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KidWind High Torque Generator
Order code: KW-HIGEN
KIDWIND HIGH TORQUE GENERATOR
The KidWind High Torque Generator is another option for your wind turbine generator. The High Torque Generator is great for load devices with higher current draw (like the water pump). When compared to the standard Wind Turbine Generator this High Torque Generator produces lower voltage but higher current for a given rotor speed.
This generator has the same 2mm driveshaft as the standard KW-GEN Wind Turbine Generator so the KidWind Hub is interchangeable with either motor. The generator also has 1.2m leads with shrink-wrap reinforced soldering.
Activities:
Use the High Torque Generator as a DC motor or generator
Spin the driveshaft to produce electric current
Explore torque vs. speed
Compare airfoils and flat blades
Concepts:
Exploring energy transformations
Understanding circuits, electricity and magnetism
Exploring the relationship between energy and forces
Understanding the relationship between forces and motion
Developing and using physical models
Understanding differences between energy and power
Designing controlled experiments
Optimising designs
Analysing and interpreting data
Materials included:
High Torque Generator with wires attached
High Torque Generator specification sheet
Specifications:
Voltage output: 0-10V
Amperage output: 0-0.5amps
Motor diameter: 24mm
Wire length: 1.2m
Shaft diameter: 2mm
FAQs:
Q How much power can this generator make?
A Typical output in non-geared wind devices is 0.5-2 volts at 0.1-0.4 amps. Geared wind turbines can produce higher power output.
Q What size is the generator driveshaft?
A This generator has a 2mm driveshaft.
Q Will this generator work with the wind turbine hub?
A Yes, the hub fits perfectly on this generator driveshaft.
Q Why do you call it the High Torque Generator?
A Good question! Torque is related to amperage and this motor generates higher amperage. The water pump for example, needs lots of torque to pump a lot of water. By pushing more amperage into the pump we give it more torque to pump water.
Q Will this light an LED?
A Yes.
Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details
Warranty
- Warranty: 1 year
Dimensions- Package size (HxWxD): 64 x 57 x 95mm
- Packed weight: 70g
Last edited 23rd Jan 2024
This product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
ACSSU190 - Physical Sciences - Energy Conservation - Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations
ACSSU219 - Physical Sciences - Alternative Energies - Energy from a variety of sources can be used to generate electricity
ACSSU117 - Physical Sciences - Forces and Machines - Change to an objects motion is caused by unbalanced forces, including Earths gravitational attraction, acting on the object
ACSSU155 - Physical Sciences - Energy Forms - Energy appears in different forms, including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and energy transformations and transfers cause change within systems
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| Works with: | From |
| KW-WTH10 - KidWind Wind Turbine Hub Pack of 10 | $166.00 |
| KW-PUMP - KidWind Mini Water Pump with Tubing | $26.00 |
| Similar Products: | From |
| KW-GEN - KidWind Wind Turbine Generator | $17.00 |
| KW-GEN10 - KidWind Wind Turbine Generator 10 Pack | $144.00 |
Documents: Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue K-12 | Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue Uni | | |||||||
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