The generation of electricity by wind power /
The history of windmills.- Estimation of the energy obtainable from the wind.- Wind characteristics and distribution.- Wind power sities.- Wind surveys.- Wind flow over hills.- The measurement of wind velocity.- Wind structure and its determination.- Wind data and energy estimation.- The testing of...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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London :
Spon,
1955.
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| Sumario: | The history of windmills.- Estimation of the energy obtainable from the wind.- Wind characteristics and distribution.- Wind power sities.- Wind surveys.- Wind flow over hills.- The measurement of wind velocity.- Wind structure and its determination.- Wind data and energy estimation.- The testing of wind-driven A.C. generators.- Wind-driven machines.- Propeller type windmills.- Plants for isolated premises and small communities.- The economy of wind power generation .- Construction costs for large wind-driven generators.- The relationship of wind power to other power sources.- Research and development.- International co-operation. |
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| Descripción Física: | xvi, 318 p. : 22 cm. |