SPIRAVEX Atmospheric Energy Harvester
Revolutionary Wind Technology for the 21st Century
The first fundamental breakthrough in wind energy conversion since Tesla's bladeless turbine of 1913. SPIRAVEX operates through viscous drag and omnidirectional funnelling, enabling continuous power generation across the full range of atmospheric wind conditions.
How SPIRAVEX Works - Technical Deep Dive
01
360° Omnidirectional Capture
Mechanism: Toroidal convergent inlet funnel captures airflow from any horizontal direction
Velocity Amplification: 2-4x concentration through pressure differential conversion
Advantage: No yaw mechanism required - operates equally well in winds from any compass direction
Applications: Essential for platforms that cannot actively orient to wind direction
02
Viscous Drag & Vortex Generation
Mechanism: Co-axial Archimedean screw discs in alternating LH/RH configuration
Energy Transfer: Viscous boundary layer coupling transfers kinetic energy to rotational momentum
Innovation: Opposing thread geometry generates constructive vortex interference
Validation: INIJEVID experimental data confirms 2.5x torque increase vs propeller baseline
03
Bore-Flow & Vortex Cascade
Mechanism: Central bore channels airflow through disc stack axis
Self-Priming: Creates low-pressure zone drawing ambient flow inward
Cascade Effect: Ranque-Hilsch vortex amplification between disc gaps
Efficiency: Reduces cut-in wind speed and maintains entrainment continuity
Technical Specifications
Current Development (2026)
Disc Stack Diameter
0.40 m
Total Module Weight
<8 kg
Power Output @ 12 m/s
300W
Peak Output @ 25 m/s
600W
Cut-in Wind Speed
<5 m/s
Operating Range
5-40 m/s
DC Output Voltage
48V regulated
Noise Level
<45 dB(A) @ 1m
Commercial Scale (Future)
Disc Diameter Range
1-20m (scalable)
Power Range
1kW - 15MW
Extended Operating Range
3-50 m/s
Efficiency vs HAWTs
Superior in variable wind
Design Lifespan
25+ years
Capacity Factor
45-55%
Materials
Aerospace-grade aluminium
Recyclability
100% recyclable
Current Development Status
SPIRAVEX is progressing through funded development with clear milestones towards commercial deployment
ARIA Grant Application
£485,000 funding requested for 18-month HAPS development programme. Application submitted March 2026.
Experimental Validation
INIJEVID bench testing confirms viscous drag mechanism and 2.5x torque amplification vs baseline.
Commercial Timeline
Prototype by 2027, commercial units by 2028. Technology licensing available for early partners.