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Power from the Wind.
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- ISBN: 9780865716209
- ISBN: 086571620X
- Physical Description: 273 pages
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : New Society Pub., 2009.
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| Subject: | Wind turbines. Wind power. Electric power production. Power resources. |
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Power from the Wind : Achieving Energy Independence
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Table of Contents
Power from the Wind : Achieving Energy Independence
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Preface | p. xi | |
| Chapter 1 | Introduction to Small-Scale Wind Energy | p. 1 |
| World Wind Energy Resources | p. 6 | |
| The Pros and Cons of Wind Energy | p. 8 | |
| The Purpose of this Book | p. 21 | |
| Organization of this Book | p. 22 | |
| Chapter 2 | Understanding Wind and Wind Energy | p. 25 |
| What is Wind? | p. 26 | |
| Offshore and Onshore Winds | p. 26 | |
| Mountain-Valley Breezes | p. 28 | |
| Large-Scale Wind Currents | p. 30 | |
| Wind from Storms | p. 34 | |
| Friction and Turbulence and Smart Siting | p. 35 | |
| The Mathematics of Wind Power | p. 39 | |
| Closing Thoughts | p. 43 | |
| Chapter 3 | Wind Energy Systems | p. 45 |
| Components of a Wind Energy System | p. 45 | |
| Wind Energy System Options | p. 49 | |
| Grid-Connected Systems with Battery Backup | p. 59 | |
| Off-Grid (Stand-Alone) Systems | p. 64 | |
| Hybrid Systems | p. 70 | |
| Choosing a Wind Energy System | p. 73 | |
| Chapter 4 | Wind Site Assessment | p. 75 |
| Assessing Electrical Demand | p. 76 | |
| Conservation and Efficiency First! | p. 84 | |
| Assessing Your Wind Resource | p. 86 | |
| How Much Electricity Will A Wind Turbine Produce? | p. 97 | |
| Does a Wind System Make Economic Sense? | p. 98 | |
| Putting It All Together | p. 105 | |
| Chapter 5 | A Primer on Wind Generators | p. 109 |
| The Anatomy of a Wind Turbine | p. 109 | |
| Improvements in Small Wind Turbines | p. 116 | |
| The Main Components of Wind Turbines | p. 118 | |
| What to Look for When Buying a Wind Machine | p. 120 | |
| Other Considerations | p. 135 | |
| Building Your Own Wind Machine | p. 139 | |
| Conclusion | p. 143 | |
| Chapter 6 | Towers and Tower Installation | p. 145 |
| Tower Options | p. 148 | |
| Homebrew Towers | p. 161 | |
| Tower Kits | p. 161 | |
| Tower Anchors and Bases | p. 163 | |
| Safety First | p. 167 | |
| Siting a Tower | p. 169 | |
| Aircraft Safety and the FAA | p. 176 | |
| Protecting Against Lightning | p. 177 | |
| Chapter 7 | Understanding Batteries | p. 179 |
| What Types of Batteries Work Best? | p. 179 | |
| Will Any Lead-Acid Battery Work? | p. 181 | |
| Wiring a Battery Bank | p. 185 | |
| Sizing a Battery Bank | p. 187 | |
| Battery Maintenance and Safety | p. 189 | |
| Living with Batteries | p. 203 | |
| Chapter 8 | Inverters | p. 205 |
| Battery-Based Inverters for Off-Grid Systems | p. 206 | |
| Batteryless Grid-Tied Inverters | p. 212 | |
| Multifunction Inverters | p. 214 | |
| Buying an Inverter | p. 216 | |
| Conclusion | p. 223 | |
| Chapter 9 | Maintaining a Wind-Electric System | p. 225 |
| What's Required | p. 226 | |
| Climbable Towers | p. 226 | |
| Tilt-up Towers | p. 229 | |
| Final Inspections | p. 230 | |
| Conclusion | p. 230 | |
| Chapter 10 | Final Considerations: Zoning, Permits, Covenants, Utility Companies, Insurance and Buying a System | p. 231 |
| Zoning, Building Permits, and Restrictive Covenants | p. 231 | |
| Zoning Regulations | p. 231 | |
| Connecting to the Grid: Working with Your Local Utility | p. 239 | |
| Insurance Requirements | p. 241 | |
| Buying a Wind Energy System | p. 244 | |
| Parting Thoughts | p. 245 | |
| Endnotes | p. 248 | |
| Resource Guide | p. 251 | |
| Index | p. 259 | |
| About the Authors | p. 273 |
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