CAN I PUMP WATER WITH AN ELECTRIC GENERATING WINDMILL? |
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Yes, but why would you want to? The typical three bladed electric generating windmills provides no power in the lower wind speeds, which are the most common wind speeds at most locations. With the electric generating windmill, the power of the wind is converted to mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is then converted to electrical energy. The electrical energy is then transmitted to a control panel and then either stored in batteries or is connected to the utility power grid. The energy must then be converted or regulated into a usable form and then transmitted to the electric motor in the pump. Then the electric motor converts the electricity to mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is then used to operate a centrifugal pump which is inherently less efficient than an IRON MAN WINDMILL™ lift pump. Why would anyone want to pay the high price of an electric windmill powered pumping system when they can get much more water for a much lower total cost with an IRON MAN WINDMILL™.
The IRON MAN WINDMILL™ uses 18 sails to take full advantage of low wind speeds and is highly efficient at the lowest wind speeds, when the electric generating windmill is standing still. This means more pumping time and more water every month. Additionally, the wind wheel of the IRON MAN WINDMILL™ converts the power of the wind directly to mechanical energy; this force is converted directly to the lifting of water with a highly efficient lift pump with little loss of useful energy. |