Optimization of Savonius Windmill

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Optimization of Savonius Windmill

• The Windmill Group
• July 20, 2001

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Improving the Device

• Reducing Friction
• Using Lighter Materials
• Operating Under Proper Conditions
• Using Stronger Tape

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Reducing Friction

• Reduce contact between magnets and coils

• Reduce contact between blades and wire frame

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Using More Efficient Materials

• Using lighter magnets that create equal magnetic
  field strength.
• Lighter blades that will spin faster and produce
  more electricity.
• There is also the possibility of using a lighter
  support for the magnets.
• Using stronger tape will increase stability and
  reduce attraction between the magnets.

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Operating Under Proper Conditions

• Position of the windmill as it relates to the
  wind will make optimization possible.
• A stronger wind will spin the turbine faster
  thus creating more current in the wires.
• Make sure the blades and magnet supports are
  properly aligned.

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Conclusion

• Optimization will occur mostly in the alternator