multiple inline micro inline hydro generator.

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daveparf

New Member

• Mar 22, 2013

• #1

Hi boys and girls, this is my first post so here go's ;-)
I have made multiple micro inline hydro generators that are powerd by 15mm water mains.
My question is, how can i join 3 AC generators to one stepup transformer without the generators fighting each other?
To give you an idea what im doing, i have videos on youtube called "hydrogeny".
Thanks Dave.

 

alec_t

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Most Helpful Member

• Mar 22, 2013

• #2

how can i join 3 AC generators to one stepup transformer without the generators fighting each other?

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Don't see how you can unless all 3 are in phase with each other. One possibility to combine their outputs regardless of phase would be to rectify then combine, and use a DC-to-DC converter to up the combination voltage.

 

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daveparf

New Member

• Mar 22, 2013

• #3

well i did use them as DC at first so it could charge batterys, but now i want to play with AC.
Is there a way of pulsing DC so it will act as AC so i can step up with a transformer?
Thanks Dave.

 

tcmtech

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Most Helpful Member

• Mar 22, 2013

• #4

You may want to read up on the Grid Tie inverter threads here.

I have put lots of info into how to build basic units that take lower voltage DC inputs and step it up and synchronize it to the AC mains.

 

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daveparf

New Member

• Mar 22, 2013

• #5

Thanks alot, il take a look.
Im new to electrics so fogive me for this stupid post. Lol

 

tcmtech

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #6

Trust me you are not even close to being a stupid post here.