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1982
I am trying to do a DIY project of 1KW 3 phase permanent magnet alternator suitable. I think of around 1 feet dia stator with rotors having PMs on its both...
sanat
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Jan 30, 2009
12:48 pm
1983
12 magnets on each plate, 9 coils sandwiched in between. We use N50 magnets, 2" x 1" x .5" What voltage are you trying to produce? Steve Spence ...
Steve Spence
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Jan 30, 2009
12:53 pm
1984
Hi, Sorry to but into this thread. I'm a huge fan of the group and a long time lingerer. First time posting however. Thank you to those responsible for this...
Sean Novak
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Jan 30, 2009
2:34 pm
1985
Direct Grid tie is not appropriate for this design, as rpm must be fixed in a grid tie application. these alternators are 3 phase wild ac, with swinging...
Steve Spence
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Jan 30, 2009
2:47 pm
1986
Hi   I dont have confirm voltage value in my ming. Actually I am looking to produce maximum possible output KW from lower RPM input.   so what should be...
Sanat S
sanat_salus
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Jan 31, 2009
12:54 pm
1987
Voltage needs to be known, for that determines the gauge of the wire, and the number of turns. 100 rpm is too slow, as these units are designed for 650 rpm or...
Steve Spence
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Jan 31, 2009
12:58 pm
1988
the formula is 1.33 (magnet) x no. of coils ... From: Steve Spence <sspence@...> Subject: Re: [axialflux] Need to know relation between turns,...
doug duncan
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Jan 31, 2009
1:04 pm
1989
                Hi Sean and All,                        I agree with Steve you need to go to a gridtie inverter to connect...
jerry freedomev
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Jan 31, 2009
1:05 pm
1990
Can you further explain that with an example? Steve Spence http://www.green-trust.org http://www.buildittogether.info...
Steve Spence
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Jan 31, 2009
1:12 pm
1991
Hey Jerry, Hey,, a fellow South Floridian, or former South Floridian,, or whatever ;) .. I live in Davie, which is very close to Fort Lauderdale. So, you ...
Sean Novak
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Jan 31, 2009
4:11 pm
1992
Most VAWT's I've seen are noisier than our HAWT. It's the small high rpm units that make a lot of noise. That 40% more efficient blade turns a 10% efficient...
Steve Spence
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Jan 31, 2009
4:18 pm
1993
Wonder, have you looked at the Lenz blade pattern ? From the pics on that research site it's kinda in the same thoughts. FWIW, I had a small unit built and...
Neil Dennis
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Jan 31, 2009
4:34 pm
1994
                    Hi Sean and All,                               Those mostly misconceptions on HAWT's. With...
jerry freedomev
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Feb 1, 2009
4:37 am
1995
I found about 40 small neodymium magnets on an industrial garbage storage. They seem strong, but they are only .25" thick. Following the tipical construction...
rolando_elizondo
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Feb 1, 2009
6:17 pm
1996
Say the subject three times as fast as you can. Awesome! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and experience. I'll definitely be...
Sean Novak
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Feb 1, 2009
7:55 pm
1997
Hi Sean and All, You are welcome. We are here to help guide people  to better windgens and other things so you don't waste your  time, money and learn...
jerry freedomev
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Feb 2, 2009
1:02 pm
1998
Hello Jerry, Here's the site, [LINK: http://coet.fau.edu/] Florida Atlantic University's Center for Ocean Energy Technology. This is the guy you want to...
Sean Novak
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Feb 3, 2009
1:13 am
1999
Hey folks, I could use a suggestion or two. I'm planning to build a small axial alt into a jackshaft on a recumbent delta trike. A small 49cc engine and a...
Lee
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Feb 3, 2009
4:43 pm
2000
Hey Steve, I have a few questions that the answers to would be a big help. 1) How big is the diameter of the center of the magnet circle on the ones your...
Lee
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Feb 8, 2009
1:39 am
2001
The magnet plate is 12" in diameter, the magnets are 2" long, and are aligned to the outer edge of the plate. This unit can produce approximately 1000 watts at...
Steve Spence
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Feb 8, 2009
1:45 am
2002
Thanks a lot. That's really all the info I needed! Lee www.packratworkshop.com ... From: Steve Spence To: axialflux@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February...
Lee
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Feb 8, 2009
1:49 am
2003
Has anyone seen this guys videos on Youtube? i am curious to what you guys think about this mans setup and if it looks like it would work better then most...
mine baby
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Feb 8, 2009
1:10 pm
2004
This looks pretty much like ours, cept for the cool(ing) holes cut in the rotors See my newsletter for progress report on our axial flux wind turbine ...
Brian Rodgers
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Feb 8, 2009
2:26 pm
2005
Cooling holes aren't usually necessary unless you went with too small diameter wire in the stator. The open design is self cooling. Steve Spence ...
Steve Spence
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Feb 8, 2009
2:28 pm
2006
I watched this, is the next step to pour resin on the rotor to hold the magnets in place? I saw the metal strip on the outside and wondered if it was a form...
Mart Hale
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Feb 8, 2009
7:10 pm
2007
I wouldn't use oak, it's heavy and brittle, yellow pine would be better. the video showed him using either hemlock or douglas fir that was full of knots, it...
David Patterson
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Feb 9, 2009
1:10 am
2008
If you make a jig with the progressive pitch you can laminate a blade that will only take a bit of cleanup to be finished and strong. wombat...
Neil Dennis
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Feb 9, 2009
3:02 am
2009
Thanks for the info!... _____ From: axialflux@yahoogroups.com [mailto:axialflux@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Patterson Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009...
Mart Hale
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Feb 9, 2009
3:02 am
2010
You can find many construction photo's at http://www.green-trust.org/photoalbum/ under the two wind sections. Steve Spence http://www.green-trust.org Free...
Steve Spence
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Feb 9, 2009
3:06 am
2011
We have two sets to test on our second turbine, the first set is made from local kiln-dried laminated Douglas Fir which is probably the wood we will stick...
Brian Rodgers
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