Magnetic rotar Wind Turbine

[Dave45]

So if I took a vawt turned it on its side mounted it in the back of my truck where only the top portion raised above the cab I figure I could run at least two pmg's - one on each side

The pmg's could be the bearings for the vawt one on each end.

Its doable

I guess turning it on its side it wouldnt be considered a vertical axis wind turbine but this  gives you guys an idea

[Dave45]

So a pmg in a 30 mh wind will putout about 40 amps
Two pmg's should pump 80 amps into a battery bank.
That should extend the range of a ev.

[Pirate88179]

So a pmg in a 30 mh wind will putout about 40 amps
Two pmg's should pump 80 amps into a battery bank.
That should extend the range of a ev.

But, you also have to factor in the aerodynamic drag, which would be considerable if the device is under load as in an EV.

Bill

[Dave45]

Hey Bill
Yes all windmills have drag and most are under load ie charging battery's.

I think a vawt would have more aerodynamic drag standing out in the open than it would mounted in the bed of a truck.

Wind dividers show an improvement with the vawt and this is the reason.

[Pirate88179]

Hey Bill
Yes all windmills have drag and most are under load ie charging battery's.

I think a vawt would have more aerodynamic drag standing out in the open than it would mounted in the bed of a truck.

Wind dividers show an improvement with the vawt and this is the reason.

OK, good picture, now I see what you are getting at.  This position would seem to reduce the wind braking effects that a vertical mount would have.  In other words, like this, it is more like a water wheel with very little opposing wind forces.

Bill