Innovative energy sources for Hyperloop high-speed transport

Abstract

This article describes an innovative design of a solar-wind generator for a distributed energy Hyperloop high-speed system. The knowhow of this development is to mount flexible silicon solar panels (SP) on wind turbine blades, thus optimizing the thermal efficiency of solar panels. The basic dimensions of the wind turbine blades and the maximum internal flow velocities at the blade outlet (tips) are presented. At low wind velocities, it is rational to locate solar panels on the outer end (or the tip) of a blade, rather than along the blade length.The cooling effect can be increased by using materials with low thermal resistance for the SP and blades, or by reducing their thickness.To increase the heat transfer coefficient, it is recommended to use the airflow turbulence on the solar panel surface. In practice, this can be achieved both by changing the operating parameters and by introducing innovative design solutions.For better cooling of solar panels, it is recommended to use the technology of a wind flow sucked into the blade inner cavity. Changing the geometry of the outer end (tip) of the blades and the use of deflectors also give a better panel cooling parameters.