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2019 Windmill Technology Workshop Begins Today

Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 4:46 pm
by JBarker
I will be sharing some pics of the classes being conducted at the annual New Mexico State University Windmill Technology Workshop in Las Cruces, New Mexico. From May 29-June 1st. Sponsored by Aermotor Windmill Co.

Jerry

Re: 2019 Windmill Technology Workshop Begins Today

Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 4:51 pm
by JBarker
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 5:53 pm
by JBarker
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 6:10 pm
by CTXmiller
Thought you don’t tie a wheel down or is he explaining tying it down just during maintenance/repairs for safety?

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Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 6:25 pm
by windybob
Better be for very temporary. Good way to make a windmill head look like an ear of corn in the husk.

Re: 2019 Windmill Technology Workshop Begins Today

Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 7:14 pm
by JBarker
CTXmiller wrote: Wed May 29, 2019 6:10 pm Thought you don’t tie a wheel down or is he explaining tying it down just during maintenance/repairs for safety?
Great point. Tie down temporary for maintenance only. The Hopi Indians are explaining some of their tricks of the trade to the class. They have 3 full time windmill crews that service over 100 windmills on their reservation. Thanks

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Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 7:17 pm
by JBarker
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 9:16 am
by JBarker
Wind vs Sun -Alternative solar water pumping class

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Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 9:28 am
by Bryon
Cost of solar is about the same as a windmill. The windmill will last longer with regular maintenance.

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Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 9:36 am
by JBarker
Well Components-Well Construction/Drop Pipe/Cylinders/Rods/Stuffing Box class