Rotary power generating apparatus and methods of making and using the same

An engine, comprising:

• a) a rotary hub enclosing a manifold, the manifold receiving a fuel supply conduit and having a plurality of outlets, each connected to one of a corresponding plurality of fuel distribution conduits;
• b) a plurality of blades, radially distributed around the hub, each of said blades having (i) a first end joined or fixed to the hub, (ii) a passage for air to flow to a second, distal end of the blade, (iii) one of the fuel distribution conduits therein or thereon, and (iv) a combustion chamber at the second, distal end of the blade, each said combustion chamber being configured to (I) receive fuel from a corresponding one of the fuel distribution conduits and air from the passage in the corresponding one of the blades, (II) burn or detonate the fuel, and (III) direct heated or expanded air and combustion gases in a direction that rotates the blades and the hub;
• c) an axle or shaft joined or fixed to the hub, configured to rotate with the hub;
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• d) a generator operably connected to the axle or shaft, configured to convert a torque from the axle or shaft to electricity;
• e) an anemometer, configured to measure a wind speed;
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• f) a controller configured to control one or more operations of the engine based at least in part on the wind speed.