The Atmospheric Vortex Engine variant energized by means of a greenhouse (air collector    

WORKING OF THE AVE IN 4 STEPS

1. Warm air “rises” towards the centre (the eye) of the centrifugal field as it is less dense. It is also more buoyant in the Earth’s gravitational field and hence rises vertically when it reaches the eye.

1. Atmospheric water vapour, which has a mass density about 63% that of air at the same temperature and pressure, is also displaced towards the centre of the centrifugal field and rises vertically once in the eye.

1. Centrifugal force reduces the pressure at the centre of the centrifugal field. Low pressure again means low density and hence high buoyancy. A buoyant gas has inherent potential energy.

1. As the air/vapour mixture progresses to the low-pressure eye, some water vapour condenses, releasing latent heat. The typical tornado “funnel” is visible because of the condensed water particles.

Each of the above processes acts to create a strongly buoyant updraft within the

eye and hence a self-sustaining natural “chimney” effect.

At altitude, the pressure gradient force (inwards) exactly equals the centrifugal

force (outwards). Air thus rotates without a significant radial component.

Just as the potential energy of elevated water can be used to drive hydroelectric turbines, so too can the potential energy of a warm air/vapour mixture can drive wind turbines.

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 WORKING OF THE AVE IN 4 STEPS