increase RPM for VAWT
increase RPM for VAWT
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Greetings, I am searching for ideas to increase the RPMs of a vertical axis wind turbine that I am working on. I am able to fabricate the design show. If anyone can suggest modifications please let me know. Top recorded RPM is 200 RPMs at 50 MPH. Comments welcome.





RE: increase RPM for VAWT
Your design doesn't look especially aerodynamically or structurally efficient - you may be able to reduce drag, increase air capture and reduce moment of inertia/mass. However, it may be a more complex design.
You currently have 6 impulses per revolution rather than smooth continuous input. If you could 'twist' your scoops around the axis in a helical form that would smooth your input and might improve rpm.
Sounds like a fun research/homweork project!
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