For my internship this winter I am going to
Tennessee to lead a green energy project on a beginning farm just outside of
Nashville. This week I have focused all of my time on two main things;
finishing the few things left to take care of before I can hit the road and
learning as much as I can on how to design a hydro electric system for my
particular geographical location.
Through my studies I have learned the particular
wheel design I would like to go with. Because of the geography I believe the
Pelton wheel is going to be the most efficient for the situation but I'm still torn between the Fransis turbine but i guess i need to get there to really figure it out. And because of its design
it is more cost effective and time wise for me to purchase the wheel. I
generally understand the design for the kinetic to mechanical energy and then
the conversion to electrical but I cannot determine any of the exact components
until I know what the head and flow rate of the river is. There was a very
helpful video I found that shows you how to increase the output of an
alternator using magnets which is a technique I might be interested in using
again depending on the situation.
Buyers guide http://www.homepower.com/articles/microhydro-power/equipment-products/hydro-electric-turbine-buyers-guide
*Make Your Own Stand Alone Eco Electric Energy System*
My new favorite web site http://www.greenjk-solar-guide.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&Itemid=188
This week I have been hearing an abnormality coming
from my cars engine every time I start the engine and just about every time I
press on the gas pedal when I am in 3rd gear or below… I have talked
to two family members who are mechanics and ever one including myself thought
it resembled a loose or broken engine mount. I popped the hood and caused the
problem and watched and the noise is a sort bouncing going on, something you
would think you would see if the engine mount was busted and sure enough I
found a loose bolt on the transmission mount. I tightened it and started it up
and the problem was still there. I have been looking online for answers. Until
next week I guess.
Hours this week: 23
Hours total: 23
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