the phases of ascent and descent.Goela (1983) also
studied the design of the kite and the mechanism to be used for
the system to convert wind energy into mechanical energy. In
order to develop thebest kite design for their purposes, Goela and
his team tested several different designs for the kites. In order to
collect data, the kites were tested in a large wind tunnel and
specific force measurements were taken at different angles of
attack. Several different types of kites were tested in order to
find the one that best suited the objective of the project and the
final choice was a conyne kite. This type of kite gave the best
overall results for the desired properties as “it incorporates the
Idea of power generation using tethered Kites in cross wind direction was
first investigated by an American engineer Miles Loydin in 1970’s &
1980’s (Diehl 2013),(Loyd 1980). He suggested two methods which he
termed as lift mode & drag mode for power generation. The motivation
behind Airborne wind turbines is the fact that only 30% of the outer part
of turbine blades of traditional air turbine contributes to nearly half of the
total power generation, whereas these parts are much lighter as compared
to inner parts of the turbine. When a paper Kite flies in crosswind
direction unlike that of a plane wind, it starts rotating in circular path
similarly when a huge Kite tethered to ground flies in a crosswind
direction after achieving certain altitude this Kite also obtains a circular
trajectory. This trajectory is used for power generation either by using the
tension in tethered rope called as lift mode or by using motors on the Kite
called as drag mode. Kite used in drag mode is called as Energy Kite.
Energy Kite
Tether
Ground Station
ENERGY KITE
Kite is the main component of entire Airborne on-board power
generation system as it consists of small turbines mounted on it
that generate power right on the flight by using the velocity of
wind at high altitude & directly sends it to the ground. Kite
construction consists of crucial design along with selection of
material that is light as well as strong. To achieve more efficient
power generation, a Kite is mounted with more than one rotor.
The main objective behind installing maximum number of rotors
on the Kite is to get maximum power generation as increase in
rotor increases power output significantly. Makani powers in
California uses a Kite with 8 rotors that effectively generates a
power of 600 KW at a wind speed of 11.5m/sec .
TETHER
Where; A is the area of Kite wing, CL & CD are the lift & drag
coefficient respectively & VW is the wind speed. A ratio of lift
coefficient CL to that of drag coefficient CD is the drag ratio which is an
important aspect with respect to power generation. Importance of drag
ratio is clearly reflected in equation 1(Diehl 2013). Initially the Kite is
taken to a considerable height by the onboard rotors attached to the Kite,
which are powered by electricity from the ground station. These rotors
take Kite up to a suitable altitude where Kite gets into its circular
trajectory in crosswind direction & faces high velocity winds. After this
stage the same rotor generates energy when Kite gets into circular
motion. Setting a Kite in it's perfect trajectory needs skilled operator on
the ground station. The tether length is adjusted such that the drag
pressure does not exceed the permissible capacity of force of ground
station.
ENERGY CONVERSION
of the kite. If the two kites aren’t configured properly their motions could
counterbalance each other. There are also several classical mechanisms
that have been used to convert oscillating motion into rotary motion and
vice versa. One of these mechanisms is the pump jack. The pump jack is
the mechanism used to pump oil from oil wells. In the case of the pump
jack, a motor creates a rotary motion the moves the left side of the beam
up and down, causing the right side of the upper beam to move up and
down in an oscillating motion. In the case of our project, the up and
down motion of the kite would move the right side of the pivoting beam
up and down which would then drive the beam that causes the rotary
motion. This rotary motion would then drive the generator. Other
possible mechanisms involve the use of spring systems. This spring
systems would rely on the use of a sprag clutch. A sprag clutch is the
mechanism that allows a ratchet to apply a force in one rotational
direction and not in the opposite direction. An example of a possible
system using a sprag clutch In a sprag clutch system, the kite would pull
the flat rail gear that is positioned to move up and down. When the kite is
put into the power mode, the kite would lift the rail upward, turning the
large round gear and eventually spinning an electrical generator. When
the rail gear reaches a maximum height, the kite is triggered to change
into “depower” mode. Once this happens the kite loses its upward pull
and the spring pulls the kite along with the rail gear back down into the
starting position. As the gear rail moves downward the gear moves back
down but does not affect the gear shaft motion. When the kite reaches the
starting position, the kite is triggered into power mode and the cycle
starts all over again. The last possibility considered was the combination
between the sprag clutch and the large rotating beam found on the pump
jack. The idea is that a kite would be attached to an oscillating balanced
beam. When the kite was in the down position it would increase the
kite’s angle of attack and the beam would be lifted upward by the kites
motion. When then beam reached the top of its arc, a sliding weight
inside the rotating beam would pull the angle of attack control strings
downward, decreasing the kites angle of attack. The weight within the
beam would then pull the beam back down to starting position .The
Sprag clutch will come in to play when the beam is in its upward
trajectory. While the beam is moving upward it will be pulling a chain
which is spinning a sprag clutch that in turn leads to a gearbox and
eventually a generator.
2.MULTIPLE PILOT
Large kite systems may require more than one pilot. In a team like the
“Flying Squad” of nine kite pilots each person might fly his own sub-kite
while, as a team, its kites forma unified display. One pilot may
simultaneously fly several kites; the pilot with several kites forms one
kite system of two, three or more kites in the system.
3.Airplane kites
These various formed manned kites were kited behind sow boats over
water. Air Force Lt Col. Bill Skliar in 1959 designed a biplane kite glider
nicknamed Bayou Bind. In 1961, Tom H. Purcell designed and flew an
aluminum-framed Fleep-like Rogallo hang glider kite over land; in 1962,
he kited the same wing while over water. His effort was imaged and
noted inbSkysurfer Magazine in its May/June issue of 1973, published by
EAA inductee Michael Markowski, author of Hang Glider's Bible. The
1962 Mike Burns Ski Plane and 1963 Dickenson wings closely matched
the Purcell, Barry Hill Palmer, and the Charles Richard NASA Paresev
1Bwing minor control sticks derived from the triangle control frame we
reused in each of these kites. These kites, towed high, could stop their
kiting and release into a glide.
ADVANTAGES
Easy to install
Cost effective
High power with low input
Eco friendly
Operates at significantly higher altitudes above the ground, where
stronger and more constant winds can be found.
DISADVANTAGES
Completely depends upon wind
Continues monitoring required
Prohibited airspace zone is required
The non aerodynamic forces acring on kite reduces the total usable
power
APPLICATIONS
1. TEACHING
2. TRANSPORT
Long-distance travel across land, ice, and sea started centuries ago,
but today significant tasks of moving people and goods from point
A to point B are occurring; this is so in great part from the advances
in kites and kite systems designs and technology, better
understanding of winds, and use of computers.In 1889 kite sailing
was carefully instructed via controlling large kite systems towing
boats.
Free-flight cross-country hang gliding kites both in the hang glider
style and the paraglider style are pemitting trips of hundreds of
miles; records are recorded by the FAI. George Pocock was an
early pioneer in kites for transportation. NASA continues to explore
free- flying kites for delivering goods to earth surface and non-earth
planet surfaces, including Mars. There are several projects for using
very large kites to sail cargo ships currently underway: KiteSail(tm)
and KiteShip along with a series of patents and improvements in
control of large ship-carried kite systems aim to save significant
amounts of fuel.
3. MILITARY
Kites have been used for military uses in the past for signaling, for
delivery of munitions, for free-flight kiting payloads from aircraft
to ground positions, for kiting troops to points where they could
parachute to destinations Kim Yu-Sin,a Korean general, in 637 C.E.
rallied his troops to defeat rebels by kite lofting a burning ball.Kites
were also used by Admiral Yi of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea.
During the Japanese invasions of Korea , Admiral Yi commanded
his navy with kites. His kites had specific markings directing his
fleet to perform his order. Admiral Yi was said to have over 300
such kites. The war eventually resulted in a Chinese and Korean
victory; the kites played a minor role in the war's conclusion.
4. ENERGY GENERATION
Both air and hydro kites are used to generate electricity; the kite is
set in the stream of air or water; various schemes are used to extract
some of the stream's energy for converting that energy to
electricity. A major research and development project called
Makani Power, based in California and funded by Google.org, is
investigating the use of kites in hamessing high altitude wind
currents to generate electricity. Tidal kites operate underwater,
using the tidal stream's greater mass to generate far more electricity
than available in wind-bome environments.
FUTURE SCOPE
CONCLUSION
Current best estimates for this technology, projects a life cycle cost of 0.5
to 1.5 cents per Kilowatt hour compared to traditional wind turbine
which current costs 5 to 12 cents per kilowatt hour. Use of Energy Kites
opens a new world of opportunities in the field of wind power generation
by making complete use of air at high altitude too. If such technology is
implemented on a large scale, the use of power plants that burn out
conventional resources could be decreased to a great extent, thereby
decreasing air pollution. With Energy Kites, when electric power will be
available at cheaper rates, the day of electric cars is not much far. Use of
this clean energy will decrease the rate of global warming significantly.
If more Research is carried out in the field of Energy Kites, the power
generation rate may also be increased to more than 40 KW/m2 of wing
area.
REFERENCE
https://www.seminarsonly.com/electronics/Energy-Kite.php
https://www.slideshare.net/shaikimran65/energy-kite-80928871
https://fdocuments.in/document/energy-kites.html