Difference between revisions of "Flettner Rotor"

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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flettner_rotor Flettner Rotors] are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect Magnus Effect]. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotor_ship Rotor Ship].
 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flettner_rotor Flettner Rotors] are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect Magnus Effect]. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotor_ship Rotor Ship].
  
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*[[3458750.pdf]] Flettner Rotor Concept for Marine Applications: A Systematic Study
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*[[Drift_Forces_-_Wingsails_vs_Flettner_rotors.pdf]] Drift Forces – Wingsails vs Flettner Rotors
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*[http://newatlas.com/norsepower-rotor-sail-shipping/48435/ Norsepower Rotor Sails]
  
 
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*[[Traditional sailplan]]
 
*[[Traditional sailplan]]
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*[[Wind Power]]

Latest revision as of 22:38, 4 August 2017

Flettner Rotors are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the Magnus Effect. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the Rotor Ship.

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