We are dedicated to the continued development of Hugh Piggot's Axial Flux Alternator. We are experimenting with the practicality of this laternator with a...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 4, 2006 9:10 pm
Project one is mounting the AFA underneath the deck of a 3hp pushmower, replacing the blades. The stator will mount to the deck above, the rotors to the engine...
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tracy
towerace123
Jun 4, 2006 11:32 pm
glad i found this site ive been reading alot obout this subject and would like to ask some questions keep in mind im not very smart on electric. my question is...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 4, 2006 11:47 pm
It's my understanding that the steel backing plate completes the magnetic "circuit", so a non-magnetic plate, like a cd, would be less useful. A small rotor...
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tracy
towerace123
Jun 5, 2006 1:08 am
so are you saying that a steal plate would be better as to creat some kind of magnetic circle that effects the coils of wire. ... magnetic ... useful. A small ...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 5, 2006 1:11 am
Correct. Steve Spence http://www.green-trust.org...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 5, 2006 1:22 pm
Jim has aquired a pushmower from the dump, and we are checking to make sure the shaft length is sufficient to mount an AFA. One thing we will be looking at is...
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Jim Carlson
jimcarlson622
Jun 6, 2006 12:30 am
Thanks for the invitation to join the group. I look forword to learning all kinds of stuff, and shairing what I know. I live in North Florida, and have lived...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 6, 2006 12:20 pm
As a way to generate additional projects on this list besides ours, and to help pay for additional development on our next turbine, we are raffling off a set...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 6, 2006 3:33 pm
Ok, so a raffle is a no-no. So no raffle. However, Donations are accepted, and once a month I'll give a set of rotor plates to a random list member. Anyone...
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buckvillian
Jun 6, 2006 5:34 pm
Looks like a fun group you've started here! One comment... "This group is dedicated to the Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Alternator, as designed by Hugh...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 6, 2006 5:44 pm
Well, I thought it was an improvement over his old design. But then I haven't seen his new one, or your new one either. So we all have some good designs. You...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 6, 2006 6:34 pm
University testing on the Hugh Piggott alternator, - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/axialflux/files/...
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Jim Carlson
jimcarlson622
Jun 6, 2006 11:25 pm
How much heat would the 10K generator (the one in the files) produce while in operation? What would the continuous usage rating on this generator? What would...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 6, 2006 11:33 pm
The hole is incidental to the power rating. We use grade n50 magnets with no hole, but are looking at ones with holes for more positive mounting than superglue...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 7, 2006 12:56 am
We have a bunch of links to other sites showing axial flux alternators, or sources of materials for building them. Check them out at...
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Todd
lokolobo
Jun 7, 2006 10:20 am
I am really interested in alternative power sources. I currently live in an apartment on the first floor of the north side of the building (the dark side). So...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 7, 2006 10:34 am
Properly shaped blades catch more wind than a squirrel cage fan, which is designed to move air, not be moved by it. Steve Spence http://www.green-trust.org ...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 7, 2006 11:05 am
Jim Juczak has a few sets of rotor plates ready for magnets and installation. These are 12" and designed for a 12 magnet, 9 coil, 1000 watt AFA (600rpm). He's...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 7, 2006 3:04 pm
I ordered the back issues: BH077 No.77-July/Aug 2005 BH076 No.76-May-Jun 2005 BH075 No. 75 Mar/April 2005 BH074 No.74...
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Danbob
danbob88
Jun 7, 2006 5:42 pm
What is the photo on the main group description page showing? Is that a test stand the alternator and blades are mounted on? If it's the real turbine frame, I...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 7, 2006 5:46 pm
... You can see more of the furling system in this photo. It was out of the field of view in the main pic, as we are focusing more on the alternator than...
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buckvillian
Jun 7, 2006 5:49 pm
Hi Steve - Yes, we have a few useful things here: http://www.forcefieldmagnets.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_30 Basicly - magnets, wire, plans, heat sinks,...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 7, 2006 6:56 pm
"The grade of a magnet directly refers to the Maximum Energy Product of the material that composes the magnet. It in no way refers to the physical properties...
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scoraigwind
Jun 8, 2006 12:34 am
... You should also add the discussion board at http://www.fieldlines.com/ that's where the action is. Hugh...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 8, 2006 12:42 am
Any member can add photo's, links, and files. That's one of the advantages of this group. One can also participate by email. That's another. Fieldlines is a...
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Evan Tuer
yah_ev
Jun 8, 2006 12:10 pm
... Hello Hugh! Thanks for the link. Evan....
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 9, 2006 1:09 pm
I'm meeting Jim tonight at the Richard Heinberg lecture (see http://www.green-trust.org). We will be looking at some design changes (preformed plastic coil...
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Jonathan F. Pratt
jonpratt76
Jun 10, 2006 2:14 pm
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Rafael Cuba
rafael_cuba
Jun 10, 2006 8:29 pm
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