Forgen Wind Powered Generators
The Forgen wind driven generator embodies long established, high efficiency generator principles, combined with turbine airflow expertise. Low inertia of the carefully balanced all aluminium rotor assembly enables the maximum advantage to be taken of average weather conditions. The two machines in the range, the Forgen 500 and the 1000 can produce in an average 15 knot wind conditions 12 or 24 amps in a 24 hour period (depending on battery condition). The design of the machines is such that, in extreme wind conditions, the turbine is self regulating. The electronic circuitry is also internally protected against overload and neither machine requires an external regulator to be fitted.
The Forgen 500 is designed as a trickle
charger and may be permanently connected to the battery.
The Forgen 1000 gives a higher charge and has been designed
for larger, multiple battery installations usually associated
with boats over 11 metres long. The use of a Forgen ensures
easy start up after overnight or week long mooring of sailing
craft.
It is well known that batteries have a much longer working life when maintained in a fully charged state and even a small charge current will help prevent battery deterioration. The generator circuit is designed so that the battery cannot be overcharged and is self-adjusting for 12 or 24 volts batteries.
High winds present no problems for the Forgen Generators. The aerofoil design of the rotors mean that surplus wind is 'dumped'.
In wind tunnel tests using smoke, once maximum revolutions have been reached, excess air can be seen 'pluming' out of the top of the units. The more the wind increases, the bigger the plume!
