Posted by Anthony Matonak on October 25, 2005, 10:23 pm
robvann wrote:
...
> The FIVE prop mill looks interesting. I was of the impression that
> the extra blades don't add a lot of value? But I am now realizing that
> one of the keys to wind power in our area would seem to be to be able
> to produce power in low wind, where I would think that more blades may
> have more value...
...
You might be thinking of a larger swept area (longer/larger blades).
If you're looking to make electricity, larger blades probably would
work better than more of them.
Anthony
Posted by Derek Broughton on October 22, 2005, 10:44 am
robvann wrote:
> Many thanks for all the feedback!
> I am still digesting it all...
>
> Just to clarify the current tree is about 50' which is one of the
> higher ones in our clearing, and therefore the head is about 10' above
> the tree top. I know it should be higher but this was just for
> testing.
> With some Wilma side effects expected to come our way
Wilma? Not a chance...
> (Nova Scotia,
> Canada), I will probably pull it down for a few days.
Whereabouts are you? I'm on Musquodoboit Harbour
--
derek
Posted by robvann on October 24, 2005, 8:30 am
Derek Broughton wrote:
> robvann wrote:
> > With some Wilma side effects expected to come our way
> Wilma? Not a chance...
> > (Nova Scotia,
> > Canada), I will probably pull it down for a few days.
> Whereabouts are you? I'm on Musquodoboit Harbour
> --
> derek
Shubenacadie,
But I hear we are expecting 100KM winds, and since this is a temporary
tree mount, then I am cautious.
- Rob
Posted by Derek Broughton on October 24, 2005, 10:36 am
robvann wrote:
>
> Derek Broughton wrote:
>> robvann wrote:
>>
>> > With some Wilma side effects expected to come our way
>>
>> Wilma? Not a chance...
...
> But I hear we are expecting 100KM winds, and since this is a temporary
> tree mount, then I am cautious.
You should be, but I'm still really sceptical
--
derek
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> the extra blades don't add a lot of value? But I am now realizing that
> one of the keys to wind power in our area would seem to be to be able
> to produce power in low wind, where I would think that more blades may
> have more value...
...