An example of the pods at Dallas Love Field Airport – credit: JetWind Corporation
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network.
Jet Engine Exhaust is Turned into Electricity to Power Dallas International Airport
An intuitive piece of hardware collects days’ worth of renewable energy from airplane engine exhaust before takeoff from a Dallas airport.
“Boarding is completed” is a common refrain heard over the intercom system in the moments before taxiing to the runway.
At that moment, the pilot will begin a series of engine tests and pre-flight checks, during which the turbine engines will idle with their ferocious noise and exhaust fumes.
A company called JetWind has realized that all that idling force is like the strong winds needed to power a wind turbine and has built a series of pods that can capture it during the 5-10 minutes the aircraft is sitting at the gate waiting for clearance to taxi.
“The main goal of our project is to harness the consistent wind created by jets and convert it into an eco-friendly energy source,” JetWind’s founder and president, Dr. T. O. Souryal, told Interesting Engineering.
“What was once considered wasted energy can now benefit energy grids, ultimately promoting smarter and more sustainable infrastructure across the globe.”
Three years of testing between 2021 and 2024 have informed the official deployment of JetWind’s flagship product at Dallas Love Field airport. 13 sets of pods will sit beneath the gate hooked up to external batteries that connect to the grid the airport uses. Solar panels add to the energy generation, and the whole set can create about 30 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, enough to power a family home for a few days.
While it isn’t nearly what the average airport will consume during a day of operations, when combined with 12 other systems like it, it can make a big difference in reducing the building’s carbon footprint.
“Dallas Love Field has always been a hub of progress, and the introduction of JetWind’s Energy Capturing Pods reinforces its position as a testing ground for innovative technologies,” said former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert.
“By converting man-made wind into energy, we highlight Dallas as a leader in sustainable solutions and prove that cities can take significant steps toward tackling global energy challenges.”
The debut of the JetWind pods at Love Field has attracted attention from around the globe, including companies and governments from Switzerland, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, the UK, France, and Australia.
The good news in today’s story is that not all energy projects are enormous. Even the little ones count. Today’s JohnKu is about little steps. I hope you have a beautiful weekend.
Small by John W. Howell © 2024
Even small projects,
Can add up to big savings . . .
It is worth small steps.
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An interesting addition to Love Field, a hub for thousands of daily corporate adventures. Let’s hope it saves as planned.
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I am always amazed at how folks come up with ideas like this. I can imagine an engineer sitting in the airport watching these jets run up and getting the project started. Thanks, Grant.
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I get into the YouTube videos showing the inventions of creative individuals, and from my view, many “art” projects could become “sustainable” masterpieces akin to converting jet blasts into electricity. Today’s 3D printers make this doable and affordable. Enjoy the weekend!
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Great comment, Grant. I think at the center of invenmtion is inspiration.
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Interesting. They said it doesn’t create a lot of energy compared to what an airport uses, but every little bit helps. Maybe they can make smaller ones you can put on your roof. The wind we’ve had lately would work great with this system.
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Someone should look into that for sure. Even if it only powered the lights it would be an improvement.
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True. I think they would really help with coastal houses here. Lots of wind.
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I remember when we lived on the coast it was usually 10-15 miles an hour day and night.
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Winds have been 15-25 here lately. I’m inland too.
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Wow.
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You’re so right – each of these projects counts, big or small. Thank you for sharing this news story, John.
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It is always fun to find these gems. 💎 😊
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This is a cool idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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I agree. Seems simple too. Thanks, Craig.
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Take enough small steps, and you’ll reach your destination.
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Which gives rise to the steady as she goes process. Thanks, Liz. 😊
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You’re welcome, John.
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😊
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Brilliant use of new ideas and technology, John.
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I agree, Pat.
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Dear John
What a great idea 👍👍
Thanks for telling us.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I wish the F4oC a peaceful weekend as well. 😀
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Love Field needs to be congratulated for this innovative idea!!
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I agree, GP. It is a start.
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Fantastic that people see opportunities for change with stuff like engine exhaust. And that they strive to make something better.
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It amazes me how some folks can see opportunity like this.
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Small steps are always worth it, John. Thanks for sharing this.
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I agree, Dan
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What a great idea! Every small cog can be part of a big eco-friendly wheel.
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I agree, Stevie.
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That’s a real good idea. It makes sense to use the jet engine exhausts to make electricity. Thanks for letting us know, John.
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It does seem like a good idea, Tim. Thanks
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This is wonderful. One of those ‘why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?’ moments. Good for them!
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I know right? 😊
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An interesting and clever use of jet engine exhaust. If we keep this up, our fossil fuel usage will decrease – we need more clever people like these!
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I agree, Noelle. These people are clever.
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This really sounds like a winner, John
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Yes it does, Robbie.
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Wow. To even come up with this is amazing. To put it into practice is awe-inspiring. Wonderful share, John.
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I agree, Dale. I was very impressed.
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So cool!
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An ingenious idea! And right here in the Big D! Thanks for sharing, John.
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Yup. Right in your city. Thanks, Jan.
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That is really great news, John. Hope we can install it in Madison too.
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I think they should be all over the place. Thanks, Rebecca.
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My partner is in Aerospace. I sent him the article and he liked it so much he forwarded it to a friend.
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How nice. 😊
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Lovely JohnKu … and how great is this news. Do you know if any other airports are planning to initiate similar measures, John?
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Lovely JohnKu … and how great is this news. Do you know if any other airports are planning to initiate similar measures, John?
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I don’t know specifically but others are looking at it.
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This is pretty amazing. You say companies are interested. I wonder how the airports can move the captured energy and how companies can use it. Interesting.
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A big ole cable to a battery is the way to move it.
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This is amazing. Glad somebody can come up with the big ideas like this. Have a great weekend, John!
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I’m glad too. Thanks, Teri.
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Bravo Dallas! 👏🏻 How brilliant and wonderful to see interest from other locations.
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I agree. Thanks, Michele.
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You’re welcome, John.
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😊
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I especially like the opening groove. You’ve kept your 100% in tact this week.
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Oops, well that’s a first. That was a comment from a previous post. Feel free to dump it. WordPress is not accepting 20% of my comments lately, and I’ve had to start saving them, rather than having to retype the whole thing again when it doesn’t go through the first time.
What I had said was this was a brilliant idea. My only question is I wondered why it hadn’t happened sooner?
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In order for the comments to work on some places you cannot click on comment in the email. You have to open the post and then go to the comment section. This will help. The jet wind generators is a great idea. Thanks, Pete
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Exciting!
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That is a very clever idea I had not even heard of before.
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It was new to me as well.
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That’s pretty cool!
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I agree. Thanks, Deborah.
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Wow…absolutely LOVE this innovation! Thanks for sharing, John. I can always count on your to provide a good story on Friday.
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My Friday stories go back to a time when I was complaining about the world politic. That kind of thing is not consistent with my overall goal of entertainment. I decided to focus my energy on the positive. So the Friday feature was born. Thanks for the comment, Monika and thanks for allowing me to explain.
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Politics any more are so negative and zap the soul; no one needs that. These feel good stories are a much better way of getting through the news by being uplifting and positive.
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I so agree with you, Monika. Thanks.
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I love all these creative ideas that do make a difference!
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I think so, too, Denise.
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Brilliant!
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I agree.
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It’s a brilliant idea, really. And hey, small steps do lead to big solutions.
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So true. Thanks, Marc
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Thanks for the encouraging info, John!
Yes, baby steps, as the JohnKu says”add up”.
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I think this is a promising system. 🌬️X
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Yes!!!
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Nice line up!
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