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The Association of American Publishers, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division, AAnnual Awards For Excellence in Publishing@, for 1981 ATechnology@ Publications Awarded to Windpower: A Handbook on Wind Energy Conversion Systems by V. Daniel Hunt, Publisher Van Nostrand Reinhold Company.

Synopsis

This landmark volume provides in a single source the fundamentals and basic data regarding the design, development and demonstration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems. It features extensive coverage of the historical development of wind power systems, characteristics of the wind, fundamental systems operation, characteristics of system design, the latest water pumping and electricity producing systems, the Federal Wind Energy Program, marketing and commercialization analysis, environmental and legal barriers to further development, international research, and national experts= views on the future of wind power.

views on the future of wind power.

• A balanced presentation on both small & large wind systems
• Technical and performance data on Wind Energy Conversion Systems
• Application-oriented data on wind characteristics and siting
• User-oriented information on buying and installing Wind Energy Conversion Systems
• Assessment of the national wind program.

Commentary

Wind was one of the first sources of energy to be harnessed for simple tasks, and it has not yet been used to its fullest potential -- even though it is a clean, bountiful source of energy which constitutes a significant untapped solar renewable resource. This reference handbook provides the first contemporary comprehensive collection and synthesis of wind power information which explores the achievements, problems, and future potential of this solar renewable energy resource.

Description

In a clear but technically thorough style, V. Daniel Hunt provides the A to Z reference book on Windpower. Much more than just a delineation of all key information regarding windpower, this handbook is also a user-oriented guide to purchasing, siting, installation, and operation of Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Technicians, solar energy advocates, scientists, inventors, business executives, and even interested lay persons will greatly benefit from this long-needed compendium of data on windpower. A glossary and list of abbreviations and acronyms, as well as other reference data, are provided for the reader=s convenience.

Table of Contents

Preface

1. Introduction
2. Historical Development
3. Wind Characteristics and Their Impact
4. Fundamental Operation of Wind Energy Conversion Systems
5. Applied Aerodynamics
6. Towers and Systems Installation
7. Energy Conversion and Storage
8.  Wind Energy Conversion Systems
9. Applications
10. Federal Wind Energy Program
11. Commercialization
12. Environmental, Institutional and Legal Barriers
13. International Development
14. The Future of Wind Power

Chapter References
Bibliography
Glossary of Terms
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Points of Contact
Reference Information
Index

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