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The Gual SteoEolian is a vertical-axis wind turbine composed of a fixed stator channeling the wind at its optimal force onto a mobile rotor. This enables the StatoEolien to be installed in urban environments and take advantage of the turbulent winds which are unexploitable by a horizontal wind turbine.

The power curve of this French design is surprisingly different than power curves for conventional turbines because the output increases until the velocity of the wind is above the lower hurricane levels. It can generate in wind speeds up to 150 km/h (93 mph), and will withstand winds up to 200 km/h (124 mph). Hence, the electricity production rate is 30% superior to horizontal axis wind turbines.

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Official Website

http://www.gual-industrie.com

• English Translation
  • StatoEolian GSE (http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/statoeolienang.html) - turbine overview, animation
    • Qualities (http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/pointfortang.html)
  • Home (http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/defaultang.html)
  • History (http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/historiqueang.html)

• PowerPoint Presentation (English) (http://www.freeenergynews.com/Directory/Wind/Vertical_Axis/StatoEolien_English.ppt) (ppt download; 2.2 Mb)

Latest Developments

• First commercial installation in 2004
• First prototype installed in 2003

Advantages / Attributes

http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/pointfortang.html

- Independent of the wind direction
- Totally operational even in the most severe storms
- Highly reliable and highly performing
- Slow rotation speed of rotor offers improved safety
- Low vibrations
- Quiet
- Compact and aesthetic structure
- Easily integrated in all kind of grounds/location
- Can be installed directly on a building, without use of a pilon
- Maintenance is relatively simple

"The quiet mechanism of the StatoEolian, combined with its compact and robust structure allows integration in all terrains and environments, making it possible to integrate it into an urban surrounding. Everyone will be able to have their own source of 100% renewable energy within the comfort of their own home." [1] (http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/applicationang.html)

Turbulence in the leeward side prevents wind from entering the machine to push the blades in the wrong direction, thus reducing this braking effect.

The rotor blades are built on the same principle as modern aircrafts wings (technique known as "Skin + Ribs"). This process allows the rotor blades and the stator wings to be not only rigid but also very light.

Products

GSE 4

• Diameter / Height : 4m / 1,5 m
• Starting wind speed : 2 m/s (7 km/h)
• Operating maximum wind speed : 60 m/s (216 km/h)
• Power at 15 m/s (54 km/h) : 1,3 kW
• Power at 25 m/s (90 km/h) : 4,4 kW
• Power at 40 m/s (140 km/h) : 10 kW
• Rotation speed : 0 -120 rpm (rotations per minute)
• Generator : Synchronous Permanent Magnets
• Power regulation : Direct Torque Control
• Weight : 800 kg
• Maintenance : Annual control
• Warranty : 3 years

GSE 8

• Diameter / Height : 8 m / 3 m
• Starting wind speed : 2 m/s (7,2 km/h)
• Operating maximum wind speed : 60 m/s (216 km/h)
• Power at 15 m/s (54 km/h) : 6 kW
• Power at 25 m/s (90 km/h) : 19.3 kW
• Power at 40 m/s (140 km/h) : 36 kW
• Rotation speed : 0 - 60 rpm
• Generator : Asynchronous
• Power regulation : Direct Torque Control
• Weight : 2 500 kg
• Maintenance : Annual control
• Warranty : 3 years

Patents

1996 – Deposit of the patent by Mr GUAL Georges (Europe, United States, Australia, Canada, OAPI)

Profiles

Company: Gual Industrie

Created in 1999 in Belgium

Mission is the development of the household (domestic) wind turbine, as well as other applications including industrial, agricultural, commercial sites, offshore oil rig, in search of renewable energy savings. Mechanics for pumping and irrigation, as well as electric with connection and resale to the electrical grid. [2] (http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/activiteang.html)

Inventor: Gual Georges

Awards

2002 – Winner of the Alfred SAUVY prize decreed by G 16 of PERPIGNAN

In the News

Contact

http://www.gual-industrie.com/english/contactang.html

GUAL Industrie
Espace Entreprise Méditerranée
Plein Sud Entreprise - Avenue Gustave Eiffel - 66600 Rivesaltes
Belgium
Tel : +33 4 68 64 31 05
Fax : +33 4 68 64 85 86
cellular : +33 6 71 76 12 49
E-mail : gual-industrie@wanadoo.fr (mailto:gual-industrie@wanadoo.fr?subject=Gual_StatoEolien_featured_at_PESWiki.com)

BIOGENAIR Village SL
Ac aparcado de correos - 17700 La Junquera
Tel Sr DIAZ : 972 55 49 21
Fax : 972 55 60 39
Mobile : 06 15 99 88 56
E-mail : DGuilloux@aol.com (mailto:DGuilloux@aol.com?subject=Gual_StatoEolien_featured_at_PESWiki.com)

See also

• Directory:Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
• Directory:Wind

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