Incredible steps to build your own generator system

A wind generator system can be built at home, mostly using commonly available household items, for the generation of electricity. Wind generators work by using the power of the wind to turn blades; this circular motion is used to rotate a motor, which in turn causes it to generate electricity. Wind generators are relatively easy and simple to make, and they can save you a lot of money on electric bills if you can build your own

 

A motor and a battery will need to be specially bought for this wind generator, as these are very complicated to make.

Make the blades of the wind generator system. These will catch the wind, causing the blades to rotate, so turning the motor and generating electricity.

Wind Turbine Components

• Tools
• The all-important blades
• A motor
• The central hub
• Tail
• Tower
• Diode and batteries

Here are steps  to Build Your Own Generator System

1. The blades can be simply made using a length of PVC tubing, such as those used for guttering. According to “your Green Dream”, the PVC tubing should be 20% as wide as it is long to ensure that it has adequate strength when in the wind. The length of the blades depends on the overall size of the wind generator system. For a basic home wind generator system, approximately 18 to 20 inches in length is a good size.
2. Cut this tube into four equal pieces lengthways and then shape each of these quarters into a blade, by cutting them in half diagonally to form long triangles.
3. Attach these blades to a hub, which can be made of a cog or small round piece of metal. Ensure that the hole in the middle of this hub will fit onto the motor.
4. The blades can be bolted or screwed onto the hub, at equal distances around its circumference. The hole in the middle of the hub should be slotted onto the motor, so that when the wind moves the blades around, the attachment on the motor is spun and electricity is generated.
5. Attach the motor to one end of a 2×4, approximately 1 yard in length. Cover the motor with some plastic sheeting to protect it from the weather.
6. Attach a rectangular piece of metal or rigid plastic to the other end of the 2×4; this will act as the tail. The tail will become caught in the wind and so manoeuvre the blades of the wind generator in the most efficient direction to produce the most power.
7. Drill a hole just behind the motor for the wires to run through. Underneath this hole, attach a pipe bracket. Into this pipe bracket and also below the hole, slide in a slightly smaller pipe. This pipe needs to be able to move freely within the bracket so that the blades, motor and tail of the wind generator can swivel towards the wind. Run wires from the motor down through this pipe.
8. Fix the wind generator system to a sturdy base, such as a large piece of wood. The wind generator will need to remain upright in strong winds and other weather, so this base can be attached to the ground or other object for extra support.
9. Run the wires from the motor at the top of the wind generator system to a dry place, for example a shed. Make sure that the wires are covered at all points from the weather and animals which may chew them.
10. Connect the wires running from the motor to the battery. This will enable the storage of the electricity generated, for later use. More than one battery can be used with this wind generator system; simply swap the batteries over when one is full or is being used to power other appliances.

Warning

Always take care when dealing with electrical components such as motors and batteries. Always read the manufacturers’ guidelines for safe use.

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Smarter meaning ,types and how do wind turbines works

 

Wind is a form of solar energy and is a result of the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and the rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns and speeds vary greatly and are modified by bodies of water, vegetation, and differences in terrain. Humans use this wind flow, or motion energy, for many purposes: sailing, flying a kite, and even generating electricity.

The terms wind energy or wind power describes the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity.

The energy in the wind turns two or three propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor is connected to the main shaft, which spins a generator to create electricity

Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power can be used for specific tasks (such as grinding grain or pumping water) or a generator can convert this mechanical power into electricity.

So how do wind turbines make electricity? Simply stated, a wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. take a look inside.

Types of Wind Turbines

Modern wind turbines fall into two basic groups: the horizontal-axis variety, as shown in the photo to the far right, and the vertical-axis design, pictured to the immediate right. Horizontal-axis wind turbines typically either have two or three blades. These three-bladed wind turbines are operated “upwind,” with the blades facing into the wind.

Wind turbines can be built on land or offshore in large bodies of water like oceans and lakes.

 

Wind turbines can be built on land or offshore in large bodies of water like oceans and lakes.

 

• Learn more about what the Wind Energy Technologies Office is doing to support the deployment of small and mid-sized turbinesfor homes, businesses, farms, and community wind projects.

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