Transforming Sailing and Power Generation with The Ocean Kite Engine
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- Contact Christian Harrell, Founder and Lead Engineer of OKE at Christian.Harrell.OKELLC@gmail.com
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The Ocean Kite Engine (OKE) incorporates regen kite control technology, enabling it to generate electrical power and/or providing propulsion. This dual functionality allows the OKE to not only propel boats using wind power but also charge its systems, offering a sustainable solution for energy generation and marine propulsion. Its design leverages advancements in control technology, making it adaptable to various applications beyond sailing, including off-grid energy supply.
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This is an awesome concept. But awesome concepts aren't that rare. What is rare, is someone taking the time, and putting in the effort to actually bring their concept to life. The way you're going about it so far makes me believe you'll be able to do it.
Yes, I'm very impressed.. intricate design, build and execution. This guy is on the money, amirite??
And it failed...
Works for a kayak. 😂😂
first of all, awesome concepts are rare. and it takes money before time and effort.
Shout out to Robert Murray-Smith for his endless stream of inspiring videos regarding alternative energy generation. I think you've built a marvelous machine here, looking forward to your updates! Cheers!
You're right, invariably when I am interested in learning about a new concept I look to him for an equally, educated, and enthusiast answer.
I worked on a project like this to generate electricity with kites in college about a decade ago. I don't think it ever got working even close to this well and you solved a lot problems we didn't even think about. Kudos!
I absolutely love this idea! I started kite surfing about a decade ago. These days I fly a power paramotor. It's incredible how much energy can be generated by the wind/kite. Putting this on a sailboat would be ideal! Keep up the great work I'll be watching every video!
no one on the open seas will ever see one of these, it is totally impeccable and if you know anything about sailing with wind and ships you will smirk as you watch this video,
Was your comment supposed to be cryptic and unclear? If so, you nailed it.
Few things I noticed, as a kite surfer:
- the kite doesn't need to move around constantly, unless during low wind conditions.
- If the kite falls into the water, the boat will continue to move in the direction of the kite, making it impossible to relaunch. The system also needs to rewind faster than the speed of the boat otherwise the boat can hit the kite while on the water and cables end up entengled in the boat parts.
Very valid concern. What we do is monitor tension through the motor, when tension drops below a certain point, the kite engine reels in the line until a desirable tension is met.
I watched this without sound while being in a restaurant. The video still explained everything very well.
Definetely gonna watch it again with sound, but so far i can already tell that it's exceptional good work.
Speaking from an engineering and editing perspective!
Youre missing out on some silky narration
My word...Wind powered boats, what a time to be alive!!!
Best comment ever 🤣
Haha!
Ok captain Jack aubrey…
Right? lol. But seriously, we have come along way since the Mayflower.
1) A kite can have the same power as a sail 4x larger,
2) the wind speed is much stronger higher up (when the wind speed doubles, the kite becomes x8 more powerful because of the cubic relationship of windspeed and lift).
3) Also, people could save a lot of money with 95% less rigging..
4) There is no annoying heeling motion that typical sailboats have.
5) Plus, this can double as a wind generator to charge batteries.
@@Ocean_Kite_Engine What about upwind performance?
There are a few companies working on using kites for wind power: (1) kitemill of Norway has a 100kw unit, (2) Kite Energy in Italy has a 100kw unit, and (3) Kite Power of the Netherlands is selling a 30kw unit and has a 100kw unit in development.
Seems like none of them besides Skysails can move a boat.. and I have reservations with rigid wings and turbines aloft with conductive cables.. (especially for small scale testing) They are super expensive, and the cost of a crash can be catastrophic, and take a very long time to build.. Traditional wind turbine blades are eroding in half the time they thought.. I fear the same will happen with these rigid wings if they don't crash first.
I think kites should be thought of like tires on a car.. Durable but ultimately replaceable.
Adding the SP80 speed sailing (kite) project from Switzerland to this list! Aiming at 80knots.
Nice job. I'm an engineer and a sailor. I too have considered this but never pursued it because I couldn't work out a practical way for average sailors to easily deploy and retrieve the sail in all conditions they encounter. It also has to operate hands off to be practical. Good luck.
My thoughts too but he's billing it as "for the ultra-performance sailboat". So if you're talking about racers, hey, they'll get it done and use it in the right conditions right? as he says a "super spinnaker". So, so cool! Maybe the power generation will be enough to drive propellers/charge batteries, and thus weasel some more upwind/no wind performance out of it? I'm eagerly following this.
You've got it, you definitely understand the difficulties, We will likely have a quiver of different kites like a sailor has a set of sails for different conditions. We are developing launching strategies and kite storage, techniques. If you have any ideas definitely drop me a line.There are so many talented people involved in this project.. and the demand for kiteboats is much higher than I expected.. but when you look at the tradeoffs, it makes perfect sense.
The more you understand how is the work condition on the sea, the more you will think this is not very practical and not worth the additional effort and safety risks.
I lived aboard a boat off the hook for 5 years in preparation for this@@yuuyahiguchi7235
@@Ocean_Kite_Engine Kudos to your commitment and effort. Then you must really understand the countless challenges on these systems.
had this idea about 10 years ago for a sailing concept i wanted to do. what you have done is absolutely amazing brother! very impressive.
I have had the pleasure of working with the Makani engineers on some of thier tether projects. I am thrilled to see people take the tech and run with it. I am looking forward to seeing how it will work with a full-size boat.
Must of been fun. I remember they were working on cargo ship kites around 09' but nothing manifested from it
Several of the engineers went on to Kitty Hawk where there were more tethered excersizes. Nothing in the public eye. Some tethers were between two aircraft though. That is about all I can say. @@eyesyc
really elegant solution. i love the idea of the deconstructed sailboat.
Fantastic concept Christian and congratulations on coming this far as many people never get past the initial idea. You are already forming partnerships with people which is a fantastic base to start out with and your vision is very inspiring. I look forward to seeing the rest of your journey and wish you massive success with your invention!
First full length video! Awesome.
It was about time, thanks for your patience. More longerform videos to come.
I have been obsessing over kiteboats and have seen so few people/companies exploring the options. I'm really excited to watch your journey! Wishing you much success
HOLY COW!~. all those ideas in my head,, that so many other mariners just dismissed,, THIS ENGINEER, has seen clearly, I look forward to seeing this in use
Hey brother, i appreciate your hard work and dedication! Best of luck and keep driving forward, hope i keep seeing more updates.
Very soon! Ive got a few surprises in the works.
Happy to see this. You're on your way to a great future. Remember to include the benefits (results/ transformations) to anything you're describing (tech/ feature / solution). Think about your ideal buyer for this and talk about the ways it would improve their life, preferably in their language.
You mean blank stares means people don't understand what I'm saying? lol, I have always had difficulty with this.. Definitely open to suggestions on strategies to be more accessible.
@Ocean_Kite_Engine You could try finding a person or small group of trusted individuals fitting your target market demographic, who can inspect or even review your engine in operation - then film them doing so. Ideal collaborators will have a personal understanding of potential product applications, and are willing to be included of the next phase of testing and development in exchange for generating publicity material. TL;DR this is already really cool - but for it to instantly impress anyone, you may have to mount it onto a boat and put people on that boat and have them go "Wow, that IS cool!"
I look forward to seeing more. Awesome work 💜
Very cool! Thank you for putting in the time and work on this. Truly inspiring!
Stoked for this technology. When ready, I will have one on my deck.
I love the design / verify / redesign strategy, especially the rotating kite attached to a rotating engine to keep the lines from getting twisted.
The gondola blew me away, only the drag necessary for the keel. Put the "boat" in the air.
Man, this is the type of tech that I get really excited about!
Refined the ideas in the zeit geist and brought them to amazing fruition. Kudos for the clear thinking and persistence.
I was mesmerized!
My mind is blown🤯 this is amazing!
How wonderfully inspiring! Man, brain, wonder, future, humanity!
Amazing, love your RnD, Great work
Yeah, this is going places! Thank you, congratulations, and good luck!
This is soo cool! I've been dreaming up a similar thing. But I'd not considered the regen idea. It's brilliant! Thank you for continuing this. Can't wait to see where it goes next.
I've been closely following your research and I'm genuinely impressed by the innovative work you're undertaking. It's truly inspiring, and I find our interests align, especially in the realm of kite design which I am also exploring.
Upon reviewing your system, I've identified what I believe is a fundamental limitation, not with the engine you've ingeniously crafted but with the current kite design being utilized. The crux of the issue lies in achieving stable force production. The inherent instability of the kite in flight seems to be a significant barrier, particularly when factoring in the ocean's tendency to produce waves at unpredictable frequencies and lengths.
The chosen kite design appears suboptimal as it struggles with fluctuations in power output, primarily due to the hull's interaction with wave dynamics. The process of converting drag force into linear motion and navigating through the wind encounters inefficiencies, especially as the kite slips through the air. This is noticeable as the hull approaches and traverses over waves, leading to varying energy demands and consequently, the kite's erratic speed across its flight path.
At the core of this issue, the kite's need to maneuver in a figure-eight pattern for power generation is counterproductive, given the need for stable flight and consistent power axis alignment. Additionally, the vessel itself could benefit from a mechanism that adjusts its speed to harmonize with wave frequencies, potentially enhancing speed and ensuring the kite's stable flight.
I am eager to collaborate with you to develop a kite design that embodies stability in both flight and power axis, alongside a system for the hull that dynamically adjusts to wave patterns, aiming for increased efficiency and speed. I believe that through joint efforts, we can overcome these challenges and contribute significantly to this field.
I look forward to the possibility of working together. Please let me know if you're interested in discussing this further.
I realized kites are the limitation too, I plan to do a deep dive into this topic soon, care to email me?
Christian.Harrell.OKELLC@gmail.com
Very exciting! can't wait to see this on the water / ice / snow / dunes / land...
I love how crazy this is! Keep going at it!
I wish my mind could work at a fraction of the capacity yours does. This is how progress happens..
Coolest thing I have seen in a long time. I’m excited to see where it his goes
Awesome project, I will be following your progress.
Wonderful design, thank you!
Cool stuff can’t wait for an update
Fantastic work all the way around. Can't wait to see how far this can go.
What a fantastic design and beautifully engineered!!! I love how versatile it is. I bet you’re constantly finding new ways that it can be implemented, You earned my sub ✌️
You got it! that's really the goal! And thank you!
I love the concept of the gondola. This is true disruptive thinking!
Loved ur vision and proof of concept.. where there's a will, there's a way!
Great job, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Nice design. All of the potential issues will be fun to resolve. Keep going. . .
Ahoy from an Island in the North Atlantic - where we have lots of Wind!!!
Great concept and I am super impressed at the amount of work you have put into it. Do tell more as you progress through your iterations. Best of luck!
Im very happy to see people working on harnessing this power . However far you get there will be things learned and all my best wishes to you to reach your own objectives. The idea of the cable controll in a module form for various applications is wonderful. It seems to me the kites need work in becoming more self stabilizing without the need for constant trimming, even if it loses efficiency. Thanks for your work. I'll be following
A mod for 80 yo hiking hills would be great!
wow, this is amazing, basically a portable wind turbine generator right there
This is interesting and impressive. Happy to see this kind of research going on here in Seattle.
I often used a single line kite called a sled. It created a lot of lift, very stable at 15 to 20 knots and pulled my boat along very well. You could use it not only downwind but with a decent amount of lateral surface would work well 45 degrees off downwind and if you designed it so that it would pull ahead of the center of the the lateral area, you could balance the rudder and kite so that you could sail without a hand on the tiller just as you would normally. I always used a "Tiller Tender" and never touched the tiller except to change course. Because the kite's line of effort was very low, it would lift the bow. Nice.
I don't know anything about any of this stuff, but i hope that means the youtube algorithm is making this go viral because its super cool
i have thought about a system like this. really cool to see it happening.
Wow, I had a kite for my inflatable dinghy, used a broom stick for manual control but you are taking this further than I ever though of. You opened up mind to the possibilities.
I actually have a friend, he runs a little company called Pacific Sky Power. He makes smaller kite controllers for kayaks and inflatables.. I think we might revamp his design.. Def stay posted
I have old kites, 9m and 11m. Where can I donate?
That would help so much! Can you email me?? Im at this stage right now!
Christian.Harrell.OKELLC@gmail.com@@merrymoppet
It has been awhile since I’ve seen anyone messing around with with those concepts.
I toyed around with some designs and models using water kites back then too.
Amazing concept! I can’t wait to see it in action. I’ll be waiting for further updates.
I subscribed. All the best.
Great video. Keep them coming.👍
Very interesting and it looks this concept has a solid future, with so many applications. Great work and a very informative video. I am looking forward to seeing more.
Awesome!
Truly inspirational project
Fantastic. So much potential.
Good luck with this venture, brilliant stuff...
Great work,awesome!
Dude! That is freakin' awesome!
Well done man, amazing work! Don’t listen to the haters, so many couch trolls that don’t do much in real life. Good effort
"There goes my hero! Watch him as he goes!"
Amazing Work!!
This was wonderful! subbed! Looking forward to following along
sport kite flyer here, facinating stuff here.
AWESOME idea
These ideas are awsome!
Awesome work brother
Ok, I'm following this with great interest.
Dude this project is so great, Keep it up.
That's absolute dope stuff brooo !
The Regen is a game changer
I love what your are doing. Very interested in traction application.
Also being able to put a kite wing up mounted to a boat that can maintain itself with you tech has communication and rescue applications.
It’s brilliant!
Awesome project .. I suppose even lighter than air airships could use this technology very cool
Thats a great idea, Imagine a lighter than air ship that was able to use a underwater kite as a keel. It could then go upwind with minimal power
Shrink it down to be something a very small boat could use. I'm talking 12 to 8 foot boats.
Also, we need some means of reducing sail.
A major issue is changing wind conditions. Sometimes the wind is light and sometimes the wind is heavy. In sailboats, you "reef" to deal with increasing wind conditions. Your kite needs to be able to reduce sail area as wind increases.
If you don't know how to do that yet, this further makes the small boat concept a good idea as the notion there would just be "don't use it unless the wind is behaving."
If you could shrink this down to something small boats could use... I think it would have an immediate market. And once it proves itself at that scale, it could be scaled up and justified on the proven small boat performance.
I am working with a partner on a controller for smaller boats and kayaks.. Definitely subscribe that will be out in a few months.
The Kite Engine as you see it now has a "depower" line that effectively "reefs" the sail.
Very cool. You've inspired me to investigate this and learn some interesting things.
Absolutely brilliant 🪁
Greetings from windy Colorado, first video I happened upon this morning and I'm blown away, fantastic concept, subscribed and send my best wishes.
I spend a lot of time in CO! If I wasnt in washington I would be there! Thank you for the support!
Someones finally solved the mystery of the Antikythera mechanism
Very creative - reminds me of Zipline ! Great engineering
Dude you are a genius
I work for Airseas, a startup developing a kite than can pull commercial ship, I'm always looking for ideas that could be used on kiteboats and this one seems quite promising, I'd like to see more of how you set up the system( can launch the kite directly next to the POD or does it need to be far away ?) and hopefully more videos of this system in the future, maybe on a boat next time ! :)
Outstanding!
That is awesome.
The YT algorithm brought me here and wow I'm glad it did! What a cool and interesting project! I'll be following progress so please keep posting. I have a marine service business in Anacortes- I'd love to be a part of putting one of these on a boat in the area.... plenty of wind in the San Juans!!! Cheers!
-Mac
Hey Shoot me an email! Maybe we could work something out! The San Juans are my true home! Christian.Harrell.OKELLC@gmail.com
I love this concept, I have thought many times that a kite could be a useful sail. I was thinking a round kite. I tried building kite UAV's many years ago, back then control was a challenge. Look forward to when you mount it on boat.
It's hilarious to think all this work is just to remove a mast or tower. Seems like something out of Don Quixote.
Fascinating concept. Be great if you could share some more specific capacities like ability to propel a catamaran to windward and potential electrical output when not being used for propulsion.
Definitely subscribe, I will get into all the details in upcoming videos. People seem to enjoy these long form videos which is great for better explanations
This is amazing. Good luck with it👍
that is super neat.. I love it.
Hello from Thunder bay, .this is cool as heck!
When I first suggested my comment to Robert Murray-Smith, I was imagining the kite not only as a propulsion method, but as a way to spin a flywheel, which constantly charges a bank of batteries.
The vehicle I'm hoping to design won't be limited to any specific terrain!
Very very cool
Brilliant!
There was a documentary about using kites to lift heavy stones. They were proposing that kites could have been used to lift the stones of the pyramids. Apparently the kites could easily lift the weight but control was difficult. You could have solved their problem.
I would love to see that! I'll look that up! Thanks!
Wishing you good luck! Masts are indeed over rated