What WindTrans is All About...
During the past two years WindTrans Systems Ltd. has been focused on producing a revolutionary pump or kinetic turbine that will change how we use and produce energy as we know it today. This Pump or Kinetic Turbine named Zelda can be hand operated, hand cranked or motor driven providing a wider range of use.
This is a hand cranked pump that will provide high volume output with little required torque for operation. Zelda is revolutionary proving to be 95%+ efficient making it an unmatched turbine operating in forward or reverse. Marketability as a pump and Kinetic Turbine is far reaching to future generations ensuring sustainability with the use of kinetic energy and alternative drive systems that will not impact our environment.
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News & Updates
16/02/2012
We are pleased to announce that Conestoga has been awarded an Applied Research & Development grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Professor Min Chen, a faculty member of the Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) accredited degree program, along with two part-time student Research Assistants will be working on the applied research project entitled “Prototype Testing System for the Zelda Pump”. Windtrans Systems Ltd., based in Seaforth Ontario and directed by General Manager Andrew Masse, has developed the unique, energy efficient pump for a wide range of markets. Conestoga will design a prototype custom testing system (data acquisition technology, customized mechanical devices, customized software for recording & analysis of the measured parameters) as a verification tool for the pump design and performance. Windtrans will be able to use the system to validate their Canadian manufactured pumps and improve future innovations to the design.
07/02/2012
Greg Robertson, MASc., P.Eng, Director of Conestoga Applied Research & Innovation (CARI) at Conestoga has announced that they are now officially commencing with a joint project between Conestoga College and WindTrans Systems Ltd. The project is to encompass the development of data acquisition, monitoring and measuring systems in order to test and provide 3rd party documentation proving the ability of the Zelda II pump product.
05/11/2011
Initial testing has been completed with our rapid prototype of Zelda 2. Our testing results have been posted on the 'In House Testing' page of our website.
We are now continuing the development of our final design to enable production of Zelda 2 for the market in the early spring of 2012.
17/06/2011
We have successfully completed the first test of "Zelda 2". Pumping by hand less than 30 turns, we pumped over 40 gallons in 15 seconds! Amazing! Watch the Video Here
The head pressure test also yielded exciting results. Pumping by hand for only 7 seconds, "Zelda 2" successfully pumped water to a height of over 10' through a 4" exhaust outlet. Watch the Video Here
17/06/2011
The pump is in the assembly stage of final production.
17/06/2011
Drawings & Scale
The development of Zelda 2 is progressing smoothly as we are now beginning the exciting phases of testing and evaluation. Zelda 2 has rapidly progressed from paper to reality with the use of extensive technical drawings, 3D computer models, and rapid prototyping. The Zelda 2 prototype is now fully assembled and the prospects are good for a successful first run.
We will continue to proceed with the R&D process to achieve a clear picture of all aspects of Zelda 2, her future potential and the benefits of this exciting new green pump technology. Zelda 2 will be used in the finished assembly with Zelda 1 to complete a fully functional kinetic power system to produce hydro electricity.
17/06/2011
22/10/2010
We have had some great success pumping with Zelda and we have made a number of updates with our porting and vane design. WindTrans has enjoyed watching “Zelda†fill two 15" diameter outlet ports lifting the fluid up 24" in height at a speed lower than 1.25 rpm. Yes, the technology works and we will commence with our tests, data logging to include video and photos showing our progress. Please stay tuned as we are excited to share our findings. Please click here to see some videos of "Zelda" in action!
21/07/2010
"Zelda" is now being tested! Check back soon as results will be posted shortly!
31/05/2010
"Zelda" has arrived at our test facility.
25/05/2010
We are proud to announce that "Zelda" is now fully assembled and is ready to proceed with further testing.
13/05/2010
"Zelda" has now been assembled and dry tested. We look forward to future testing.
06/05/2010
Assembly of "Zelda" will be taking place over the next two days. "Zelda" has a projected completion of one weeks time and soon after completion, testing will commence.
23/04/2010
April 7, 2010, 6:00-7:30 pm.
Learn about hydrokinetic generation and how WindTrans will change how we produce electricity. Bill King K-W Power-Logic talks about photovoltaic systems, Tim Matens talks about Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs.
05/03/2010
We are excited to report that "Zelda" is in production and testing will commence April 1, 2010.
01/01/2010
Supporting student education and employment are just a couple of interests that WindTrans holds as being important to our community and to future manufacturing industry. WindTrans made contact with Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning this year and we have implemented two projects with the College providing hands-on, applied research experience directly to the students. The projects will begin January 5, 2010 and during the month of April 2010 a group of College Students and Professors will be invited to witness the testing of "Zelda" WT100.
01/01/2010
The manufacturing of "Zelda" WT100 is underway. We project that our first working model will be implemented into testing the first part of 2010. Driven by a 30 HP motor, our model will move 500 litres with each rotation. During this first testing we will take "Zelda" up to approximately 10 rpm using this 30 HP motor, developing over 100psi and moving over 5000 litres (1321 gal) per minute or 1,902,240 gal every 24 hours.
2009
Environmental issues that "Zelda" will address.
The WindTrans pump, christened "Zelda".
"Zelda" is designed and manufactured in Ontario, Canada.
