Voltage Controller

[(unknown)]

Having a background in electronics I would jump at the chance to build my own controller for my wind turbine (Ametek 30VDC). If anyone has info on kits please advise.

Thanks

Moved to a more appropriate section.

[ghurd]

Oatley has a kit.  Kind of expensive with shipping from AU.  More intended for 3-ph.

I have a kit intended for Ametek type stuff. Still $12.50 each, $3 S&H per order.

Still ghurd1 (at) yahoo (dot) com

http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2007/8/24/172521/889

G-

[Capt Slog]

I have one of Ghurds.

It's neat, works well, and is expandable.  I know it's nice to make things for  yourself but at the price it's hardly worth the effort.  I don't have a great deal of electrical nounce, so being able to just put it together and then sit and look at the flashing light was very nice.

Diary entry here

http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2007/8/30/8538/81113

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[(unknown)]

Ghurd,

Thanks for the info on your kit. I am slowly piecing to-gether my system and your kit is a valuable addition. Didn't mention in my previous post that I will be using a bank of 12vdc deep cycle batteries wired parallel. And, for a load I plan on a 12vdc 600w water heater element.

 I would like to purchase your kit. Please email me at rwa864@hotmail.com for shipping  and Paypal payment request.

Thanks

[wdyasq]

WOW - a 600W dump load on an AMTEK....

I think I might find a load a little closer to the maximum out put of the generator.

Good luck,

Ron

[ghurd]

That's what I said!  That's in the C60 class.  Could do it with an IGBT.

Might be a good idea to use a 24V 600W water heater element, which will dump about 150W at 12V.

Easier to control. More heat in the water, less in the wire. Easier on the battery.

And cheaper!

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[(unknown)]

Looks like I need a 24v heater element... where do I look for those in Can/US?

By the way, what is the average output for a Ametek 30vdc using (3) 32" pvc blades?

[Bruce S]

Hey Capt;

 And your's beats all the ones I've put together by a country mile:-)

How's it doing since installing it?

I will say that of the 4+ units I've assembeled and installed they're all doing just like they are suppsoed to. I've checked a few just to make sure they aren't getting off the set dump voltage and none have needed any "tweaking"

Cheers

Bruce S

[wdyasq]

From the handy IRC wind power calculator:

389.9 watts possible from 2.5 ft dia prop (4.9 sq ft) in 25 mph wind (density of 1.225000),62.4 watts output assuming generator is 80% efficient and Cp of 0.20

That is with real blades, not PVC pipe blades.

Ron