Technical data

Pumping water using wind energy

Article no: P9518200

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Principle

New application areas are being continually looked for to extend the use of renewable energies. Wind, for example, generates energy that is not constant, but the storage of this has been found to be difficult. For this reason, excess wind energy could be used to pump water to a high-up reservoir, so that a hydro-electric power station could utilize the water for power generation on less windy days.

The idea of using wind energy to supply current to a pumped storage electrical power station for the filling of a reservoir is relatively new. It was awarded an environmental promotion prize in Germany in 2006.

In this experiment, the time required by a windwheel to pump water to various heights is measured.

Benefits

Experiment is part of a complete solution set with a total of 26 experiments for Renewable Energy solar cells, wind power, water power
Safe experimentation: The fan in the blower is protected against touch
The power supply used is versatile and is particularly suitable for pupil tests for all ages

Tasks

How quickly can water be pumped using wind energy?

Scope of delivery

Support base, separable for 2 rods	02001-00	1
Beakers, Boro, low form, various sizes	46055-00	1
Beaker, 100 ml, plastic (PP)	36011-01	1
Stand rods, stainless steel, various sizes	02037-00	2
Blower, 12V	05750-00	1
Rotor, 2 pieces	05752-01	1
Generator with metrical thread axis and nut	05751-01	1
Slide mount for optical bench	09822-00	1
Connecting cable, 32 A, blue, various lengths	07361-04	1
Connecting cable, 32 A, red, various lengths	07361-01	1
Digital stopwatch, 24 h, 1/100 s and 1 s	24025-00	1
Measuring tape, l = 2 m	09936-00	1
Water pump/ water turbine/ generator	05753-00	1
clamp, d = 16 mm, with mounting rod	05764-00	1
Dish, plastic, 150x150x65 mm	33928-00	1
Stand rods, stainless steel, various sizes	02031-00	1
Boss head	02043-00	1
PHYWE Power supply, 230 V,DC: 0...12 V, 2 A / AC: 6 V, 12 V, 5 A	13506-93	1