Wind Energy Conversion 1997

From Theory to Practice

Inbunden, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

Translating wind energy research into useable technology Wind Energy Conversion 1997: From Theory to Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field. A compilation of papers from the British Wind Energy Association's 19th Annual Conference, this book details the recent advances and projects from industry, academic institutions, government institutions, and private investors from around the world. This year's conference emphasized the translational aspect of wind energy research, focusing on advances that contribute directly to marketable technology.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1997-01-01
Mått:214 x 299 x 32 mm
Vikt:1 531 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:422
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781860580826

Utforska kategorier

Energiteknik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Ray Hunter is the author of Wind Energy Conversion 1997: From Theory to Practice, published by Wiley.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 Keynote session: conference welcoming address, R. Hunter Conference opening address, J. BattleWind energy industry and environmental bodies - friends not foes!, M. Mathers. Part 2 Overviews and perspectives: windfarms of the UK - a 1997 update, P. HannahUK DTI wind programme area - review and current priorities, J.W. CraigWinning the communications war, A. Hyde. Part 3 Windfarm design and construction: logistical problems with constructing windfarms in remote Scottish locations, R.P. Blunden and A. SchimidtRoad construction at Novar windfarm, P.C. McLellan et alWINDOPS - a new PC-based approach for windfarm design and optimization, N.G. Douglas et al. Part 4 Windfarm power quality: experience of windfarm electrical issues in Europe and further afield, P. GardnerThe use of advanced static VAR compensators to improve the power quality of windfarms, Z. Saad-Saoud and N. Jenkins. Part 5 Wind turbine philosophies: light can be tough, P.H. Geraets et alCommon fallacies in wind turbine design, P. JamiesonA 20kW grid-connected wind turbine for rural electicity users, G. Jenkins et alAerodynamic damping for flexible structures, K. Kaiser. Part 6 Autonomous systems: an improved model for estimating the yearly performance of photo-voltaic, wind and hybrid energy systems, A.N. Celik and R. Marshallcontrol of an integrated wind turbine generator and photo-voltaic system for battery charging, S. Arul Daniel et alComputer modelling of a large-scale stand-alone wind-powered desalination plant, Z. Rahal and D.G. Infield. Part 7 Standards, design methods and technical tools: identification of low-cycle effects on wind turbine component lifetime estimation, F. Mouzakis and E. MorfiadakisInspection of a lightning-damaged wind turbine blade, G.M. Smith and B.R. ClaytonThe mast on the house, L. LandbergExamining the relationship between wind turbine blade performance and tip vortex behaviour in the wake, J. Whale.Part 8 Components: development of blade test facility to accommodate flexible blade assembly for the new MS4 wind turbine, K. McLernon et alHigh-current and high-voltage testing of wind turbine blades and bearings, I. Cotton et alMass savings in wind turbine towers, M. Johnston and J. Twidell. Part 9 Planning: "developing planning for renewables" for Scotland, C. RevieLife-cycle assessment of wind energy - a case study based on Baix Ebre windfarm, Spain, T.M. Waters et al. Part 10 Visual and aesthetic considerations: computer-generated video fly-through - an aid to visual impact assessment for windfarms, G. Neilson et alAssessing the impact of windfarms - the learning curve in Cornwall, A. HullWinds of change, C. Palmer and L. Short.