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by tecker on Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 at 07:09:45 AM MST
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Rediirecting the around the upwind is a good idea . I've been trying to do this with the rotor but still have a bit going around the other direction but there is lift there now starting at 40 rpm .
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by colej (
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here is an idea I had last night after reading your post. My theory is that the "cowling" would not only block the wind from the Leeward edge, but also focus some wind into the Windward edge boosting the efficiency (at least in theory). As wind direction changes so would the cowling to always block the leeward edge from oncoming force.
I'm sure there will be some turbulance within (design idea for another day) but just maybe the benefit of blocking the drag side would still be beneficial.
Comments please.
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