Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine includes a pair of wind deflectors for directing the wind current into the rotor assembly. The wind deflectors are connected to the wind turbine so that their positions are automatically adjusted as a function of wind velocity as well as wind direction to maximize efficiency. The wind deflectors automatically move to a position downwind of the rotor assembly during periods of unusually high wind velocity and actuate a rotational governor which increases the angular inertia of the turbine to limit the speed of the turbine shaft during such high wind conditions.

Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine includes a pair of wind deflectors for directing the wind current into the rotor assembly. The wind deflectors are connected to the wind turbine so that their positions are automatically adjusted as a function of wind velocity as well as wind direction to maximize efficiency. The wind deflectors automatically move to a position downwind of the rotor assembly during periods of unusually high wind velocity and actuate a rotational governor which increases the angular inertia of the turbine to limit the speed of the turbine shaft during such high wind conditions.

Abstract: Apparatus for the electrolysis of water comprises an elongated tube and an electrolysis assembly provided at one end of the tube defining an interior chamber which constitutes an extension thereof. The electrolysis assembly includes at least one fixed stator and at least one rotatably mounted rotor and drive means for rotating the rotor in the form of propeller blades mounted on a shaft which is connected to a transmission to the rotor. A pair of fixed electrodes extend across the interior chamber of the electrolysis assembly. A matrix of Wiegand modules are affixed to the rotor and a corresponding matrix of magnet pairs are fixed to the stator. Appropriate circuitry is provided which couples the positive and negative leads of the Wiegand modules to respective ones of the electrodes.