How to make a violin at home. In this post, I would like to guide you through all the steps I followed to make a violin. Then I’ll share with you the reason I built this, my experiences, what Kept me moving forward when I lost confidence, and some of my mistakes which you are advised to avoid, and then I will answer some frequently asked questions related to violin. Let’s get started. This blog is all about renewable energy projects. However, every once in a while I do some hobby projects. This year I got a chance to join a violin class with my friends Sanal and Aswin. And guess what, we joined an institute. Check this on Amazon https://amzn.to/3ufFjI8 When I got this chance to hold these amazing musical instruments in my hands I felt a strange inspiration to make one of them. Even though I am not good at woodworking and acoustics I decided to give it a try. But I had no idea, where do I begin. You May Also Like: How to Make Wind Turbine Propeller The Inspiration for Making a Violin W...
It's been a long time I'm thinking about making a solar-powered water pump for my farm. I already have a 100 w solar panel, which I bought for making my off-grid system. It's the perfect time to make a solar-powered water pump. Which type of water pump I'm gonna make? I thought for a moment. Watched a few YouTube videos, referred to some blogs, and decided to make a Centrifugal pump.
How Centrifugal pumps work?
Centrifugal pumps are hydraulically operated machines characterized by their ability to transmit energy to fluids (in particular to liquids) through the work of a field of centrifugal forces. Their main purpose is to transfer fluids through an increase in pressure. Centrifugal pumps can have different structures, but their operating principle and fluid dynamic characteristics are always the same.
Schematically, centrifugal pumps are formed of an impeller that rotates inside the casing. The impeller comprises a series of blades, preferably of a radial design, which transmits kinetic energy to the fluid being pumped.
The casing is equipped with suction and discharge nozzles for the fluid being pumped. The suction nozzle has an axis that corresponds with the impeller's rotational axis, while the discharge nozzle has a normal axis to the impeller axis but still lying on the plane passing through the axis itself.
Step one: Making of the Impeller
I got this component accidentally when I search for a suitable material to make the impeller for my pump. I've always had this experience of getting things that I'm searching for when I'm really passionate about them. I think what Paulo Coelho said is correct. If you really want something the whole universe conspires for you to achieve that dream. What's your opinion?
By the way, this component is a part of an old CD casing. I got this from my friend's studio. Mahesh Deva agreed to give it to me without any hesitation when I asked for it, even he needed it. Thanks, bro. Without it, I would be still searching for another suitable material.
I love to look at it this way. Elizabeth Gilbert in her book Big Magic said something similar to this. That CD casing was sitting in my friend's Studio all these 10 long years to finally got found by me to fulfill its life purpose. Ha,. I know you are smiling now, right. It's not my opinion. But I find this idea amazing and real? haven't you ever felt it?
Oh, we are going in the wrong direction. How did I make this project? That's what matters here, the purpose of this article. Move on. Then I used a couple of PVC pipe pieces and an M seal to make the impeller of the centrifugal pump.
Step two: Casing Making
I used a piece of 4'' PVC pipe and two square pieces of fiber glasses to make the casing. I fixed a bearing on one glass and a 3/4'' connector to the other piece using M seal. The truth is that those fiber glasses were part of an old project. I find it perfectly match my needs for this project and dismantled it.
Step Three: Fixing Motor
We need a motor to turn this impeller. I had a DC motor I purchased long ago. It was working perfectly and have perfect torque too. So I decided to go with it. Successfully fixed the motor on the frame.
Step Four: Priming and TestingA centrifugal pump have to be primed before operating. Fill the casing with water. Connect the motor to the solar panel. Place the solar panel in sunlight. Turn the switch on. Success. Our Centrifugal pump is ready.
Watch m video at the top of this post. It has all steps to make a successful centrifugal pump project. Subscribe to my YouTube channel New Physicist to get more renewable energy-related project ideas. Renewable energy is the future of energy. let's build a better tomorrow.
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