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suwip

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Joined: 11/10/2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 2

Posted: 09:37am 11 Oct 2010

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Hi guys,
I'm currently studying A2 Design and Technology in the uk and I have to design and make a product of my choice, I have to finish around christmas and the design must be aimed for a world conscious of the environment so idealy, the design would be both, nice to look at and functional, maybe connect it to a battery that powers your garden lights. That's my starting point and I've decided that making a windmill would be ideal for me as it plays to my strengths in terms of making.
So I'm at a loss as to where I start designing a windmill. I've done a bit of research and I'm set on making a VAWT, really like the style of the savonoius, so any tips/ideas from you guys would be appreciated.

Thanks.

kevindion
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Joined: 28/07/2010
Location: China
Posts: 59

Posted: 09:52am 11 Oct 2010

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i was be told that, VAWT is a realy bad idea for making power.

there is a book,named <a wind turbine recipe>,it is very usefull for biginner like me.

windlight
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Joined: 03/03/2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 331

Posted: 10:40am 11 Oct 2010

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Have a look here ...http://www.windstuffnow.com/main/vawt.htm

contact Ed and discuss you needs.

allan

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suwip

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Joined: 11/10/2010
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: 04:16pm 11 Oct 2010

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awesome, in terms of a good balance between aesthetics and energy generating, what kind of ball park should I be looking at? I should say that this would ideally be something that you could have in a medium-large garden.

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