I understand your mechanical analogy - but the generation system I am describing is one that creates an impulse of power - it is not a traditional rotating magnet in a field (or vice versa).
In my scenario a magnet is dropping, due to gravity, through a coil - so there would be no effect that...
Thanks for the response. I'm aware this would happen with a conventionally driven alternator, where the prime move is a gas turbine or diesel engine - but in the case I'm looking at the mechanical input power is essentially fixed i.e. the magnets physical action is caused by gravity, or a flow...
Hi All,
I am thinking about building a simple electrical generator (to use wave power), and I am trying to make sure I clearly understand the theory and expected results before starting the project. I have two basic questions:
1) How do I calculate the generators maximum current and...
Hi All,
thanks for your response so far.. I will try and clarify each of the points in turn
1) I might be wrong on this, but the formula you have given is to work out the inductance of a coil (in Henrys), which is used to define how a coil acts in a similar manner to a resistor - so this is...
Hi All,
I am thinking about building a simple electrical generator, and I am trying to make sure I clearly understand the theory and expected results before starting the project. I have two basic questions:
1) How do I calculate the generators maximum current and wattage, if i know the...