How To Make A Stator

At a glance..

The stator is the very important electrical part of the wind turbine. It contains all the coils of wire which will have voltage induced in them as the magnets pass over them. It's defined as the 'stator' because it is the 'stationary ' (it doesn't turn ) part of the alternator. For this project you're building a 3 phase alternator and the stator will have 9 coils.

The details..

If you're interested in building your own wind turbine, this book is an essential guide. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to make the stator - one of the most important electrical parts of the turbine. The author explains that each phase consists of three coils in series with nine coils required for this project. You'll learn about selecting magnet wire based on voltage requirements and making sure that coil size remains consistent regardless of voltage.

The book also covers all necessary materials such as fiberglass fabric disks, thin viscosity cyanocrylate glue (super glue) with accelerator, polyester resin, soldering equipment, electrical tape, heat shrink (optional), brass screws/washers/nuts etc., which are required during construction process. The author emphasizes using double insulated 200 deg C stuff for best results.

Detailed information is provided regarding winding coils properly while keeping constant tension on wire at all times. A fixture needs to be created first before starting work which will hold spool securely while working with it.The author advises not obsessing over perfection when winding wires but maintaining neatness throughout the process.

Finally,the wiring part is explained where each phase has three numbered coils connected together by their starts(A,B,C)and ends(X,Y,Z). Star connection involves connecting these starts together internally inside diameter of Stator mold.The final product should consist of nine radial lines showing maximum width alongwith two circles(8

) indicating path taken by magnets.Following guidelines mentioned above can lead you towards successful completion within no time.