Tan, Lisha, Nie, Yunbo et Rahnama, Mohammad.
2025.
« Evaluating train-induced wind power potential in Vancouver’s SkyTrain system: A case study at Burrard Station ».
In Proceedings of the CSME-CFDSC-CSR 2025 International Congress (Montreal, QC, Canada, May 25-28, 2025)
Coll. « Progress in Canadian Mechanical Engineering », vol. 8.
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This study examines the feasibility of harnessing train-induced airflows as a renewable energy source in Vancouver's SkyTrain metro stations, using Burrard Station as the main test site. Airflow data were collected with high-precision anemometers, and Dirichlet Process Mixture Models (DPMM) were used to analyze wind speed distributions. A small Archimedes-type turbine was tested in controlled conditions, achieving a maximum output of 202.5 mW and motor efficiencies between 20.3% and 59.0%.Economic analysis using RETScreen revealed capacity factors of 25.01% for the Burrard-to-King George route and 10.84% for the Burrard-to-Waterfront route. However, extended payback periods (50-133 years) and negative internal rates of return (-5.7% to -12.1%) were observed. Despite these economic challenges, the system achieved a 93% reduction in carbon emissions, aligning with Vancouver’s climate goals.This research highlights the environmental benefits of train-induced wind energy in urban transit systems and emphasizes the need for better turbine designs, cost-reduction measures, and supportive policies.
| Type de document: | Compte rendu de conférence |
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| Éditeurs: | Éditeurs ORCID Hof, Lucas A. NON SPÉCIFIÉ Di Labbio, Giuseppe NON SPÉCIFIÉ Tahan, Antoine NON SPÉCIFIÉ Sanjosé, Marlène NON SPÉCIFIÉ Lalonde, Sébastien NON SPÉCIFIÉ Demarquette, Nicole R. NON SPÉCIFIÉ |
| Date de dépôt: | 18 déc. 2025 15:33 |
| Dernière modification: | 18 déc. 2025 15:33 |
| URI: | https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/32510 |
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