Wind Generator Turbine
If neodymium magnets are used in a Wind Turbine Power Generator, would it produce more electricity?
Like this Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator
http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-44444-12-Volt-400-Watt-Generator/dp/tags-on-product/B000C1Z2VE
I’m thinking of building my own, for better performance.
If the generator is efficient and effective, it makes no difference how that is achieved. The use of such magnets might help with making the generator better matched to the turbine, for example helping with eliminating gears, or reducing the threshold wind speed. There are a lot of trade offs to consider.
I doubt that a homebuilt generator will be as efficient as an off the shelf type, because the magnetic circuit needs to have minimal airgaps, which is difficult to achieve unless you are just rewinding an off the shelf machine. It is difficult to manufacture to the same level of sophistication at home. Would you make your own car wheels (much simpler) or tires? Using neodymium or other strong permanent magnets could help with improving a homebuilt design. Note that the field produced by electromagnets is about the same as neodymium magnets, but the air gap (effectiveness of the magnetic circuit) is all important in coupling the field into the coils. There are issues with some types of permanent magnets in the high magnetic field strengths found in a generator becoming demagnetised.
Treadmill motor wind generator turbine DC gear up belt drive Montana
|
|
Bayou Classics Cast Iron Covered Soup Pot – 6 qt. $79.99 About Bayou Classic Bayou Classic continues to be the industry leader in outdoor cooking equipment such as turkey fryers, stainless steel stockpots, cast iron cookware, aluminum stockpots, and grills. Their reputation has been built on a foundation of quality and customer service. Bayou Classic strives to create quality, cost-effective products that help spread the joy of outdoor cooking. Heavy-du… |
|
|
MAB-311 Giant wind turbines on breakwater Photo Mugs MAB-311 Giant wind turbines on breakwater Bilbao harbour, Spain Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details prints ardea tel and 44 (0) 20 8672 2067 …. |
|
|
Row of wind turbines at sunset Photo Mugs Row of wind turbines at sunset. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity….. |