Download: Vortex Solar Tower, ProGird Evaluation

Progird evaluation of solar towers at Vortex by the Canadian Academy of Engineering. Study proposed by Louis Michaud. ProGird is a multi-criteria method of economic and scientific evaluation of a technological solution. Evaluation Summary The ProGrid Evaluation was coordinated by Dr. Clem Bowman recent winner of the 2008 Global International Energy Prize. Eight individuals experienced in the energy field […]

solar tower vortex: Operating

The solar vacuum tower: scientific and technical aspects by François MAUGIS, Association Energie Environnement. (according to the elements provided by the company SUMATEL) 1. Introduction The principle of operation of the vacuum tower of the French professor Edgard NAZARE which he had baptized “vortex tower” or “aerothermal power station” (to be compared to the "Atmospheric Vortex Engine" […]

solar tower vortex: principle

General introduction to vortex towers by François MAUGIS, Association Energie Environnement .. NB: Do not confuse these two types of solar towers: the Nazare or Michaud type vortex tower (rotational flow wirling system) with the simple Schlaich Bergermann solar chimney (single flow upwind system), discussion here. The idea of ​​harnessing a "wind [...]

Automotive: MCE-5 the variable compression engine VCR-i

Presentation of the MCE5, the world's first VCR (Variable Compression Rate) engine to be on the road to industrialization The MCE1 is an internal combustion engine which constitutes a major development (technological leap) since it allows the rate of compression to be varied. cylinder-by-cylinder compression using VCR-i technology. In addition, the MCE5, very […]