Wind energy is a rapidly growing and the demand for trained technicians is high. WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY, is a comprehensive and well illustrated book on the theory and operations of wind turbines that generate electricity for power companies. This book is written as an introduction to wind energy technology. It prepares readers for a career as wind energy technicians who are responsible for maintaining, servicing and troubleshooting turbines on wind farms. This is an inclusive book that covers the main subjects associated with wind turbines. Dr. Hemami uses a practical, step-by-step manner with many examples and applications to help you to have a better understanding of the material. The book is divided into 17 progressive chapters. The book is divided into progressive sections, starting with fundamental subjects such as energy in the wind and effect of wind on a blade and continues onto more advanced materials such as grid connection and economics of wind turbines. | ||
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Wind Turbine Technology (Renewable Energies)
A Wind Turbine Recipe Book
A Wind Turbine Recipe Book (Jan 2009 English Units edition)
This is the latest edition of Mr. Piggott's 'axial flux windmill plans' as used in the courses he teaches worldwide. The Recipe Book replaces his older plans 'How to Build a Wind Turbine' (2005).
The Recipe Book is a much better structured document than the older 2005 plans. Rather than evolving 'organically' it is carefully planned to include six different sizes of turbines. Each section offers general advice combined with specific dimensions and diagrams for each of these six sizes and a range of operating voltages.
During 2008 the Recipe book was only available in metric units, but in 2009 a new 'English Units' edition is also available (written specifically for North American readers who prefer to use Inches and AWG sizes for wire. It is based on the use of neodymium magnets sized 2" x 1" x 1/2" as available widely in North America.) | ||
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