References

  Below is a list of compiled resources the group has gathered to gain a further understanding of water turbines, and how to build one.

1.http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2010/03/09/build-small-scale-hydroelectric-generator/#.UX-7A-DBFzp

This website provides a very clear picture of what a water turbine is, and also step by step instructions on how to build one. Defines the basic parts of a turbine, and how to put them together.

2. http://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=magnet-grade

A website used to aid in choosing the grade and strength of magnet needed for the project. Explains how a magnets strength is measured, and what strength to use.

3. http://permaculturewest.org.au/ipc6/ch08/shannon/index.html

Thoroughly describes the various types of water turbines available. Useful for understanding many of the more technical terms.

4. http://fdp.nu/coils/cdc.asp#top 

A very useful site that helps do the calculations necessary for wire length and diameter.

5. http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090503231903AAs1TP3
    http://www.howstuffworks.com/armature-info.htm
    http://duck.sbmyc.com/coreless_motors.html

These three sites explain what an armature is and how it works in conjunction with the generator.

6. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080820222732AA8byfe

Discussion of Asynchronous vs Synchronous generators.

7. http://www.dieselserviceandsupply.com/Generator_Phase_Conversions.aspx

Here you will find the difference between a 3-phase and single-phase generator when building the stator.

8. http://www.moreau-fr.net/proto/turbine/en/#d0e113

Basic information for a pico-hydroelectric turbine.

9. http://www.picohydro.org.uk/

When deciding what type of turbine head you will need this site explains the diffrent types and uses of the high, medium, and low head.

10. http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/py106/Electricgenerators.html

Provides background in generators and electromotive force. Also has a section about inductance.