Free, clean, and sustainable energy: wind power is an essential resource everyone can harness. This comprehensive and compact historical work provides everything you need to learn about the theory and construction of everyday windmills, from small ones intended solely as models to those large enough to generate electricity. Powell provides all the necessities to get you on your way, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and designs for every part of the project.Types of windmill projects include:A model windmill with sails two feet acrossA working windmill with sails six feet across, suitable for pumping waterA practical windmill with sails ten feet across, capable of producing up to one-half horse power and able to run light machineryFor those interested in developing alternate, off-the-grid sources of energy, or even those who like to build for fun, Windmills and Wind Motors is a classic, useful guide to harnessing wind power.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: F. E. Powell
EAN: 9781616085636
COUNTRY: United States
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PUBLISHED BY: Skyhorse Publishing
DATE PUBLISHED: 2012-03-15
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GENRE: HOUSE & HOME / Design & Construction, HOUSE & HOME / Remodeling & Renovation, HOUSE & HOME / Cleaning, Caretaking & Organizing, HOUSE & HOME / Sustainable Living, HOUSE & HOME / Small Spaces
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Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology
F. E. Powell was the author of several practical works in the field of mechanical engineering during the early 1900s.
