Difference between revisions of "Flettner Rotor"

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*[[3458750.pdf]] Flettner Rotor Concept for Marine Applications: A Systematic Study
 
*[[3458750.pdf]] Flettner Rotor Concept for Marine Applications: A Systematic Study
 
*[[Drift_Forces_-_Wingsails_vs_Flettner_rotors.pdf]] Drift Forces – Wingsails vs Flettner Rotors
 
*[[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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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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