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