Wind powered Turbine Energy
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Why shouldn't I use automotive batteries in my DC system? Automotive batteries are meant to discharge a large amount of current in a very brief time. The lead plates are thinner and often porous to allow rapid discharge. They will also wear faster and are not intended to be discharged far below their normal voltage. True deep cycle batteries are intended for more moderate loading and deeper discharge, and are made with thicker, longer lasting plates.
How much wind is needed to make a wind generator worth it? Most residential sized wind generators need at least 5 to 8 mph winds to begin turning. Then, they need faster winds to begin producing at the “rated” output (i.e 1000 watts for a 1000 watt generator). This relationship of power to windspeed is shown by the power output curve seen in the wind generator literature. [back to top]The internal circuitry of the AIR is shielded and filtered to prevent radio interference, and has been tested to insure electro-magnetic compatibility.The AIR-X marine uses 1 1/2 schedule 40 steel pipe. (Actual outside diameter (O.D.) of the pipe is 1.
Can an external charge controller be used to regulate the generator? It is recommended to use only diversion load type charge regulators. These regulators divert excess power to a heating element or power resistor when the batteries are full. This excess power can be used to assist in hot water or room heating. PV type regulators should never be used.Due to the smart controller of the AIR-X, wire size should not have a large effect on the regulation. The AIR-X uses the power lines to sense battery voltage, but before measuring the battery voltage, the AIR-X will momentarily stop charging. This allows the turbine to make a voltage measurement with no line loss in the system. This is an improvement over the AIR 403 which can only measure the battery voltage plus line loss in the system.
Why does the wind generator regulate before my batteries are fully charged? This can happen if the AIR-X is connected in parallel with another charging source, and there is some distance between this connection and the batteries. The other charging source can create a voltage drop because of its own current output, which will raise the voltage that the turbine sees. Be sure to check ALL of your wire connections. All connections should be soldered, split bolted, or secured in a terminal block.Due to the smart controller of the AIR-X, wire size should not have a large effect on the regulation. The AIR-X uses the power lines to sense battery voltage, but before measuring the battery voltage, the AIR-X will momentarily stop charging.
What is the difference between copper and aluminum wire? Aluminum wire is less conductive; so generally it must be bigger for the same amp load and resistive losses as copper. The AIR-X uses copper or tinned copper for the yaw wires.Automotive batteries are meant to discharge a large amount of current in a very brief time. The lead plates are thinner and often porous to allow rapid discharge. They will also wear faster and are not intended to be discharged far below their normal voltage. True deep cycle batteries are intended for more moderate loading and deeper discharge, and are made with thicker, longer lasting plates.
Multiple tubines make up my system and they seem to function erratically. Why? Check your wire sizes to be sure they are at least as big as those specified in your AIR-X marine manual (bigger is always better, but more expensive.) Be sure all of your wire connections are very solid, have no gaps, have no corrosion, and no crimp terminals are used. If your turbines are at various distances from the batteries, make sure turbines with longer wire runs have bigger wires.
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