Wanted to designed a 5k Watt Wind Turbine

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the design of a Vertical Axis wind turbine intended to produce a 5k Watt output for home appliances. Participants explore various aspects of the project, including technical requirements, feasibility, and practical considerations related to wind energy generation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster seeks advice on designing a wind turbine capable of producing 5k Watts at 50Hz, 220VAC for continuous home use.
  • Questions are posed regarding the direct connection of appliances to an alternator, the necessity of a battery, and the availability of gearboxes with variable input and constant output.
  • One participant suggests that the original poster should consider the reality of wind availability, questioning the feasibility of consistently generating 5k Watts and running appliances 24 hours a day.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the practicality of designing a turbine, recommending purchasing a commercially available option instead.
  • Concerns are raised about the common pitfalls of poorly sized turbines leading to insufficient power generation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of the project, with some supporting the idea of DIY turbine design while others caution against it, suggesting that purchasing a ready-made turbine may be more practical.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on the technical requirements or the practicality of the proposed wind turbine design. There are unresolved questions regarding the necessary components and the expected performance of the turbine.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in renewable energy, DIY projects, or those considering wind power for home energy solutions may find this discussion relevant.

shahrukhzafar
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Hi everyone!
I am new in physics forum and this is my first post.
I need help from the people out there.

I wanted to deisgn a Vertical Axis wind turbine to produce 5k Watt output with a frequency of

50Hz, 220VAC, to completely run my home appliance 24 hours. Appliances include:
-1.5ton AC
-Refrigerator
-Iron
-T.V
-Computer
-Laptop
-4 ceiling fans
-14 energy saver
-2 bulb of 100watt

What things I needed?
I also have some questions regarding this project in my mind.
-Can I directly connect my appliance with alternator, because alternator generate AC output?
-Is battery needed for this project?
-Is there any gearbox available with variable input and constant output?
Hoping a favourable reply soon...
 
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Averagesupernova thanks for reply, but nothing interested I found on that website.
 
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shahrukhzafar said:
Hi everyone!
I am new in physics forum and this is my first post.
I need help from the people out there.

I wanted to deisgn a Vertical Axis wind turbine to produce 5k Watt output with a frequency of

50Hz, 220VAC, to completely run my home appliance 24 hours.

Highly ambitious. What happens when it's not blowing then? Before you start looking into this, be realisitic. You aren't going to get 5kV all the time and you certainly aren't going to get 24hours worth.

I'm all for doing stuff yourself rather than paying someone, but if you are serious about this,
don't design one, buy one. It'll be just as expensive but would acutally have a chance of working.

The amount of people that haven't thought about it and stuck a poorly sized turbine on their house only to have it produce no power, beggars belief.
 

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