Turbine, wind

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OBJECT TYPE
vertical axis/25 ft.
DATE
1970–1979
ARTIFACT NUMBER
1984.1223.001
MANUFACTURER
Dominion Aluminum Fabricating
MODEL
Unknown
LOCATION
Ontario, Canada

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General Information

Serial #
N/A
Part Number
1
Total Parts
5
AKA
N/A
Patents
N/A
General Description
Cast aluminum structure. Synthetic and metal motor and other working parts.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
81.0 cm
Width
53.0 cm
Height
165.0 cm
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
N/A
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Industrial Technology
Category
Power sources
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
Dominion Aluminum
Country
Canada
State/Province
Ontario
City
Unknown

Context

Country
Canada
State/Province
Ontario
Period
Experimental turbines tested in 1970'S & 1980'S
Canada
Important renewable energy device developed/designed by Raj Rangi and Peter South of NRC's National Aeronautical Establishment.
Function
To convert natural wind into mechanical or electrical power.
Technical
The vertical axis allows the turbine to spin no matter which direction the wind is blowing from, unlike conventional windmills which must be swung around to face the wind.
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
.1 Stamped on cross-bars: "2356-146-2" [5 times]; "2356-146-1" [2 times]; "2356-146-3" [1 time]; "3" [4 times]". On belt: "300L100 GATES Syncho Power Timing Belt". Mfr's plate on rotor: "SEAL MASTER/ STEPENS-ADAMSON MFG. CO./ AURORA, ILL/ BALL BEARING UNIT NO. MSF 36/ PAT. 2403687 OTHERS PEND.".
Missing
Unassembled, so not known. The drive chain between the rotor and the alternator is missing. The rotor sprocket is also missing. Replacements may be purchased so that the drive system can be made complete before installation of the artefact into the new Energy exhibit.
Finish
Unfinished aluminum.
Decoration
N/A

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