Hi all,
I'm planning to build a vertical axis wind turbine, but first I want to construct a small model to get used to the process and experience pros & cons myself instead of dry reading.
I'm looking for ideas, advice or references to a good sources on this topic.
I divided project into 3 main parts:
* Mechanics;
I beleive I can handle mechanics. I'm looking at similar design:
**broken link removed**
* Power Generation - Alternator;
I have a lot of questions on this part. Anyone knows a *GOOD* source on this topic that would not be project specific?
In general I'm looking information on how to:
* Choose magnets;
* Choose coil wire;
* Choose number of winds;
* Estimate power output;
* Power Storage & Consumption - Electronics & Programming;
I'm looking to build a circuit to display rpm, wind speed and power output. IMHO first two mesurements could be achieved by processing AC signal from alternator (?). Then it would convert to DC and feed the battery if needed.
Thanks a lot!
P.S. I plan to document the progress and produce document on how to build VAWT with everything I know and will learn to give something back to the community.
I'm planning to build a vertical axis wind turbine, but first I want to construct a small model to get used to the process and experience pros & cons myself instead of dry reading.
I'm looking for ideas, advice or references to a good sources on this topic.
I divided project into 3 main parts:
* Mechanics;
I beleive I can handle mechanics. I'm looking at similar design:
**broken link removed**
* Power Generation - Alternator;
I have a lot of questions on this part. Anyone knows a *GOOD* source on this topic that would not be project specific?
In general I'm looking information on how to:
* Choose magnets;
* Choose coil wire;
* Choose number of winds;
* Estimate power output;
* Power Storage & Consumption - Electronics & Programming;
I'm looking to build a circuit to display rpm, wind speed and power output. IMHO first two mesurements could be achieved by processing AC signal from alternator (?). Then it would convert to DC and feed the battery if needed.
Thanks a lot!
P.S. I plan to document the progress and produce document on how to build VAWT with everything I know and will learn to give something back to the community.