Windmills

motor/generators for homemade windmill?

i am thinking about try to make a homemade windmill. for a hs science competition, i made a small scale one that worked well, and we had to use the standard little DC motors as the generator and it worked well.
when i was talking w/ my tech teacher, he said that this would only work w/ dc motors, i mean the generating power part. is this true, b/c i have an old blender motor i was thinking of trying to turn into a windmill motor? if you have any more questions about the motor, i will try to answer them as best i can. i also have an old garage door motor. will either work?
thanks

Fisher Paykel Smartdrive motor/generator?

Where can I find a Smartdrive motor from a Fisher Paykel washing maching ? I have googled it many times and I find plenty of info for making a windmill generator out of one of these but I can not find a retailer to buy one from.

What would you need to do to a brushless DC motor to turn it into a generator?

I am new to learning about generators and dont know much about DC electricity. I am experimenting with building a windmill for household power. Would machining the shaft and placing magnets in it work? I am first building one with homemade coils and earth magnets, but somebody suggested using a dc motor housing and thought i would check into it. Thanks for any input.

What parts of a wind generator change kinetic energy into electical energy?

I made a wind generator, what parts do I need to hook it up to my electric grid, I don’t want battery back up.?

Where can I find the top part of an anemometer that catches the wind, or how to make one?

I’m doing a project making my own wind generator and I found out how to make the generator part, I just need a piece that resembles the wind-catching part of an anemometer. Anyone know how to make one or find one?

why do people always shoot down my noble small business ideas?

I’ve had very many ideas, but mom and dad tell me to get a job. I DON’T WANNA BE A SLAVE FOR 8.75 AN HOUR! I worked at target as a cashier, a cart attendant, and a food server. working for a low wage on black friday was not fun. I admire those who can do it with a smile. Also tried being a CNA, but got fired quickly.They should be paid a lot more! Then I went to an accelerated Wind Turbine Technician school, but couldn’t keep up, nor keep interested. It’s way more technical than I thought it would be! I admire these guys too! lol i’m being redundant
I want to help people in a BIG way, by doing something that has never been done before.
(like manufacture pianos for thousands less, or help teens get living-wage-paying jobs without a college degree, or manufacture unicycles for less money, selling awesome wood crafts like canoes, or being a musician and singing about peace, or farming organic food, etc…)

I’m sad because I want to be self-employed, but don’t know where to start.

please don’t say “get a job”, cuz it’s not that easy being 18, and with limited/no experience.

THXVRYMCH for your valuable time.

with love,
Nick

Is my Resume Good Enough…?

I am applying to be a wind turbine technician…i am currently one but am looking to move to another company,any tips or ideas to add is greatly appreciated.

ObjectiveTo Obtain a Position as a Wind Turbine Technician/Field Technician

ExperienceWIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN
Energy Maintenance Services
September 29th, 2008 – Currently employed
Job Responsibility
Perform repairs and maintenance on turbines
Change gearbox oil
Torque/Grease wind turbines
Completes applicable safety program training requirements

OIL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Nick and Dave’s Tire Store
April 14th 2007- September 28th, 2008
Job responsibility
Oil Changes
Checking Differential
Checking Batteries
Tire Break downs

PAINTER
Tim Palmer’s Painting
December 2006- April 2007
Job responsibility
Painting walls
Staining
Cutting In
Prep Work

MAINTENANCE/GROUNDS KEEPER
Kern County Fair Grounds
June 2006- November 2006
Job responsibility
Maintain Fair Grounds
Fork Lift Operator
Jack Hammer
Construction
Deconstruction
Pour Concrete
Supervised Work Release

EducationMonroe High School,
2000-2004
General Education

ReferencesReferences are available on request.

What do sustainable energy technicians do?

I ask because I can’t get a clear answer from the college near me thats offering the sustainable energy technician program which leads to an A.A.S.

I know what the course if for and what I will learn, but when I actually search for a sustainable energy technician JOB I can’t find anything whatsoever! I see other “green jobs” but all require a bachelors degree. So, is there anyone out there who can help me get a clearer picture of what exactly I can do with this degree? I see there are a few things listed that I can do, I’m not interested in installing and repairing in just one field though, I’d rather be more involved then that, in a job that pays more money then what some of these listed pay. If I have the knowledge in ALL of it then I want to use all of it, know what I mean?

Thanks in advance.

PS here is a part of the description.

In the SET courses’ labs, students will gain practical hands-on
experience in a variety of sustainable energy technologies. Students
will be qualified for entry-level positions in sustainable energy fields
such as wind, photovoltaic solar, biofuels and gasification.
These jobs include, but are not limited to:
• wind turbine installation and repair;
• solar panel installation and repair;
• energy efficient building, construction and remodeling;
• repair of energy-efficient vehicles;
• biofuels production;
• energy-efficiency assessment;
• alternative energy research; and
• geothermal installation and repair

Energy transformations in Windmills???

Im doing a project on Wind Energy and i must know the energy transformations in windmills.I’ve been looking on google but dont see any answers.

What kind of energy does a windmill produce?

Also its probably a stupid question but does it use wind energy to make energy? And it doesn’t matter what type of windmill it is just give me a couple of different types of energy it can produce.

Please and Thank You!

What is the average wage of someone who works in renewable energy?

What would someone who works in the renewable energy sector, like windmills etc get paid, what would be the starting off salary and what would the average salary be, what countrys could you travel to with it?, im thinking of getting into it in the future. Thanks, any information would be good.

Has anybody invented a SIMPLE device to allow home generated power to flow back into the grid?

Ok, I know that people have solar panels and windmills and such with some sort of device that allows the electric meter to run backwards. But, my thoughts is that we need a simple device that is inexpensive and that EVERY home could have that does the exact same thing.

Imagine if you could simply plug your tredmill into this device and save 50 cents or work with your kid on a amature solar setup to save a few bucks. I think a stepping stone like this would vastly accelerate people moving to more serious forms of personal power production. But, first it has to be affordable and out there in most homes.

Thoughts on this?

How can I reach director Michael Bay to show him my ideas for Transformers 3?

I am interested in partnering my company “Transformers Character Creation Studios” with Michael Bay to work together on characters for the next movie. I have developed the first character that I would like to show him so I need to find a way to talk to him. This is a new character I think will make a great villain for the next movie. He is a decepticon named “Pinwheel” and he transforms out of windmills. Its sort of to show people the dark side of windmills. His main weapon is a hemp whip and he also has a secondary weapon that is an electric pistol. He is very dangerous because he isn’t powered by the allspark he is powered by wind and can also control it. This is him

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8651/pinwheel.jpg

Anyway I need to reach Michael Bay to negotiate rights to the character and all the merchandise etc. I am the only one who can do the voice right (he sounds like starscream talking into a box fan) so we will have to decide on pricing for the voice work also.

Easy (Not for me) Physics Question?

Here are two homework questions (out of 47 LOL) that I couldn’t understand. If it helps, we are discussing work, energy, conservation of energy, etc. THANKS AS ALWAYS EVERYONE!!

1.)Rows of wind-powered generators are used in various windy locations to generate electric power. Does the power generated affect the speed? Would locations behind the “windmills” be windier if they aren’t there? Discuss this in terms of energy conservation.

(Problem at bottom of page with illustration)

http://dev.physicslab.org/Document.aspx?doctype=5&filename=Compilations_CPworkbook_WorkEnergy.xml

2.) Which block gets to the bottom of the incline first assuming no friction?
(Midway down the page)
http://dev.physicslab.org/Document.aspx?doctype=5&filename=Compilations_CPworkbook_WorkEnergy.xml

will it work: multiple generating engine?

So from what ive learned and asked it is impossible to get enough power to keep a battery charged off its own power no matter how many generators are used BUT Is it possible to use multiple energy sources running generators to one battery that would create a form of “free energy” (not in the real sense but the no fuel consumption sense)
Example:
Your vehicle has an independent battery for each wheel, each wheel has a series of 10 small wheels attatched to generators on top of them and as the wheel turns it generates power that is returned to the batteries, THEN a central battery would be attatched to generators throughout the car that would fill that small gap of lost energy, the cars roof would be covered in solar panels, the scoop would have a honeycomb of small windmills, ect and these would power the central battery that would send power to the 4 other batteries to fill the small gap of energy loss from the independent generators on the wheels. SO would it work?
i want realistic examples if you say its nonsense, weve gotten an engine to work for close to 15 minutes off its own power by using small generators, so the ammount of power needed to push that percentage over the “little bit of free” isnt much im asking if its been tested and where the info is because i believe it will work unless someone shows me proof it wont because what weve done here shows its close to possible
ps… steve… its that attitude thats why we arent surfing the galaxy yet. theres always a way. just gotta find that sweet spot

will it wiork: multiple generating engine?

So from what ive learned and asked it is impossible to get enough power to keep a battery charged off its own power no matter how many generators are used BUT Is it possible to use multiple energy sources running generators to one battery that would create a form of “free energy” (not in the real sense but the no fuel consumption sense)
Example:
Your vehicle has an independent battery for each wheel, each wheel has a series of 10 small wheels attatched to generators on top of them and as the wheel turns it generates power that is returned to the batteries, THEN a central battery would be attatched to generators throughout the car that would fill that small gap of lost energy, the cars roof would be covered in solar panels, the scoop would have a honeycomb of small windmills, ect and these would power the central battery that would send power to the 4 other batteries to fill the small gap of energy loss from the independent generators on the wheels. SO would it work?

Use Less but cost more?

hummm! in front of me is nestle plastic bottle water, lable says 30% less plastic used to make..then why is the price the same?? should it be 30% less of cost..

Cars made with less ,mostly recyled metal..hummm!! cost is much more…

now there making more solar/windmill type products to make and power cities…do you think the cost of your bill will go down..think again!

so why are cost the same or even more!!

and dont give me that garbage about cost more to reuse ,or recyle crap..that is not true,i have family thats in that field..from there mouths there saying its all about money not trying to save the earth..

I used to do curb side recycling alot, but not anymore!! after i thought about how many pockets i filled with my reused/recyled items, and my grocery bill gets higher and higher i will never again..

now im going to see some idiot reply back saying our land fields are getting full….hahaha we are not the only country, have you seen china? philippines ? africa??…Ive been to philippines, 5 min. outside and your nose is filled with black stuff, asian countries are the largest diesel users, skys are alot worst then cali.. there not changing there ways and we cant do anything about it…now think what country is the largest population?? HINT ITS NOT THE USA !!

Who sang the song “Windmills of your mind”?

I thought it was Jose Feliciano but apparently not.

who originally sang the windmills of your mind in the 1960′s?

What’s going on in “The Windmills of your Mind”?

At this precise moment?
barmyowlscoo: Nice of you to mention it!
Will you tell Ellie29UK?
Bex: It’s a song! Think, “Thomas Crown Affair” The one with Steve McQueen

where can i find free information about building windmills?

i’m building an electrical windmill turbine for my home to save energy

i am thinking about getting a windmill for my home in nepa or solar pannels to save money on heating bills?

anyone with opinions?

What percentage of solar panels & windmills built in the US are built using illegals?

Months ago when Obama toured a solar panel manufacturing plant all of the workers were told to stay home that day. The vast majority were hispanics.

Didn’t Obama want a bunch of illegals in his green energy photo op?

How much would it cost to put wind turbines (Windmills) in a city?

Its for a class project, so please give me serious answers!

best 750 kw a month windmill?

I’m looking for an affordable windmill that will power my house.it(my house)uses more than 3000 kw(monthly).i would like to fully eliminate these costs with a total of 6 windmills.that would mean each turbine would have to produce 500 kw monthly.any suggestions. (plus ten for best answer)
im asking for a brand please

Wind turbine – economics?

Suppose a community or small company decides to install a wind turbine (aka modern windmill) in a windy area.

How do they estimate the costs vs payback?
Are specific technologies more efficient or less expensive?

How do I make a small generator motor for my wind turbine at home?

I need to generate enough electricity to power/run my laptop/PC notebook.

where can i buy a WIND GENERATOR TURBINE DC MOTOR?

Grid connect Controller for wind turbine driven induction generator (async motor)?

Thanks to your many very helpful answers to my previous questions I was able to find a company that sells such a device. As you may recall, I was intrigued by this device: http://www.clariantechnologies.com/main/page_home.html. It is a vertical axis wind turbine driven async motor that acts as an induction generator that plugs directly into an existing outlet in your home. No inverters, no batteries. Sales price around $500. With an electric meter (a freebie from our power company) than can run backwards, this would allow me to greatly reduce my energy bill all at a very low cost. To make the cost even cheaper, and to increase the power output, I want to make my own wind turbines, and use my own async motors. So all I need is the controller.

I have found a company that sells such a device: http://www.prairieturbines.com for $830. It connects a 5500 watt wind turbine driven async motor directly to the grid. No inverter, no batteries. It uses a “hall-device” to measure the RPM, it provides about 1 AMP to the motor to energize its coils, 50amp solid state “zero-cross relays”, capacitors, 30amp breaker/enclosure, an exterior mounted disconnect, and an interior-mounted fused-control voltage switch. This is it!!!

So my question is, does anyone know how to build this controller. This company doesn’t sell the plans to this, and $830 is too high for me. I am sure I could build this with components for less that $400. If there is any electrical engineering person out there that can help, this will be a challenge, but it is great knowing that someone already has figured this out and is selling it.