PVC pipe blades and rotor for HAWT from scrap. 3 Simple Ways to Share What You Make With Instructables you can share what you make with the world and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.
Create on the go: Groups » Forums » Answers » Featured Groups Login share what you make > PVC pipe blades and rotor for HAWT from scrap. by Dr Qui Download 7 Steps + Collection Favorite Intro Intro: PVC pipe blades and rotor for HAWT from scrap. NOTE: This was a proof of concept project, just to show that it is possible to use the casting from an old washing machine to make a... Step 1: Marking the pipe The first thing was to mark out the pipe. Step 2: Cutting Once the pipe was marked out i clamped it to the bead of my wood lathe for cutting.
Step 3: Marking and cutting the segments. I marked each of the segments 1 1/2" in at each end and used a chalk line to mark a line along the segment. the chalk line did not show up to good so ... Build a Savonius VAWT to Make Electricity 2012 Update. Once upon a time, I wrote an instructable on this subject and it has changed my life.
As things have progressed very slowly, to some it may have appeared that I fell off the planet. To those that know me, it has been a difficult and arduous but rewarding process. Here , I would like to again share a Do It Yourself version of the turbine that I hope will also help change the world. If this sounds idealistic, forgive me, I tend to be that way. :) I want to thank everyone - over 100 commenters on my original project - for their input and knowledge as well as their questions that lead me further in my pursuit. I will try to take an approach on this project where I will give steps first and explanations of why following. Build your own Savonius VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) VAWT Lenz type. Stage 1. Converting wind power to rotary motion. Update April 2012 The first and foremost thing I must to say is that Edwin Lenz deserves every single bit of credit for this turbine design. check out his website below, this build was based on his designs although I added my own outside the box style thinking to the build design and use of unconventional materials.
The wings are basically exactly to Edwin Lenz design specs, with a sign design change to suit the materials I used. I just discovered that the Intro Page has gone missing so I'm doing my best to re write it from memory, plus I want to tell how it has stood up to the weather over the last 3 years and what I would have changed if i was doing it again. This was built to see how this new unique design compared to various vertical turbines, squirrels cages and savonious types just created to much drag at one side that just lost way too much power leaing you with very little torque.
How to Build a Wind Power Generator. Video How to Build a Wind Power Generator Harvesting the wind for energy is not a new concept.
The origins of using the winds to to produce mechanical energy are lost in the mists of time . Mankind was using wind power to move his ships and grind his grain at least a couple thousand years ago. With the advent of electricity it was only natural to utilise this abundant source of raw power. Early wind turbines in the beginning of the 20Th century provided some of the first usable electricity to farms and businesses before the coming of the electric power lines. DIY 1000 watt wind turbine. How I built an electricity producing wind turbine. Several years ago I bought some remote property in Arizona.
I am an astronomer and wanted a place to practice my hobby far away from the terrible light pollution found near cities of any real size. I found a great piece of property. The problem is, it's so remote that there is no electric service available. That's not really a problem. No electricity equals no light pollution. One thing I noticed right away about my property is that most of the time, the wind is blowing.
More details on this project and my other alternative energy projects including my home-built solar panels, and my home-built biomass gasifier can be found on my web site.