Posted by funkbastler on August 19, 2005, 8:20 pm
I'm looking for design info, parameters, equations, or whatever,
for a generator suitable for use with a Savonius rotor without
having to resort to gears or pulleys. Basic design similar to
what's shown at http://www.re-energy.ca/t-i_windbuild-2.shtml
(coils and permanent magnets) only bigger.
Anybody know where to look?
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Posted by Anthony Matonak on August 19, 2005, 9:19 pm
funkbastler wrote:
> I'm looking for design info, parameters, equations, or whatever,
> for a generator suitable for use with a Savonius rotor without
> having to resort to gears or pulleys. Basic design similar to
> what's shown at http://www.re-energy.ca/t-i_windbuild-2.shtml
> (coils and permanent magnets) only bigger.
>
> Anybody know where to look?
You could try either Picoturbine or Hugh Piggotts page.
They both have free plans.
http://www.picoturbine.com/
http://www.scoraigwind.com/index.htm
Anthony
> for a generator suitable for use with a Savonius rotor without
> having to resort to gears or pulleys. Basic design similar to
> what's shown at http://www.re-energy.ca/t-i_windbuild-2.shtml
> (coils and permanent magnets) only bigger.
>
> Anybody know where to look?