A wind turbine I, and 3 others, made for a group Physics project. 6 inch PVC pipe was used to make the blades and the body for the wind turbine. Blades were mounted on an AC motor that was pulled out of an air conditioner. When testing the wind turbine, we were able to generate around 30 Volts. In video, wind turbine is being spun by black fan in background. General design was copied from here: www.mdpub.com
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DIY Wind Turbine Like A Whirligig Mounted Inside A Funnel EarthTechling by Jeanne Roberts Wind turbines are a wonderful way to generate electricity, but most of the wind turbines installed in the United States and elsewhere are, figuratively speaking, monsters, requiring a special truck to haul the base unit and a crane to ... |
DIYer creates mini hydropower generator from discarded materials Power Engineering Magazine Instructables, the online community that teaches the public how to go about building useful projects, has showcased a DIY mini hydropower generator to teach kids the rewards of recycling. Instructables member, masynmachien, was the brains behind the ... |
 msnbc.com | Wind farm plan for 'Wuthering Heights' region riles Bronte fans msnbc.com By Jim Gold, msnbc.com staff Proposed wind turbines that would go up in moorlands that inspired “Wuthering Heights” are generating controversy with the Brontë Society and nearby villagers, according to reports in United Kingdom media. and more » |
Can B&Q turn eco-awareness into cold hard cash? MindfulMoney Under the scheme, anyone who installs a renewable or low-carbon electricity-generating technology, such as solar panels or a wind turbine, gets paid not only for the electricity generated, even if they used it themselves, but also for any surplus ... and more » |
The 10 best science kits The Independent Green Science Potato Clock £10.99, toysrus.co.uk Harness the power of an old spud to power your own DIY bedside clock – a great way to get youngsters enthused by science. 4. Air+Water Power Science Kit £32.99, curiousminds.co.uk Build your own ... |
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