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Apollo 800 W Watt 12 V AC Magnet PMA Wind Turbine Generator 6 Blade +Controller

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GreenergyStar Apollo 800W AC 12V Wind Turbine + Charge Controller for Land or Marine Use

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Product designed in Canada



12V Wind Turbine charge controller is included.


Introduction

Over the last few decades renewable energy has started to gain its ground. Of all the different kinds of alternative energy sources available, the use of wind power has been growing steadily. However, wind turbines that are available for homeowners in the market today are mostly designed (or copied) a decade ago and although they work, most have mechanical flaws that were neglected since their debut and there is a lot of room for improvements. With that in mind, we have redesigned a new wind turbine - the Apollo. Built-in with a stronger alternator for higher power output, Anti-vibration system to increase power efficiency, and the ability to be customized and upgraded for the future.


Exploded View
(No inverter, batteries, turbines and solar panels included in this listing)


What is the difference in an Apollo Wind Turbine?


GreenergyStar's Apollo Wind Turbine is the most mechanically advanced generator in the market today. It features many upgrades that solves performance issues that our competitors struggle with. It is designed to work with other GreenergyStar branded products such as the SolarWind Hybrid RX charge controller and grid tie inverters to better utilize the renewable energy generated. The following list will summarize its major features:

I. Performance

Curves

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The above battery charging power curve is obtained from charging a 12V 100Ah battery bank with our SolarWind Hybrid Charge Controller.
(not included in this listing)

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Blade Features

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- Color: White
- With 60" swept area when mounted on a 5" Hub
- Incorporates highly efficient, true airfoil
- Quiet performance with minimal vibration
- Can generate 1000 watts or more depending on PMA efficiency
- Manufactured using a precision injection molding process that produces blades of exceptional consistency
- Made with new thermoplastic to increase durability
- Smoother and more durable than any blades you can find in the market
- Adjustable blade degree with included degree adjusters / shims (see picture below)
- High resistance to bending (over 150 degrees)


What is Nylon 6.6?

Nylon is a man made product. On the man made side, you will see primarily three types of thermoplastic. These are polyester, polypropylene, and nylon. Of the three types, nylon is by far the better choice.

Nylon is extremely versatile in its applications. It is highly resistant to abrasion and has excellent resilience.
Within nylon, there are two groups: nylon 6 and nylon 6.6. Nylon 6.6 is the premium thermoplastic. It is the thermoplastic that is most often specified by professional architects and designers because it provides the flexural strength, low-temperature toughness, UV Resistance and is the most resilient. Nylon 6.6 performs well in many applications such as wind turbine blades, automotive parts, and other fields that get a lot of wear and tear. Nylon 6.6 has additional molecules that give extra strength and the resilience compared to nylon 6. If you still have no idea what Nylon 6.6 is, do a search on google.

Adjustable blade degree with included degree adjusters (Shims)
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Increase/decrease blade angle by installing degree adjuster under the blades
"+" on the right side = Increase angle = More Torque, Less Speed
"-" on the right side = Decrease angle = Less Torque, More Speed

Specification

Material

Nylon 6.6 + Carbon Fiber (<20%)

Length

29 inches

Width (base)

6 inches

Mounting
6mm bolts

Weight (per blade)

340g, 12oz





Slip Ring


For those who are serious about wind power generation, this is a must have item. Never again will the cable get twisted up. Never again will you have to climb up the ladder and fix the tangles. Get a slip ring today and you can put all of that behind you.

Slip Ring Specification:

Circuits 3
Voltage 380VAC/DC
Maximum Current 75A X3
Rated Current 50A X3
Working Speed 250RPM
Temperature -40'C to 100'C
Wire Gauge 6AWG
Number of bearings 2
Thread M22x1.5
22mm diameter
1.5mm Thread Pitch

Features:

- High voltage / current carrying capacity
- Copper-graphite brushes ensure long life even under extreme load conditions
- Quick connector for fast connection to the AC / DC wind turbine *see reference picture below*
- Insulated with fiberglass sleeves to protect wires to the wind turbine and make the installation professional and tidy
- Easily taken apart for quick maintenance
- 2x High Quality Metal Sealed Ball bearing to stabilize axle

Exploded View

Connection Overview

As we can see from the exploded view, the top circuit is color coded Red, the middle circuit is Black and the bottom circuit is Blue.




Rotor

Apollo
Competitor's
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Pros
- 25mm rotor thickness, 108% more compare to competitor's
- Stronger Magnetic flux due to thicker rotor, and thus, more Power
- Evenly spread magnets decrease magnetic drag
- 6 balanced hole to reduce weight
- Reduce forces required to start rotor due to less reciprocation mass
- Brushless Permanent Magnet Alternator
Cons
- only 12mm in rotor thickness and thus weaker magnetic flux
- Magnets are not evenly spread out (ie: screw at top)
- No weight reduction = harder start up

Specification

Rotor Diameter

77mm

Magnet Material

Rare Earth Neodymium magnets

Number of Magnets

12

Magnet Width (Rotor thickness)
25mm

Weight

836g




Body



Reference picture ONLY.
Please refer to listing details on the actual model you are getting.

- Bigger body allow fitting of a more powerful alternator than competitor's
- Longer body and tail (80cm) allow the Apollo to face wind even if more blades are added while our competitor just spins round and round
- High surface area tail, 33cm in height, 30% more surface area will let the turbine stay focus to incoming wind
- Installation of 29" blades and capture 50% more wind is now possible

Specification

Material
Aluminum (with coating)
Length
80 cm
Tail Height
33 cm
Tail surface Area
225 cm^2
Blades allowed
6



Hub


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Pros
- 140mm diameter, 10% larger than competitor's
- High blade capacity, allow up to 6 to be installed
- Covers the entire face plate to eliminate vortex
Cons
- 125mm in diameter
- Only allows 3 blades to be installed
- Does not cover face plate completely

Specification

Material
Aluminum (with coating)
Diameter
140 mm
Capacity
6 Blades
Compatibility
Air-X, 403, 303
Shaft Diameter
for 17mm shaft
Disc Thickness
23mm


II. Anti-Vibration System

Horizontal

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Pros
- Dual Metal ball bearing located
at front and rear of rotor
- 6cm of stabilizing distance to prevent
rotor and blades from vibrating
- No vibration = Increase in efficiency
- Reduction in noise output
Cons
- 2 bearings placed side by side together
- Stabilizing distance effectively
shorten to 2cm (69% reduction)
- Vibration = Energy wasted
- Wasted energy gets converted to Noise and Heat


Vertical

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Pros
- Dual Metal ball bearing to prevent vertical vibration
- Yaw shaft diameter: 40mm
- 3cm of stabilizing distance with 2 bearings
- No vibration = Increase in efficiency
- Reduction in noise output
- One piece design Yaw body provides more stability

Cons
- Single bearings will not eliminate vertical vibration
- Yaw shaft diameter: 35mm
- Stabilizing distance effectively shorten to 1.4cm with one bearing (53% reduction)
- Vibration will cause bearing to grind on yaw shaft and create a bigger play, which in turn will cause more vibration in a never ending cycle
- 2 pieces design Yaw body is less stable

III. Anti-Leak System

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Pros
- Unlike rubber, PVC Rings are much more durable will not harden and crack and cause leaks
- Bearing are covered and will not rust / leak

Cons
- Rubber ring will harden after approximately 1 year of use and will start cracking and leaking
- Bearing are exposed and will rust / leak

IV. Generator Specification

Body Material Aluminum
Rotor Diameter 152.4cm (60 inches)
Starting Wind Speed 3.0m/s (7 mph)
Rated Wind Speed 13m/s
Survival Wind Speed 45m/s
Voltage 12 VAC
Rated Power 700W
Maximum Power 800W
Weight 8.8kg (19.4 lb)
Yaw Body / Tower Mount
Inner Diameter
53.3mm, 2.1 inch
Recommended Tower (Pipe) Size 1.5 inch schedule 40 pipe
Actual Pipe diameter: 48mm (1.9 inch)
Recommend adding 2.5mm padding

What are included:

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-1 Apollo Wind Turbine
- 6x Blades
- Hub with 6 lots
- Nose Cone
- Screws and Nuts
- Degree Adjuster
- Allen Key
- Instruction Manual

WARNING !!!

Rotating blades present the most serious mechanical hazard. The blades may be moving at velocities over 275 miles per hour (440 km/hr). At this speed, the tip of a blade is nearly invisible and can cause serious injury. Under no circumstances should you install the turbine where a
person could come in contact with moving rotor blades.

The installer of these blades is solely responsible for the use or misuse of these blades. We assume no liability for ANY injuries caused by these products

Warranty:

We will warrant this unit against any manufacture defects or workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This limited warranty specifically excludes damage caused by improper installation, accident, misuse, abuse, improper storage, or any unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modification.This warranty is not transferable. In the event of a claim against this warranty, the seller's obligation, and the claimant's sole remedy, shall be replacement of the product, repair, or refund of the original purchase price excluding any shipping and handling fees. All shipping and handling fees going both ways are responsible by the buyer.

NO OPERATING COST
GENERATES ELECTRICITY FROM THE ABUNDANT RESOURCE - SOLAR & WIND

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Apollo 800 W Watt 12 V AC Magnet PMA Wind Turbine Generator 6 Blade +Controller

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