Figure 4.

Flow of control illustrating the operation of the Integrated Axis Wind Turbine
Release mechanical brakes of
VAWT and HAWT

Controller processes data pertaining to

wind speed, mean rpm of the HAWT
main shaft and VAWT central shaft

Check if starting torque on the HAWT is sufficient

Check if starting torque on the VAWT is sufficient

No

No

Yes

Vary pitch of blades/yaw angle/provide

auxiliary power

Yes

Vary pitch of blades/provide

auxiliary power

Monitor gradient of rise in main shafts

rpm by varying control torque

Monitor gradient of rise in central

shafts rpm by varying control torque

Check if main shafts rpm

equals or exceeds the HAWTs
rated rpm
Yes
No
Vary VAWT Generators control torque
to keep HAWT main shafts rpm under
rated rpm.
Check if rotational sense of both rotors
complement each other before their
engagement with the CVT. Actuate the
shaft rotation reversal mechanism if
required

Check if wind speed

No

Yes

Engage (/continue engagement of)

HAWT main shaft with VAWT
central shaft by CVT

Continue HAWTs independent

operation

Continue VAWTs independent

operation

Disengage the HAWT main shaft

and VAWT from central shaft from
CVT (if engaged)