Desk/Computer Fan as generator for Mini-Wind Turbine?

Eufouria

Eufouria

@eufouria-9tYeY7 • Oct 26, 2024
The title pretty much says it all.
I'm not an engineer but have been tinkering (mostly with computers) and various inventions my whole life.

I wanted to build a mini wind-turbine to hang off my fire escape in New York City.

I eventually intend to power a fiber optic light show with the system but I'm trying to get the turbine down first.

I see no reason why a desk fan couldn't be converted into a generator, the only hurdle I can imagine would have something to do with the fan being either AC or DC.

Any thoughts?
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  • sarveshgupta

    sarveshgupta

    @sarveshgupta-txtmu5 • Dec 22, 2009

    Welcome to CE Eufouria 👍

    Nice thought buddy
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  • husi8400

    husi8400

    @husi8400-9k2JU8 • Dec 22, 2009

    ur idea seems to be very interesting dude.... but a fan blade cannot be used as a turbine thats bcoz it is designed for the purpose of blowing air ..whereas turbine blades are aerodynamic in shape unlike a table fan's blade...do some research on turbine blade aerodynamics.. and also on well's turbine. i think it might help u with ur concept...goodluck...
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  • saggi1991

    saggi1991

    @saggi1991-jQOFsz • Jan 16, 2010

    i request you to ellaborate your idea.
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  • gaurav.bhorkar

    gaurav.bhorkar

    @gauravbhorkar-Pf9kZD • Jan 16, 2010

    Wow! Thats interesting.
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