Dynamics and Stability of a Crosswind Kite Power System

The proposed project aims to develop some novel mathematical tools to ensure the safe design and operation of crosswind kite power systems (CKPS). CKPS are part of an emerging wind energy technology, which harness from naturally strong steady winds at high altitudes, where the airborne energy harvesting device is kept aloft using very light tethers. The tools developed during this project will particularly be indispensable in ensuring the safety of the base station where the mechanical power from the flying kite is converted to electricity. This will be instrumental to the development of a novel hydraulic-based drive-train system and thus to the eventual economic success of the industrial partner.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mojtaba Kheiri

Student:

Partner:

New Leaf Management Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

Concordia University

Program: