Leaving for a month

[Ed Kennell 35,767]

Are those making power?    DC to batteries?

[formariz 11,849]

5 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Are those making power?    DC to batteries?

These do not. They still use them to grind grain but mainly for demonstration purposes. Years past there were hundreds of them all over but only a few dozen work now. The others are in a state of decay many of them just having walls. Government now considers them national monuments and subsidizes their restoration and maintenance. Sadly only the original owners really know how to work them and they are all in their 70s. This particular one has also a water cooled Diesel engine for when there is no wind which never really happens here.

Electrical power is supplied by the thousands of the modern ones on top of every hill.

 

 

 

 

 

[Ed Kennell 35,767]

https://yorkblog.com/yorktownsquare/gordon-freierichs-windmill/

 

Given my long career in the R&D and model testing of hydro turbines, I also have an interest in wind turbines.    The link above has some information about the wind turbine Allis Chalmers built in 1941. I didn't start working for Allis until 1964, or they may have been building wind turbines today.

[formariz 11,849]

On 8/29/2019 at 10:28 AM, Ed Kennell said:

https://yorkblog.com/yorktownsquare/gordon-freierichs-windmill/

 

Given my long career in the R&D and model testing of hydro turbines, I also have an interest in wind turbines.    The link above has some information about the wind turbine Allis Chalmers built in 1941. I didn't start working for Allis until 1964, or they may have been building wind turbines today.

Wind turbines are a big deal here. Essentially you cannot be anywhere without seeing one. There are thousands of them . Although I realize and understand their benefit it’s to the point here that they actually dominate the landscape. Besides the obvious benefit, they also became a big financial boom for the land owners since they get a substantial amount of rent for the land that otherwise would bring them no income in addition to have great roads built for free on them. They are a great benefit but should be invisible 

[Stormin 9,975]

On ‎8‎/‎29‎/‎2019 at 9:43 AM, formariz said:

  Ingenious use of a vehicle back axle.

 

 

  I don't mind the smaller wind turbines, like at farms. But I don't like the monstrosities spoiling the landscape. I don't know why more use is not put into tidal or wave power. That's far more constant than wind. I suppose it's because wind turbines are cheaper.

 

 

[formariz 11,849]

Castle and Cloisters originally built by the Templar’s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 30, 2019 by formariz

[formariz 11,849]

@Ed Kennell and others. Remember my clay pot from the whatizits? Here is a working reproduction of a Nora .

 

 

 

 

 

[formariz 11,849]

The little woman found a new boyfriend 

[formariz 11,849]

For those interested in forestry, my father in law’s eucalyptus plantations. They are grown for paper pulp. Cut every seven years. They sprout again from stump and this is repeated three times. After 21 years stumps are removed and new trees planted.

 

 

newly planted trees, leaves on new plants are totally different from mature ones.

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 63,113]

5 minutes ago, formariz said:

seven years

That's impressive.

Lots of variables to when forest is harvested here but I gather the standard is between 25 and 40 years.

 

[formariz 11,849]

43 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

That's impressive.

Lots of variables to when forest is harvested here but I gather the standard is between 25 and 40 years.

 

Eucalyptus’s grow very quickly. They are an invasive species and not native to this country. They basically destroyed all other species of trees with very few exceptions. They now probably makeup over 80% of all trees. A good example of what not to do specifically introducing a foreign species into the country.

As far as the harvesting goes they are harvested when they are about 6 inches in diameter. That is the size that the paper mills want them at.

When planted on rows like that they compete for light growing fast. They are also fertilized on a regular basis and undergrowth removed so all nutrients go to them. 

[19richie66 16,942]

Wow, glad I checked into this one. The buildings over there are beautiful. Such detail and all crafted by hand. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for the photos and the time to take and upload them. 

[Ed Kennell 35,767]

                                                        Yes, thank you for sharing your vacation.   

 

Cas, back to post #57,  what is the power source for the Nora?

 

                 

Edited September 1, 2019 by Ed Kennell

[formariz 11,849]

8 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

                                                        Yes, thank you for sharing your vacation.   

 

Cas, back to post #57,  what is the power source for the Nora?

 

                 

This particular one has a channel of water from river directed to it pretty much like a water powered mill. When they open the channel wheel turns filling clay pots which when horizontal empty into a wooden trough which then would be channeled into others for field irrigation. Other variations of it would be animal powered either an ox or a donkey such as the ones taking water out of a well.

[formariz 11,849]

For those with religious affinity this is the Fatima Sanctuary,

 

 

This great view is at the Nazaré shore where the world famous surfing events are held. Today however not one wave in sight 

 

 

 

 

 

[Stormin 9,975]

 I assume that is an inclined railway to ascend to the view area.? Cable cars?

 

Great photo's.

[formariz 11,849]

Yes it is. There are also steps but I have never seen anyone take them. Personally driving is the way.

[formariz 11,849]

Kings palace ( one of many) in city of Sintra from the 17th Century.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[WHX?? 46,739]

Wow ...White House got nothin on that!

[formariz 11,849]

Some views from Sintra . Narrow streets and buildings from the 17th century.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[formariz 11,849]

A refreshing site. Souvenir shops without any Chinese goods.

 

 

[formariz 11,849]

It’s been nice but it’s time to head home. Flying back today. Kind of weird all of this time without seeing a Wheelhorse. 

[Ed Kennell 35,767]

Safe travels Cas.   We enjoyed the trip.  Thanks for taking us along.

[Stormin 9,975]

5 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Safe travels Cas.   We enjoyed the trip.  Thanks for taking us along.

 

Same goes for me.

[stevasaurus 22,229]

It seems like a short month Cas.  A beautiful month though...thanks for all of those pictures.  What a scenic country.