Re: Wind Turbines and Heating Water

[Stuart Poulton <webworm@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Graham,

Sounds great, have you checked that a turbine is viable for you
location ?

You can check average wind speeds using the DBIS website below.

http://www.berr.gov.uk/windspeed-database/page27326.html

Cheers

Stuart


On 15 Jan 2010, at 22:01, Graham Kiff wrote:

> Hi Guys
>
> I need some electrical expertise/advise...
> I don't think this is too off topic as I plan to integrate this
> system into Cortex (Idratek) for control and monitoring.
>
> I'm planning on installing a Hornet 1Kw (max output 1.4Kw @ 70mph)
> wind turbine with the intention of heating hot water and dumping any
> excess back into the grid. My question is, do I go for the 12/24/48v
> version of the turbine?
>
> The DC Immersion heater is a 48v 1200w element
> The Inverter is a 24v 500w Sinergex
>
> I was originally planning to use 6 x Yuasa 12v 4Ah batteries in 2
> banks (2 x in series = 24v and 4 x in series = 48v), but am not sure
> about the configuration now and would like some opinions.
>
> Should I maybe try to find a 48v inverter? Is 500w enough
> considering the turbine can output up to 1400w?
>
> I plan on switching the charge load between banks using a 440Amp
> Regulator/Controller, which will be switched by an Idratek QRH
> module, triggered by Thermistor sensors on my hot water tank
> connected to an Idratek QAI module.
>
> TIA
> Graham
>
> Links:
> Immersion http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120510484340
> Inverter http://uk.farnell.com/sinergex/spwe500-24/inverter-sinewave-24v-500w/dp/9570721
>
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