Windmills and Wind Motors by F E Powell

Windmills and Wind Motors by F E Powell

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A guide that offers what you need to learn about the theory and construction of windmills, from small ones intended solely as models to those large enough to generate electricity. Providing what you need to get you on your way to building windmills, it includes instructions, illustrations, and designs for every part of the project.

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Windmills and Wind Motors by F E Powell

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 across A working windmill with sails six feet across, suitable for pumping water A practical windmill with sails ten feet across, capable of producing up to one-half horse power and able to run light machinery For 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.
F. E. Powell was the author of several practical works in the field of mechanical engineering during the early 1900s.
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ISBN 13 9781616085636
ISBN 10 1616085630
Title Windmills and Wind Motors
Author F E Powell
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Year published 2012-03-15
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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