How To Make A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine: Part 2

This is part two of a video series for DIY enthusiasts on how to make a vertical axis wind turbine that will turn an axial flux PMA(permanent magnet alternator), which will be featured in another separate series. Message me for a free copy of the plans or send me an email @
xXladXx@live.ca
part 3 coming soon,
Cheers!

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[17creek]

I am thinking about taking your gull wing design and mounting the pma at the center point with aluminum angle angle running from top to bottom (outside) allowing bracing top to bottom from center point ( x pattern). I think the bearing in pma should be able to take the load. Again thanks for your efforts.

[lad18913290]

@17creek np. and i don't see why the bearing wouldn't support it, as long as it's a rugged pma. but i think it should work fine incorporated with the gull design - it harnesses a lot of wind at low rpm's. they're bulkier than most, adding to turbulence/restriction so the turbine won't quite reach the high rpm's the hawt does, but it spins about %50 more on average because it harnesses so much. Good luck with your new design!

[17creek]

nice detail, built another design but gm type pma needs a little more torque to get it going, gull wing design may do the trick, wind in western kentucky is not real high. are you planning on a video on motor mounting and final product? again nice job!

[lad18913290]

@17creek thx! yep, i'll be making another video on building and installing the pma in the turbine, but first i want to see how this works in high winds. we get really strong winds here - the last vawt i made was taken out by a 100km/hr gust. the top wasn't supported, and 3/4" steel rod wasn't quite strong enough to stand up to the force. hopefully this design with a supported top will work out - but we'll see, lol

thx again!

[bctruck]

I'd love to build one of these but the wind where I live doesn't blow often or hard enough to justify the build. I'm sure enjoying watching your work though. I'm a OTR driver and if I can't be home in my shop at least I can watch someone in theirs