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Forum Index : Windmills : Introducing the FAWT Silo

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faroun
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Posted: 11:38pm 05 Oct 2009
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The FAWT Silo is one of my ideas to improve the efficiency of VAWT.

From reading arround the Net I know that the best VAWT can only be 45% vs The HAWT in efficiency.

well The FAWT is a VAWT but it uses lift like the HAWT to create the rotation spin.

the idea is simple, I took the wind from a horizontal direction to a downward direction, and yes I was successfull, there is a lot more modifications to be done but few bucks at a time I can only spend my allowance, no investors yet....
i have all the uptodate pics on my site vawt.tk

- www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtmMbSh5Ci8
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSke9o5hAEs
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKvhCEr7oUY
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntuT3oYHIAE
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywfqK9uhtZk


please enjoy the videos and the picture galleries.

best regards
Many Ideas One Brain.
http://www.wrapwind.com
 
floodrod
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Posted: 02:36pm 06 Oct 2009
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Wow, I really like this.. From the first video, I couldn't see where it was going, but when I saw that thing spin at the end, it made me watch all the videos.

Where on your site can I find more information about the deflector construction and angles?
 
faroun
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Posted: 04:20pm 06 Oct 2009
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thanks, i am glade you did watch them all. on my site you can see a bit more info the the FAWT project.

Now that you asked, i will make sure to update you with more close up pics.

thanks
vawt.tk
Many Ideas One Brain.
http://www.wrapwind.com
 
floodrod
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Posted: 11:59pm 06 Oct 2009
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I don't like the plywood part too much, but I like the results you show.. I have a bunch of tensile structure fabric left over which is rated for ice/wind load for 20 years.. It's stronger than trampoline material and air/water tight.. it's like 30mm cross woven pvc coated polyester.. Im pondering the ideas of building a pipe frame with that material as the deflector surface..

Keep me updated. I like the ideas you share

EDIT: Here's a pic of the fabric I'm talking about over my patio..




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faroun
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Posted: 12:26am 07 Oct 2009
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not bad.. not bad. a pipe structure could do the job, i did try it with out the half pvc and the wind did not channels down properly, that could be an issue with the fabric build!!??, but i always say "I must try it first" so anything is possible.
i will keep you updated for any modifications...
thanks
Many Ideas One Brain.
http://www.wrapwind.com
 
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