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Wind Turbines & Energy

TeacherGeek Wind Turbines and Wind Pumps


If you are really serious about creating energy from wind power, choose a TeacherGeek Wind Turbine Activity. First, select your goal: to generate electricity or pump water/air. For generating electricity you can select either the Direct Drive Wind Turbine or for more power the Geared Wind Turbine. You will experience making an alternator from TeacherGeeks uniquely designed rotor and stator components. For the Wind Pump you will create a geared transmission that operates hydraulic components.  The wind energy hubs are purposely designed so blades can be easily switched and reconfigured. Check out the details in the individual descriptions below.

In depth understanding of core concepts comes easily with the opportunities in any of these activities for innovation and redesign for various learning outcomes.

Wind Turbines & Energy

Direct Drive Wind Turbine - Single
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The Direct Drive Wind Turbine allows you vary the amount of electricity generated by redesigning blades and alternator coil wrap patterns. Build your wind turbine with alternator components, hub assembly, dowels, hardware and additional found materials. A stand is necessary. Purchase either the Bench or Wind Turbine Stand. You can also build your own (see the Direct Drive Turbine Build). Blade material choice is up to you to procure. Check the Blade and Hub Construction Guide to get started. Additional free Build Guides are available below.

The 12 pack offers significant savings per kit.


Price: $ 45.13

Direct Drive Wind Turbine - 10 Pack
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The Direct Drive Wind Turbine allows you vary the amount of electricity generated by redesigning blades and alternator coil wrap patterns. Build your wind turbine with alternator components, hub assembly, dowels, hardware and additional found materials. A stand is necessary. Purchase either the Bench or Wind Turbine Stand. You can also build your own(see the Direct Drive Turbine Build). Blade material choice is up to you to procure. Check the Blade and Hub Construction Guide to get  started. Additional free Build Guides are available below.


Price: $ 283.48

Geared Wind Turbine - Single
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Do you want more energy to power lights or even run a hobby motor? Then the Geared Wind Turbine is for you! The gear box assembly increases the alternator rpm and therefore increases the power generated (see Gear Box Build Guide). Reengineering the gear ratios can change the power output. Also, the amount of electricity generated can vary by redesigning blades and alternator coil wrap patterns. Build your wind turbine with alternator components (see Alternator Build Guide), hub assembly, gears, hole plates, dowels, hardware and additional found materials. A stand is necessary. Purchase either the Bench or Wind Turbine Stand. Blade material choice is up to you to procure. Check the Blade and Hub Construction Guide to get started. Additional free Build Guides are available below.

The 12 pack offers significant savings per kit.

 


Price: $ 48.91

 
Geared Wind Turbine - 10 Pack
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Do you want more energy to power lights or even run a hobby motor? Then the Geared Wind Turbine is for you! The gear box assembly increases the alternator rpm and therefore increases the power generated (see Gear Box Build Guide). Reengineering the gear ratios can change the power output. Also, the amount of electricity generated can vary by redesigning blades and alternator coil wrap patterns. Build your wind turbine with alternator components (see Alternator Build Guide), hub assembly, gears, hole plates, dowels, hardware and additional found materials. A stand is necessary. Purchase either the Bench or Wind Turbine Stand. Blade material choice is up to you to procure. Check the Blade and Hub Construction Guide to get started. Additional free Build Guides are available below.

 


Price: $ 326.03

Wind Pump Activity-  Single
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The Wind Pump harnesses the energy created from wind to pump water, The wind driven turbine powers a geared transmission that operates a hydraulic pump. This will move water from one level up to another. You will apply many scientific concepts such as calculating work, fluid mechanics, simple machines and aerodynamics.  A stand is necessary. Purchase either the Bench or Wind Turbine Stand or make one of your own. Blade material choice is up to you to procure. Check the Wind Pump Construction Guide and the Blade and Hub Construction Guide to get started. Additional free Build Guides are available below. Note: You can also create a hand operated pump from these TeacherGeek components.


Price: $ 19.96

Wind Pump Activity-10 Pack
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The Wind Pump harnesses the energy created from wind to pump water, The wind driven turbine powers a geared transmission that operates a hydraulic pump. This will move water from one level up to another. You will apply many scientific concepts such as calculating work, fluid mechanics, simple machines and aerodynamics.  A stand is necessary. Purchase either the Bench or Wind Turbine Stand or make one of your own. Blade material choice is up to you to procure. Check the Wind Pump Construction Guide and the Blade and Hub Construction Guide to get started. Additional free Build Guides are available below. Note: You can also create a hand operated pump from these TeacherGeek components.


Price: $ 125.44

 
Wind Turbine Stand
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The TeacherGeek Wind Stand allows you to quickly mount direct drive, gear box and other unique wind turbines made from TeacherGeek components. It can be tilted or reconfigured for vertical and horizontal turbine orientation.
Price: $ 59.96

Bench Wind Stand
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Bench top testing stand for wind turbines
Price: $ 19.97

40-Piece Wheel/Hub Set
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The TeacherGeek Wheel/Hubs are uniquely designed for multiple purposes. When used as wheels for vehicles TeacherGeek Tires may be added for additional traction. Splined holes securely hold dowel axles for a non-slip fit. Combined in pairs they become hubs for turbines with the ability to securely hold 2, 3 or 6 blades that can easily be interchanged..


Price: $ 15.48

 
TeacherGeek Mini Turbine - Single
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The TeacherGeek Mini Wind Turbine provides an important lesson in alternative energy. Turning wind energy into electrical power is both clean and green. The Mini Wind Turbine Activity comes with a hole plate, perpendicular blocks and dowels for the base and support. For generating electricity, a small dc motor and mount are provided that when rotated from wind power will generate electricity. The unique TeacherGeek motor mount Mini Hub securely holds 2, 3 or 6 blades of your design and will slide directly on to the motor shaft. The electricity produced can be measured with a multimeter to determine the optimal blade design and configuration.


Price: $ 5.86

TeacherGeek Mini Turbine - 10 Pack
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The TeacherGeek Mini Wind Turbine provides an important lesson in alternative energy. Turning wind energy into electrical power is both clean and green. The Mini Wind Turbine Activity comes with a hole plate, perpendicular blocks and dowels for the base and support. For generating electricity, a small dc motor and mount are provided that when rotated from wind power will generate electricity. The unique TeacherGeek motor mount Mini Hub securely holds 2, 3 or 6 blades of your design and will slide directly on to the motor shaft. The electricity produced can be measured with a multimeter to determine the optimal blade design and configuration.


Price: $ 33.96

TeacherGeek Wind Lift - Single
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The TeacherGeek Wind Lift Activity allows you to build a wind powered lift. You will start by creating the stand from a hole plate, dowels, perpendicular blocks and hardware. Then, the lift mechanism, hub and blades are added. Easy to follow pictorial steps are found in a free downloadable document. Encouraging tips are offered for experimentation with blade designs that lead to a variety of outcomes. Check the Wind Lift Activity Guide online for further details (available as a free download).
Price: $ 5.92

 
TeacherGeek Wind Lift - 10 Pack
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The TeacherGeek Wind Lift Activity allows you to build a wind powered lift. You will start by creating the stand from a hole plate, dowels, perpendicular blocks and hardware. Then the lift mechanism, hub and blades are added. Easy to follow pictorial steps are found in a free downloadable document. Encouraging tips are offered for experimentation with blade designs that lead to a variety of outcomes. Check the Wind Lift Activity Guide online for further details (available as a free download).
Price: $ 24.22

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