Biro Air Turbine

Biro Air Energy

The Biro Air Turbine is a compact wind turbine with two sets of contra-rotating blades and a nose cone.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Biro Air Turbine is a compact wind turbine with two sets of contra-rotating blades and a nose cone that are designed to deflect wind toward the blade tips to increase power output for a range of wind speeds. This product is applicable in a variety of locations, including high rise rooftops, communication towers, and on grain elevators. However, it appears that Biro and its products are no longer in service.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Unknown.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Biro Air.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Solar powered micro/mini grids and small wind turbines like Rutland FM910-4 Windcharger, Bornay 600, Quiet Revolution QR5.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Businesses and private individuals.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Unknown.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented – US Patent # 8,354,759.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Unknown.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of system

Is it a turbine, kite, etc?

Start up windspeed (m/s)

145.14

Power output, min (W at m/s)

Unknown

Power output, max (W at m/s)

6,600

Height of system (m)

How tall is this system and/or how high above ground does it operate?

Radius of movement (m)

The radius of the system as it is turned by the wind

Unknown

Description of control system

What type of controls are used, remote diagnostics, etc.

Installed with inverter for ensuring voltage and frequency output that matches local requirements and wind interface that is a microprocessor controlled load regulator for modulating electrical demand on the turbine. This ensures maximum power generation and prevents the turbine from stalling out or over-speeding due to improper load control.

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Produces power at relatively low wind speeds, turbine is smaller and lighter than comparable turbines, low noise and vibration, rugged design, automatically slows down during high winds, microprocessor control for optimum power output.

Blade diameter: ~3.96m
Length (nosecone to blades): ~2.13m
Weight: ~192.8kg

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unavailable.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Unknown.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Rated power of 6600W at 17m/s (38mph) and 360ª turbine rotation.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Biro Air Energy.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Not available.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

UL 1741 (Inverter safety standard for grid-tied operation met).

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown.

Other information

Contact efforts for Biro have been unsuccessful. Phone number was unavailable, and they did not respond to emails. It is possible that Biro is no longer a functioning organization, but their products are most likely still in use in the market.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Unknown.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Biro Air.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Solar powered micro/mini grids and small wind turbines like Rutland FM910-4 Windcharger, Bornay 600, Quiet Revolution QR5.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Businesses and private individuals.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Unknown.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented – US Patent # 8,354,759.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Unknown.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of system

Is it a turbine, kite, etc?

Start up windspeed (m/s)

145.14

Power output, min (W at m/s)

Unknown

Power output, max (W at m/s)

6,600

Height of system (m)

How tall is this system and/or how high above ground does it operate?

Radius of movement (m)

The radius of the system as it is turned by the wind

Unknown

Description of control system

What type of controls are used, remote diagnostics, etc.

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Blade diameter: ~3.96m
Length (nosecone to blades): ~2.13m
Weight: ~192.8kg

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unavailable.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Unknown.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Rated power of 6600W at 17m/s (38mph) and 360ª turbine rotation.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Biro Air Energy.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Not available.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

UL 1741 (Inverter safety standard for grid-tied operation met).

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown.

Other information

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