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windpowerpioneersa

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axial flux generator design
« on: March 21, 2009, 09:18:09 AM »
hello, my name is Johan and i am looking for some information. i am new at this and don't know all the inns and outs of the game so please indulge me. i am from south africa and recources as far as this topic is concerned is very limited. I would like to know a couple of things. 1. how is the wire size, amount of windings,magnet size and rotor size calculated for a desired voltage and power output, 2. How is cut-in speed determined and how is blades matched to generator size.all and any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Johan
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Re: axial flux generator design
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2009, 03:50:15 AM »
All this is here somewhere but I can't help you find it.


Most of this comes back to experience. You start with the power you want and that determines blade size. From blade size and chosen tsr you can calculate cut in speed.


You can get this cut in speed from any size of alternator but you need a bit of experience to know if you can get the power you want from a chosen set of magnets.


Look at what others are using for the size of machine you want, that will give you a good guide to the magnets you need to start with.


Take your chosen magnets as a starting point and calculate the turns needed for your cut in speed. Use the maximum size of wire you can for those turns and calculate the resistance. You can then calculate the current into a battery at different speeds and you will see if it will match your chosen blades. If the resistance is too high to get the load you want then try more or bigger magnets and calculate again until you get what you want.


Alternatively you can start with magnets and try combinations to see what the alternator can do and then choose blades to suit.


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Re: axial flux generator design
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2009, 03:56:21 AM »
O boy you just ask for it. You just turned on the attack mode. Some one here will say read read read before asking these questions. I can't help with your questions.

I'm still trying to match or find the right wire size to the magnets I will be using for the voltage I want. This my help. http://www.scoraigwind.com/axialplans/index.htm

If you search the sight you can find free older plans to down load.
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Re: axial flux generator design
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2009, 05:56:09 AM »
Basil

Wire size determines how many amps you will get. Just decide on how many amps you want and use that wire gauge for those amps.
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Re: axial flux generator design
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2009, 07:04:05 AM »
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Re: axial flux generator design
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2009, 02:16:39 PM »
thanks guys i will most definitly look up the sources.
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