Assembly guide, Hydro-wind education kit – Velleman KNS14 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Hydro-wind Education Kit
What do you need?
HWEK
AA batteries=2 Units
Water=100ml
Scissors
IMPORTANT: Use common sense when connecting the parts described in this guide. Improper connections can cause failure and
permanent damage to your equipment.
Assembly of the Wind Turbine:
Please refer to the WindPitch Education Kit Assembly Instructions included in your HydroWind Kit for reference in assembling the Wind
Turbine.
Below table indicates expected RPM speed, current, voltage, and power when placing the WindPitch in constant windspeed of 12mph
when connected to load of 75 Ohms. This level of resistance may be applied using common potentiometer or Horizon’s variable resister
module (included in Renewable Energy Education Set- FCJJ-27)
WindPitchTechnical Specifications:
Blade
Type
No. of
Blade
Wind
Speed
(mph)
Load
(Ohm)
Output
Voltage
(V)
Output
Current
(mA)
Output
Power
(W)
Rotor
Speed
(RPM)
Sheet
Blade
3
12
75
6.0
75
0.45
1035
BP-28
3
12
75
8.0
100
0.8
1440
NCAA-44
3
12
75
9.0
120
1.08
1730
NCAA-63
3
12
75
8.5
110
0.935
1550