Wind Power on a CAR #1 - Is it FREE?
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- čas přidán 21. 06. 2020
- Can a wind turbine in front of a car harvest FREE energy? This question came to me during a long drive my final year of engineering school. Now we're going to find the answer.
Part one explores the fundamentals of wind turbines using the principles of wind on your hand. In part 2 we'll dive into how much power is available and the theoretical limits on what we can do with it.
I expect this to be at least a four part series and will try to get a part published each month. It's going to be a lot of work but I hope to stick to the one-video-per-month cadence if I can.
Wish me luck!
Quint
A huge thanks to my super awesome Patreon supporters who made this video possible. To become one of them visit:
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"Mom, why does that car have a hand-fan?"
-"Ah, that's just Quint".
ROFL!
My wife had the most baffled look on her face when she peeked at what I was watching XD
Try using a vertical wind turbine it might work better on your truck
Nothing is free
@@danielroy5987 thanks, I'll try that
Hey Quint just wanted to tell you that your Rain gutter experiment helped me get an a+ on my assignment. Thank you so much.
Really? Awesome!!!
@@QuintBUILDs yup, i had to make a proof of concept, but because of corona i Couldn't and there for used your exampel with a little of my own twist
@Christopher That's awesome bro. I'm so happy to see younger people innovating. It gives me hope for mankind. Keep pushing your limits when it comes to studying what you enjoy so you end up with a good career you love.
Hope your invention inspires elon musk
Christopher congratulations but did you have any improvements on it just like to hear from I young open mind to hear anything that I'm missing just fascinated to know
Why is nobody talking about how the dash in his old Ford truck is from a newer model F150?! Love the channel 😄
Thanks! It's a resto-mod I did with a 2004 F-150 that had been totaled. Engine, trans, dash. Used to have a website on it I'm trying to resurrect.
Wow that's a great way to make an old car modern! I'm surprised nobody else said anything. That must have been an ordeal !
@@engineernels1057 probably because not a lot of people know that truck well enough or didn't even look.
most people look at the person whose talking.
Quint BUILDs that is an awesome resto mod! Definitely would love to see that website!
Noticed it right away. And steering column. 2:39 I think I'm seeing a Bronco. 15:28 Yep, Bronco.
I have very few channels for which I've activated notifications, but when I saw part #1 of "Rain Gutter POWER" I instantly activated them. No regrets, keep up the good work! ❤
Same here glad I found the channel and already cant wait for Part 2 of this project
3:34 BEHOLD! THE SLAPPATRON!
Joke shop salesman: So what are you going to do with all these rubber hands?
Quint: Oh, I'm building the world's most terrifying box fan.
It could double as a high five machine
20K Subs Gang!
You're like a sane version of William Osman
You explain stuff so well! I wish you were my teacher when I was learning all this
he has 220k subs man
@@saeedrahman7727 He was here since 20k, man.
lol!!! this is hilarious ... now just sprinkle a little Michael Reeves, and we'd really have some extra-compelling content 😂
Best channel I found by accident.
As an avid collector of fans I just have to say that I really want that hand fan you built.
"Aerodynamics of a brick"
That's what I've been thinking for a long time.
In the old days they built trucks shaped like cigars, round... very very round. THEN, they decided... Lets make the square, VERY square. and then in the 90's they decided, hey lets make them Half round this time... and now in 2020, they say they want lazer cut 90 degree angles for the squar'est square there ever was. See your local dealer this TRUCKTOBER ( thats a real thing sadly)
The more impressive way to describe it would be "aerodynamics of a space shuttle"
@@gittyupalice96 they all just copy each other unfortunately
fomrug basicly a brick with actuators
but so beautiful!
I am a mechanical engineer, But I am AMAZED by seeing the visual explanation of How relative velocity of turbine blade works. You are a great teacher.
Your videos are incredible! You're not only teaching the thought process of iterating through designing something like this but also teaching how to develop based on a real world example. The hand thing I've done so many times and thought it was interesting but never realized how it related to a fan blade or how I could use the amount of time I've played around with this out my car window to better understand how to design one! Thank you I'm really looking forward to #4 to see you talk about how to design the actual turbines!
I just adore your videos and the depth of the explanation. As an engineer myself, i still learn so much from them. So thank you, and keep up the good work!
Awesome, thank you!
Hey great project there. Just one question... "need a hand"?
I see what you did there... :)
You must be a dad
Nailed it.
I LOVE how you present your videos and deliver your information. Your videos are amazing! I’m looking forward to many more experiments to come!
Just when I think I understand something another of your projects proves me wrong. And it's awesome you go allll in on every one of them.Excited for the next parts!
Very good teacher! Wish I could learn things like this in school
you do. In Helicopter Pilot Ground School ! LOL
Great video! I love how you incorporated the hands in the video. Instead of just talking about blades/rotors, the hands were a perfect visualization, and anyone would understand what was going on. Looking forward to part 2!
That was the goal, glad it worked!
I love how this is the only channel where I can watch a whole video through without skipping bits , I love how interesting your videos are , keep it up 👍
Incredible video! The channel deserves way more views, you're great at explaining these things on paper and then showing it in the real world. Excited for part 2!
Really appreciate the compliment Jay!
I learned so damn much and can't wait for episode two!
I remember thinking as a kid why they won't put wind turbines on trains or next to the train tracks.
Awesome. Be sure to share if you can. Impressive you thought of stuff like that as a kid!
I am so curious !! More soon I hope
This is somthing I've been asking myself for so long, as for the rain generator.
I'm happy that you made it and made a video about it.
I've had this thought for such a long time, awesome to see someone approach it so scientifically, thanks for the great videos!
The engineer in you would know from the outset that this will be an inefficient system ie the additional drag cause by the blades will be higher than the energy the turbine creates. But a fascinating experiment and learning experience all the same. Keep up the great work.👍
We will find out either way!
@@QuintBUILDs yes, but you clearly know that the energy consumed by the drag, will exceed the energy produced by the turbine. I like your videos, but many people spend their lives trying to tweak energy experiments thinking that a slight variation will produce free energy.
What if the fan was still facing the same direction but mounted to the hitch
@@michaeltucker8645 It doesn't matter where the turbine is positioned. It will always have drag. Since you are using fossil fuels to run your car, it is utterly inefficient to use this kind of setup. What you could do though is to have wind turbines on a ship. They are called flattner rotors and would act like sails and actually would increase a ship's efficiency.
It's going to decrease your cars efficiency so you burn more fossil fuels or use up more battery power if its an EV. If you listen in even o-level science lessons you learn the laws of physics - eg in layman's terms "you can't get something for nothing". If your experiments at least make people realise this it might be useful.
I think you know very well how this is going to turn out Quint, you're smart enough to know about conservation of energy. I still appreciate you taking the time to prove it once and for all.
I appreciate the props (no pun intended) but if the front of the truck is doing work on the air already and the turbine does some of it instead... I'm honestly not so sure it's a straight conservation of energy problem. Clearly if it were mounted above the truck that would consume more fuel but down in front I suspect maybe not?
@@QuintBUILDs Well, if you're gaining electrical energy, and don't need more mechanical(?) energy for moving the vehicle, you're reducing energy losses somewhere else, which could only be wind drag. I can't imagine the turbine doing that, but who knows. It's always better to test than to guess, right?
There you go. A further complication is the air that would normally flow through the radiator to cool the engine will definitely be affected. There's a clutch fan in there that should be disengaged at highway speeds. If it has to kick back on then certainly that won't help the effort. But yeah, with enough instrumentation we'll know for sure!
@@timderks5960 I think you know you were right first time. There aint no free lunches.
@@kirkc9643 But I'm not sure about wether Quint is far off, here. If he can reduce losses then he will get more energy out if the entire system "for free". I kinda doubt this approach will work for that - but I'm also not 100% sure it wont...
Your video are awesome man. You seem so enthusiastic about the experiments and you make the learning process so entertaining. Keep it up
awesome man keep this up i had imagined something like this a while back. am actually excited to see where it goes.
If only we had a science guy like this in every neighborhood to inspire the young kids.
I can't wait for him to roll out his delorean time travel car
he won't!! stop lying!!!!
this is peak engineering
I was just talking about fans on cars today and I found your rain videos and now this, super cool channel!
This video is used in my classes to explain propellers to my students. Amazing job sir!!!
When you put the hands on the turbine i was like enough with the hands dude we get it
Awww man, looks like I'm gonna need the notifications on to see the future videos.
Love your videos Quint, keep up the great work. Education through easier understanding is the way to go.
Thanks, will do!
I have had the idea of having a fan on the front end of a vehicle to power the vehicle itself since I was a kid.... I saw this video and so far this is the closest I have seen to my idea!!! Oh my goodness I subscribed and please don't give up on this idea! It would make my dreams come true!! Thank you!!! Much love!!!
I'm interested in part 2, however... I would hedge a bet there's a reason dealerships don't regularly offer an installable wind turbine package included along with the satellite radio and heated leather seat options. My guess is that when he does more analysis on the energy returned by the turbine vs the energy consumed to drive the whole contraption forward, it'll actually be operating at a loss. It's just going to be a lot harder to notice because the energy has been converted numerous times from chemical energy then to mechanical energy then to wind and then back to mechanical energy and finally to electric energy. None of these processes are wholly efficient, so unless you're driving into a gale force headwind I just don't see where the energy is coming from.
Exactly.
part of me wants to agree, but you'd be driving into the air and losing energy regardless - the wind won't just pass through the turbine and hit the vehicle at the same speed, it'll be reduced after coming in contact with the turbine since the kinetic energy has to go somewhere. i can't wait to be proved right/wrong though!
@@IsThisLossE physics basics: conservation of energy... there is no such thing as "free energy".
@@IsThisLossE The problem is that you are increasing the surface area the air has to flow over by attaching a turbine, which increases friction. Then the wind has to exert force upon the blades at an angle to cause rotational motion which itself is affected by various mechanical frictions and then in turn by electromagnetic forces when coupled to a generator... and Stephen Weinberger has it right: to get net positive energy out of this setup would violate conservation of energy.
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Reality is such a drag.
@@stephanweinberger Absolutely. Any 2nd-year engineering student that thinks otherwise should be held back until they get their thermodynamics and physics straightened out.
Ed Schulhtheis, P.E.
Professional mechanical design engineer and consultant for 30+ years
Schultek Engineering & Technology, Inc.
www.schultek.com/
My big question is “Did you do the interior conversion of your Bronco”? It looks awesome.
Thanks! Yeah, it's a resto-mod I did with a wrecked 2004 F-150. Engine, transmission, interior. Used to have a website on it I'm working to resurrect.
Quint BUILDs well I look forward to both the next fan episode and the website.
@@QuintBUILDs Okay I saw the outside of it and then in a later shot I thought it was a completely different truck. It looks pretty great.
You made fundamental aerodynamics very simple and easy to understand. Like I understand it but I’d struggle explaining it and you did a fantastic job.
Interesting and so simply explained
I’m not a big fan of this
I see what you did there! 😂
Quint BUILDs
I think I blows up easily
Bad puns😂
@@QuintBUILDs Stop making my head spin!!!
Decoded_Bunny 101 vantastic
The most painful high five ever?
LOL!
Love the way you explain the physics involved 👍😀
loved the idea, effort and video!
9:55 If my calculations are correct when this baby hits 88 miles per hour you're gonna see some serious shit.
Bahaha! That's awesome! 😂
@@QuintBUILDs hehehe
This explanation is brilliant! I'm learning so much with this!
Quint, really like the content your bringing. The explanations are down to earth and easy to relate to.!! Thanks for this!
Really appreciate that, thanks!!!
best simple explanation of lift ever - GREAT!
This is the exact information I was looking for! Thanks Mr. Q!
Such a great video and such a good job breaking down the concepts!
I've had this idea for literally years, so glad someone is trying it!
this is so cool and a lot of hard work i really hope this channel keeps growing cause you deserve it
Oh wow, thanks Lautaro!
sir, I am learning so much from your channel. Appreciate it, Keep up !!
Awesome quint.your craziness is infectious.
I am a senior mechanical engineering student and I am so glad I found your channel! I love your diy experiments! They excite my creative side and my engineering side!
Learning is my passion and my goal is to be able to explain engineering concepts in an easy to understand similar to the way that you do :)
Awesome!
I have always wondered this driving down the road. Thank you!
Nope thank you, I loved the video, liked and subscribed. You are fantastic at explaining the science to this project and I have learnt a lot, to me that enhances my life, an understanding of how things works means everything to me. Many thanks.
I am amazed, again, by your way of explaning things. Incredible. Keep on the good work!
Wow, thanks!
I'm glad I discovered your channel by accident.
Very informative and fun to watch.
Keep up the good work, it's really appreciated!
Thank you very much!
I'm looking forward to you proving this is not just impractical, but unsound from an energy standpoint. I love your videos and think you bring so to the community that follows you.
Could be! Sounds like you recognize the goal is education by pursuit of something intriguing. There might just be some energy there to harvest but naturally I'm not going to sugar-coat the results if not. Either way it will be a fun experiment for sure.
I have had a similar idea for quite some time which in building for my channel. Although mine will be for a construction style generator. The added drag from point A to point B is accepted for me simply for the fact I won't have to listen to a generator running all day while I'm working. Basically wind turbine driven alternators will charge batteries with high amps on trips and large solar array will extend battery life during use and stationary time. All while I can pull up to a job and enjoy 6-8 hrs of quiet power without any loud generator running all day!! I can't wait until I'm done with it! Nice video bud.
Você é um entre exceções. Te seguirei confiante! Parabéns!
im loving these alternate power ideas, not very practical, but fun to watch
Your videos are always awesome! I need part 2. A long time ago built a wind turbine for my truck, it was made from a "wind tunnel" of 12v DC computer cooling (axial) fans. Wired them all in parallel to increase the amperage. It would charge a small 12v riding mower battery that I had a small inverter hooked up to. Used the inverter to charge drill batteries at job sites with no power on location.
NO WAY! That's awesome!!! 👍
This guy is a genius that makes it so easy to understand.
I like this project. Congratulations on 220,000 subscribers
I'm glad I clicked this video. I didn't know about relative wind, and it's pretty interesting. Now I'm waiting for part 2
Glad you enjoyed it!
Congratulations on your subscribers and views Quint
You really invested the time for that rubber hand fan! Awesome! Liked & Subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
your video are so calm n awesome i love them
Thank you so much!
Good luck bro. I'm stoked!
You and me both!
Thank you very much for your understanding of lift , I'm playing with car jet plane camper , fun in the sun keep it up......
I love the mythbusters style hand fan! Made my day!
Quint that's a lovely Video, tons of love and warm regards from India, great work, great Video Superb explaination, God bless you Bro.
I love this channel!
Very cool stuff!! Make sure your blades are all extremely balanced to increase efficiency and to prevent a blade from flying off at highway speed
Yeah, that's chief on my list of concerns. Don't want any flying swords!
Keep it coming. Good shit.
I've seen a couple of your videos and I really like the cool ideas of harvesting energy, I am studying clean energy technologies and I whould really like to see as much ideas as possible. The more crazy is the idea the more I like it 🤘🤘
Ps. I whould like to see a project where you are recicling trash (bananas for example 😂) as fuel for let's say a steam powered turbine.
Great video explanations and visuals
Thank you!!!
Wow this is so handy!
My favorite channel on youtube!
Very cool video with great instruction and funny too! It will work but I think it will also increase the drag and increase fuel consumption too with no net increase in energy production. However, if your mobile wind turbine were raised automatically from the back and telescopically standing tall when the vehicle shifted into park it would act like a smaller version of a modern wind turbine and generate a net increase of electricity. However, I think having a solar PV canopy built onto and over your truck would generate way more electricity if the possible goal is a self powered, electric vehicle. Love your video, skills and knowledge!
Hello sir, just wanted to let you know you were RIGHT ON THE MONEY. I worked for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy as the finisher/painter for their wind turbine blades. Of note, I want to mention that the blades we make are intentionally bent slightly backwards at the tip, because the torsion of the wind against the tip causes it to become parallel, increasing its efficiency. This mostly has to do with blade length (53 and 64 meter blades) and yes they are as big up close as you might think.
You've gained me as a subscriber, because you are very good at doing your research and presenting in a simple but funny way. Keep it up😁
Wow, thanks James! This project is harder than I thought but I think it will be worth it in the end. REALLY appreciate the approval from someone in the business!
Awesome project can't wait for part 2 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice Video. Thanks
35 years ago, a friend of mine suggested doing this exact same thing. I told him that the turbine will create more drag than the amount of power it puts back into the car, and that any energy collected will be insignificant. I'm subscribing to see you prove me right. The only difference is he suggested doing this with an aerodynamic car, not a brick. Thank you for making these videos. It's innovators like you that end up with great inventions. Probably not this one, but hopefully others. Can't wait for part 2.
Thanks. I've already gotten plenty of patents in my career. This is way more fun!
DUDE - you need to make videos for COVID home schooling parents. This make math and physics practical, memorable and understandable. I am being serious about this. Right now there a parents around the world wondering how to home school. This is perfect!!
good demo ..cool
Love your channel!
Glad you enjoy it!
Desperately awaiting part II ;) hope you are well
Making great progress on it, thanks! 👍
Nice project. Can't wait to see where you take this series of videos for the truck. :)
I liked the video just for the hand fan. That is amazing. I would buy one.
Awesome vid please make more 👍🏻👍🏻
Love it. Always wondered if a system like that would work
You and me both!
Great job! I like the video, as you did a great job!
Thank you very much!
Love the bronco. Great year. I drive a 78 f-100 step side
Thanks! I've always loved the look of the step side.
Man I love this one!
@Quint.
While you
Yeah, probably stirling spinning a permanent magnet alternator. Hmm. I'll think about that, thanks!
Love these video's. Keep them up.
Thanks, will do!
wow, i wish we were neighbors, i just discovered your channel, and it amazes me, especially because many of vids you have are thoughts i have pondered for years