I'm currently collecting parts for a simple device that will demonstrate how we can use the force of compressed air to spin a common car alternator.
I start with a fully charged 12V car battery. To the battery I attach a large DC air compressor. VIAIR sells a compressor rated at 20 amps max @ 12VDC capable of maintaining between 165 psi - 200 psi in it's tank.
This is stored energy that can be precisely released through a small pipe against small metal blades set into the outer edge of a 26" bicycle rim. Attach this rim to an axle with another 26" rim so that both rims spin.
Run a belt around the second bicycle rim down to the alternator. 300 rpm on the 26" bicycle rim would be over 2400 rpm at the alternator. More than enough for the alternator to become self-sustaining. Rpms can be controlled with valve on air line.
This isn't perpetual motion, it's just using an air motor to spin an alternator. As alternator spins it monitors system voltage and adjusts itself to added loads such as the compressor kicking on, or an inverter attached to the same battery for AC power.
Can a basic 63 amp alternator be made to put out 48V DC instead of 12V DC? If so, you could maintain batteries for an inverter rated for 48V DC - 120/240V AC to power your entire house.
ALL comments welcome
I start with a fully charged 12V car battery. To the battery I attach a large DC air compressor. VIAIR sells a compressor rated at 20 amps max @ 12VDC capable of maintaining between 165 psi - 200 psi in it's tank.
This is stored energy that can be precisely released through a small pipe against small metal blades set into the outer edge of a 26" bicycle rim. Attach this rim to an axle with another 26" rim so that both rims spin.
Run a belt around the second bicycle rim down to the alternator. 300 rpm on the 26" bicycle rim would be over 2400 rpm at the alternator. More than enough for the alternator to become self-sustaining. Rpms can be controlled with valve on air line.
This isn't perpetual motion, it's just using an air motor to spin an alternator. As alternator spins it monitors system voltage and adjusts itself to added loads such as the compressor kicking on, or an inverter attached to the same battery for AC power.
Can a basic 63 amp alternator be made to put out 48V DC instead of 12V DC? If so, you could maintain batteries for an inverter rated for 48V DC - 120/240V AC to power your entire house.
ALL comments welcome
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