Build your own small wind power system
Build Your Own Small Wind Power System focuses on the untapped potential for small wind power closer to home. This hands-on guide shows you how to install a grid-connected, residential-scale, wind power system. You'll get step-by-step details on the "how to" basics of getting your own...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
McGraw-Hill
[2012]
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629349306719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 First Wind: Introduction to Small Wind Power
- A Brief History of Wind Energy
- A Brief History of Commercial-Scale Wind Energy
- Recent Growth of the Global Wind Market
- Wind Energy System Components
- Turbine
- Tower
- Transmission Wires
- Balance of System (BOS)
- Direct Drivers for Wind Energy
- Economic Benefits of Small Wind Power
- Free Fuel
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Financial Hedge Against Rising Energy Prices
- Access to Financial Incentives for Developers and Consumers
- Becoming Competitive with Conventional Technologies
- Job Creation and Regional Economic Development
- Values and Small Wind
- Environmental Benefits
- Independence
- Image Enhancement
- Consumer Choice
- Self-Reliance
- Do-It-Yourself
- High Visibility
- The Joy and Satisfaction of It
- Practicality
- Diversity and Reliability of Electricity Supply
- Political Security
- Natural Synergism with Solar Technology
- Diversity of Applications, Including Remote and Off-Grid
- Resiliency
- Summary
- 2 Second Wind: Challenges and Impacts of Small Wind Energy
- Energy Storage and Transmission
- Environmental Impacts
- Noise
- Perception and Annoyance
- Flicker Effect
- Visual Influence
- Property Value
- Electromagnetic Transmissions
- Radar
- Ice Throwing
- Ecological Impacts of Small Wind Turbines
- Embodied Energy
- Site Preparation
- Potential Impacts on Birds
- Impacts on Bats
- Summary
- 3 Electricity, Energy, and Wind Science
- Basics of Electricity
- Electrical Charge (Voltage)
- Current (Amperes)
- Ampere-Hours (Amp-Hours)
- Resistance (Ohms)
- All Together Now: Ohm's Law
- Power (Watts)
- Energy (Watt-Hours)
- Wind Energy Principles
- Understanding Wind Speed Terminology
- The Basic Wind Energy Formula
- Air Density (D).
- Super Power vs. Super Energy: Annual Energy Output (AEO)
- Powering Down: Losing 40 Percent of the Betz
- Summary
- 4 Personal Assessment: Is Wind Power Right for You?
- Nothing Personal: Your Motivations
- Determining Your Relationship to the Grid
- How Energy-Efficient Is Your Home or Business?
- Calculating Average Annual Consumption
- Auditing Your Energy Consumption
- Boosting Your Building's Energy Efficiency
- Adjust That Thermostat
- Use Cold Water
- Use Electricity When the Rate Is Lower
- Plug the Leaks
- Install Ceiling Fans
- Install Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs (or LEDs)
- Install a Tankless Water Heater
- Boost Insulation
- Install Storm Windows
- Get an Energy-Saving Refrigerator
- Additional Energy Savers
- Give Your HVAC Equipment an Annual Tune-Up
- Change Filters Regularly
- Put Up Window Plastic
- Do it Now, While Incentives Last
- Summary
- 5 Site Assessment: Will Wind Power Work at Your Location?
- Get Prepared
- How to Save Time on This Chapter
- Site Location Guidelines
- Basic Principles of Wind Resource Evaluation
- Know Your (Wind) Class
- Maps Are Not Gospel
- Wind Shear
- Ways of the Wind: Assessing Average Annual Wind Speed
- Not for Your Eyes Only
- Beaufort Wind Force Scale
- Griggs-Putnam Index of Deformity
- Data-Driven Pyramid of Wind Assessment
- Global Wind Maps
- Regional Wind Maps
- Climatic and Meteorological Data
- Wind Energy Roses
- Professional Wind Analysis Services
- Anemometers
- Bringing It All Together
- Tower Types and Site Evaluation
- Tilt-Up Towers
- Fixed Guyed Towers
- Freestanding Towers
- Consider Maintenance
- Siting for Roof-Mount Micro-Turbines
- Social Friction Factor
- Summary
- 6 How to Finance Small Wind Power
- Cost Breakdowns for a Small Wind System
- Electricity Costs Last a Lifetime
- What Is It Worth to You?.
- Factors That Affect Final Cost
- Average Wind Speed
- Cost of Electricity Offset
- Government/Utility Incentives and Net-Metering Policies
- Rising Cost of Real Prices of Electricity
- Application
- Cost of Equipment
- Monitoring and Maintenance
- Installation Cost
- Insurance
- Source of Money
- Permitting Costs
- Zoning Jurisdiction
- Energy Usage Tax
- Raw Materials
- Financial Incentives
- Capital Subsidies
- Tax Incentives
- Low-Interest Loans
- Does Small Wind Pay?
- Does a Small Wind System Have to Pay for Itself?
- Initial Cost
- The Concepts of Payback and ROI
- Residential Economics: Homer Hank
- Farm and Business Economics: Energy Demand
- Insurance: Protecting Your Investment
- Property Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Companies Offering Insurance for Renewable Energy
- Warranties
- In-House Management
- Third-Party Warranties
- Financial Resource Checklist
- Handy Cost Calculators
- Summary
- 7 Navigating Permits and Zoning
- Getting Started on Permits
- Step 1: Contact Your Municipality
- Step 2: Read the Code
- Step 3: Complete Applications
- Step 4: The Hearing
- Utility Approval
- Step 5: Engineering Verifications and Inspections
- Brief Checklist
- Summary
- 8 Wind Turbines Demystified
- Drag vs. Lift Turbines
- Anatomy of a Wind Turbine
- Rotor
- Alternator (Generator)
- Gearbox (Optional)
- Tail
- Yaw System
- Slip Rings
- Tower
- Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
- A Typical VAWT Pitch
- Brief History of VAWTs
- Purported Benefits (and Disadvantages) of VAWTs
- Convenience
- Energy Output and Efficiency of VAWTS
- Reliability and Fatigue
- Wind Speed, Direction, and Turbulence
- Cost
- Sound, Vibrations, and Flicker
- Effects on Birds and Bats
- Aesthetics
- WePOWER Shows Momentum
- Quietrevolution's High-Tech VAWTs
- From Jellyfish to Helixes: Alternative VAWTs.
- VAWT vs. HAWT: The Final Conclusion
- Standards and Certifications
- Independent Certification
- Summary
- 9 How to Choose the Right Wind Turbine for the Job
- Important Questions to Ask When Shopping For a Small Wind Turbine
- What to Look For When Buying a Wind Turbine
- Swept Area (Rotor Diameter)
- Durability
- Predicted Annual Energy Output (AEO)
- Cost
- Speed (RPM and TSR)
- Shutdown Mechanism
- Sound
- Time to Select Your Wind Turbine
- The Variables
- Summary
- 10 Balance of System: Batteries, Inverters, Controllers, and More
- Inverters
- Grid-Tied Inverters
- Off-Grid Inverters
- Grid-Tied with Battery Backup
- Batteries
- Types of Batteries
- Basic Battery Chemistry
- Battery Ratings: Amp-Hours
- Cost of Batteries
- Energy Loss from Internal Resistance
- Battery Longevity
- Sizing Your Battery Bank
- Organization of Battery Banks
- Charge Controllers
- Will Solar Charge Controllers Work for Wind Systems?
- AC and DC Controllers
- The Effects of Temperature Changes
- Protecting Your Batteries: Proper Charging and Equalization
- Building a Charge Controller from Scratch
- How to Connect or Unhook a Controller
- Voltage Clamp
- Disconnects
- Breaker Panels
- The Wire
- Grounding
- Surge Arrestors
- Utility Interconnection Equipment
- System Meters
- Backup Generator
- Summary
- 11 Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Installing a Tower
- Safety First
- Installing a Small Wind System
- The Foundation and Anchors
- Lifting the Tower (and Turbine)
- Safe Climbing
- Making the Connections
- Maintenance
- Tower and Turbine Maintenance Checklist
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting for a Small Wind System
- Summary
- 12 Future Developments in Wind Power
- Architectural Wind: Can Buildings Improve Wind Conditions?
- Building Integrated Wind Turbines.
- Biomimicry: Wind Systems Inspired by Animals
- Let's Go Fly a Wind Turbine
- Ultra-Micro Wind Turbines
- The Hip HYmini
- Tiny Piezoelectric Wind Turbines
- The Windbelt
- Traffic Turbines
- Alternative Turbine Designs
- RidgeBlade
- The Honeywell/WindTronics "Blade Tip Power System" Turbine
- Optimizing Existing Designs
- Ducted Rotors
- Multirotor Turbines
- Counter-Rotating Dual Turbines
- Telescopic Blades
- Laser-Guided Turbines
- Advanced Active Controls
- Summary
- Glossary
- Electrical Terms.
