Paddle Wheel Design Project

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by drortiz1, Sep 20, 2012.

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  1. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member

    QUOTE=Rik;

    So merely get 5 guys to stand on the paddle wheel and see if it moves.) /QUOTE

    Crikey 5 Americans thats 1000 kilo

    If it was' balanced' on ball bearings a mere can of Budweiser would move it
     
    Frosty, Oct 5, 2012
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  2. Rik
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    Rik Senior Member

    She is on "Whee Of Fortune"
     
    Rik, Oct 8, 2012
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  3. Rik
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    Rik Senior Member

    Exactly but the water displacement stops that minor weight from having an effect.
     
    Rik, Oct 8, 2012
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  4. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member


    Depends on RPM /displacement.

    I was thinking just barely movement--- 1 revolution per hour would be so small it would be un measurable
     
    Frosty, Oct 8, 2012
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  5. Rik
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    Yes but it would answer the question and then you can add to the force # to make it go faster.. Smartest thing would be to raise the thing out of the water totally, spin the wheel and add a water stream over the wheel while it spins.. Eliminates the drag all together and gives the same effect to the casual observer.
     
    Rik, Oct 9, 2012
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  7. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member

    Thank you --thats exactly what I said in #20
     
    Frosty, Oct 9, 2012
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