Wow! Where does the time go? I can account for the hours, it's the days I lose track of. Have you ever noticed that when you are with a special person or working on an interesting problem, the hours rush by so fast, and when they're gone, time begins to crawl again. Have no doubt,someone in the field of quantum physics that studies the time continuum is searching for an answer to this mystery. Me? I just go with it. Enough of that. On to the good stuff!
For those of you that read minds, you already know that I have been working on a special project concerning hydroponics. Well, I have finally overcome the final hurdle in the mechanics and I do believe I have it. For years I have been working on a small scale system, capable of producing approximately .5 - 1 Metric Tons of fruits and vegetables per year. I have been having problems with certain switching devices and torque conversion in the pumping mechanism.
I was trying too hard. I went back to the basics and there I found my answer. Multiple low volume pumps! Who knew? I have run the math on both the hydraulic and mechanical aspects of the system, The flow through and drip systems are known factors and easily adapted to a multi-stage system such as the one I designed. Instead of designing special drives and pumps, I was able to adapt parts from common household appliances and vehicles to accomplish my goals. I only needed to fabricate one part for use in a tower system and that can be done for just a few dollars, and I may yet find that part on the market somewhere.
So without spilling the hydroponic beans, here is an overview of the system. Using an elevated tower to support a wind turbine that will turn gears which in turn transmit torque to low voltage/amperage motors to charge back up electrical storage batteries; and also provide a direct drive system for multiple water pumps, I will be able to assemble a nearly fully automatic closed recirculating system. Extremely low maintenance the only training the average person would need, they can get it from the internet or their local farm agent, would be a basic understanding of hydroponic formula application.
I am currently in one of the best places to test my theory, the arid deserts of Iraq, therefore I shall begin construction of a 1/4 scale functional model within the next month and test it this winter. Enter my problem, getting either premixed hydroponic solution or the basic ingredients to mix my own. I will figure that out.
So what's in it for me? Did I mention that I'm American (translate-capitalist)? But seriously, there is more to life than money , right? So aside from being able to profit financially by selling/installing systems, selling plans and such (Giving seminars?). Here are some of the more humanitarian aspects that drove me to undertake this project. To really understand this you need to investigate the benefits of using hydroponics to grow food.
Enough for today, I have an appointment this evening and need to prepare. It is a test of my verbal communication skills, verification of my ability to extract various radical emotions through the use of voice, inflection, bad grammar etc. If I keep this up I may become bilingual......Later folks.
For those of you that read minds, you already know that I have been working on a special project concerning hydroponics. Well, I have finally overcome the final hurdle in the mechanics and I do believe I have it. For years I have been working on a small scale system, capable of producing approximately .5 - 1 Metric Tons of fruits and vegetables per year. I have been having problems with certain switching devices and torque conversion in the pumping mechanism.
I was trying too hard. I went back to the basics and there I found my answer. Multiple low volume pumps! Who knew? I have run the math on both the hydraulic and mechanical aspects of the system, The flow through and drip systems are known factors and easily adapted to a multi-stage system such as the one I designed. Instead of designing special drives and pumps, I was able to adapt parts from common household appliances and vehicles to accomplish my goals. I only needed to fabricate one part for use in a tower system and that can be done for just a few dollars, and I may yet find that part on the market somewhere.
So without spilling the hydroponic beans, here is an overview of the system. Using an elevated tower to support a wind turbine that will turn gears which in turn transmit torque to low voltage/amperage motors to charge back up electrical storage batteries; and also provide a direct drive system for multiple water pumps, I will be able to assemble a nearly fully automatic closed recirculating system. Extremely low maintenance the only training the average person would need, they can get it from the internet or their local farm agent, would be a basic understanding of hydroponic formula application.
I am currently in one of the best places to test my theory, the arid deserts of Iraq, therefore I shall begin construction of a 1/4 scale functional model within the next month and test it this winter. Enter my problem, getting either premixed hydroponic solution or the basic ingredients to mix my own. I will figure that out.
So what's in it for me? Did I mention that I'm American (translate-capitalist)? But seriously, there is more to life than money , right? So aside from being able to profit financially by selling/installing systems, selling plans and such (Giving seminars?). Here are some of the more humanitarian aspects that drove me to undertake this project. To really understand this you need to investigate the benefits of using hydroponics to grow food.
- The system could be constructed by humanitarian organizations in famish stricken parts of the world, to help communities feed themselves.
- Families around the world could build this system with scrapped materials and realize a major offset in their annual food budget. (You can't grow junk food with it.)
- Several of these systems, co-located, would support a small area with a fruit and vegetable market business, either family run, or co-oped by various groups as a supplemental income source.
- Maybe an honorary degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering? Sandhills Community College of Pinehurst, NC? Hello?
- Maybe a little recognition from the Nobel committee? (OK, I'm reaching a little on that one.)
- Seriously, if I place a dollar value on the plans, and then donate them as charitable contributions on a per use basis, I should be able to offset any new taxes (translate-fines) my beloved government may levy against me for having the audacity to attempt making a profit while not being an elected government official. :)
- Sorry, had to stick that in there.
Enough for today, I have an appointment this evening and need to prepare. It is a test of my verbal communication skills, verification of my ability to extract various radical emotions through the use of voice, inflection, bad grammar etc. If I keep this up I may become bilingual......Later folks.
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