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Discussion in 'Power Electronics' started by Sparky_zap, Feb 17, 2021.

Feb 17, 2021 #1

Sparky_zap

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I'm doing a small project, a classic, turning an old motor into a generator by hand cranking it. Sadly I can't seem to find many details on the motor I have and I can't seem to get a voltage reading from it. Any tips or suggestions will be helpful. The motor is from a hotpoint tumble drier, and it worked just fine.. The heating element broke, and I manages to pull the motor out.
Feb 17, 2021 #2

bertus Moderator

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Hello,

Perhaps you can find some info in the links of the following pages:
http://educypedia.karadimov.info/education/diypedalpower.htm
http://educypedia.karadimov.info/education/physicsexperimentsmotor.htm

You might experience that not all motors can be used as a generator.

Bertus
Feb 17, 2021 #3

Bluejets

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Unlikely an induction motor from a dryer would work as a generator.
When you select the correct type of motor, consideration will need to be given to the gear-up speed requirements and the fact that most human male output power is around 100w maximum and for a limited time.
Feb 24, 2021 at 6:22 PM #4

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Hello,

@Sparky_zap , Have a look at this:

Bertus

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