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State-of-the-Art Technology
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Extremely Low Mass
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The total weight of the Airdolphin Mark-Zero is only 17.5kg. This means it weighs just 17.5g.per generated
watt (when the continuous rated output is 1kW). Thus, the Airdolphin Mark-Zero tracks wind better in turbulent flows, resulting in more efficient power generation. The light weight also allows the unit to be installed in a wide variety of places.
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Newly-Designed Rudder
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The rudder of the Airdolphin Mark-Zero uses the newly-developed Swing Rudder System. This system ensures the turbine’s superior response to sudden changes in the direction of wind, improving the efficiency of power generation.
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Newly-Designed Rotor
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The Airdolphin Mark-Zero comes with a new rotor system consisting of:
(1) Three ultra low-mass blades, reinforced by a carbon-fibre skin for superior rigidity.
(2) A hub mechanism that uses the newly-developed Multi-Stagger System (incorporating multiple airfoils and lift angles).
This technology allows the turbine to capture the wind effectively and respond flexibly to changing conditions, from slight to stormy winds, eliminating the need for pitch controls.
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An Innovation for Low Noise Newly-Designed Rotor
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The Airdolphin comes with the “Silent Disrupter Blade”. This new blade has a number of thin grooves on its surface, which significantly reduces air flow noise. Our designers were inspired by the wings of owls that enables it to fly almost silently and unnoticed while approaching its prey.
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No Screw Robust Body
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The robust body construction features a “no screw” assembly, inspired by traditional Japanese handicrafts.
This construction ensures superb durability in a wide range of weather.
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Power-Assist Function
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For 10 seconds every minute when there is no wind, the Airdolphin Mark-Zero uses previously generated
power to spin the rotor. This allows the rotor to reach the cut-in point more quickly, even when there is near zero wind, allowing the unit to capture the wind effectively. The Power Assist Function also prevents freezing of the rotor due to low temperatures.
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New Power Management System
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The newly-developed Power Management System is aimed at optimizing the safety and efficiency of power generation.
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Non-Stop Operation with Continuous Output
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At its upper potential, the Airdolphin can deliver a 2.5kW-3.2kW output (at 20m/s or more). During strong winds (23-50m/s), the Airdolphin automatically moderates its spinning speed and continues working at a reduced output. However, when the wind speed is over 50m/s, the turbine stops its power output.
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Safety Control
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Several technologies are applied to keep the turbine from disintegrating and allow it to control its output, even during overheating of the power generator, excessive spinning speed, and other unfavourable situations.
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High-Efficiency Operation
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To maintain optimum efficiency at a variety of wind speeds, the turbine is controlled by a special computer
program coordinated with the Multi-Stagger System of the rotor. An ultra-lightweight rotor, a special propeller design optimized for varying wind speeds, and a power generator with superior efficiency was also developed.
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Battery Charge Management
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Management of the rechargeable battery, optimized for using the wind turbine as an independent power supply, is controlled by a system based on a 3-step battery recharge. Charge can be managed under a variety of conditions, from arctic to tropical weather. Management includes compensations for wire cable length, temperature, and even current (more than 100 amps of continuous power).
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New Power Generator
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For the Airdolphin, a newly-developed heavy-duty power generator is used with a maximum 4.5kW power output. The magnet used for the turbine is a neodymium iron boron magnet named “NEOMAX” which boasts of extremely high power.
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Airdolphin Z1000 Specifications
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