Advances in energy systems and technology Volume 1 /
Advances in Energy Systems and Technology.
| Other Authors: | Auer, Peter L.,, ScienceDirect (Online service) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, New York :
Academic Press,
[1978]
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (398 pages) : illustrations. |
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Table of Contents:
- Front Cover; Advances in Energy Systems and Technology; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; CHAPTER 1. WIND POWER; I. Introduction and Background; II. Energy, Power, and Momentum Considerations; III. Turbine Types and Terminology; IV. Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines; V. Wind Energy Concentrators and Augmentors; VI. Wind Characteristics and Siting; VII. Environmental Considerations; VIII. Structural Considerations; IX. Testing and Test Procedure; X. Applications and Systems; XI. Economics of Wind Power; XII. State of the Art; XIII. Wind and Weather Permitting.
- VII. International DevelopmentsReferences; CHAPTER 4. CLEAN FUELS FROM COAL; I. The Need for Coal Conversion Technology; II. Coal Conversion Technology; III. Energy Efficiency; IV. Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, General Public Health and Safe; V. Resource Requirements and Constraints; VI. Other Policy Considerations; VII. Economics of Coal Conversion; VIII. Status of Commercialization; IX. The Possible Growth Rate of Commercial Coal Conversion Plants; References; CHAPTER 5. DISTRICT HEATING WITH COMBINED HEAT AND ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION; I. Introduction.
- II. Types of Combined Heat and Electric GenerationIII. Combined Heat and Power Technology; IV. Developing District Heating Systems; V. Approaches to CHP/DH Systems for the United States; VI. Conclusion; Bibliography; References; Subject Index.