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What type of water wheel is most efficient?
Overshot
Overshot (and particularly backshot) wheels are the most efficient type; a backshot steel wheel can be more efficient (about 60%) than all but the most advanced and well-constructed turbines.
How many horsepower can a water wheel produce?
The growth of mills was accompanied by the growth in the power of waterwheels. From the first half of the 18th century to the first half of the 19th century, the average horsepower increased 300% to 12-18 horsepower. the largest wheels were 60 and 70 feet in diameter and capable of producing upwards of 250 horsepower.
How much does it cost to build a water wheel?
How much does it cost to build a water wheel? The wooden water wheel would take about a month to make all of the wooden parts and construct the final water wheel. The final price tag for a wooden water wheel is 50 to 75 thousand dollars, and possibly as high as 125 thousand dollars or more.
How much torque does a water wheel?
The required torque to get the rated power will be about 10 pounds-feet or about 13.6 Newton-meters.
What can you do with a water wheel?
What is a Water Wheel? Water wheels (or waterwheels) convert the energy from falling water into power that can be used to do work. Agricultural communities in the past used water wheels to grind grain, saw wood, and pump water. (They’re still used today in developing countries and communities that shun technological advancements.)
Which is the most efficient water wheel design?
Overshot and backshot wheels are the most efficient water wheel design; a backshot steel wheel can be more efficient (about 60%) than all but the most advanced and well-constructed turbines.
What kind of wood is a runnerduck waterwheel made of?
It is made from mostly cedar except for the side cheeks which are Doug fir. It is 36 inches in diameter and the 16 buckets are 12 inches wide. The pattern I saved of one of the face cheeks.
How big of a stand do you need for a water wheel?
3. To make the stand for your water wheel, you may consider tracing this pattern. Just click on the link to download and print it. The size of this pattern works best for a water wheel with a 6 inch diameter (the size made with a 6 inch long protractor).