{"product_id":"wind-energy-conversion-1997-isbn-9781860580826","title":"Wind Energy Conversion 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslating wind energy research into useable technology\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWind Energy Conversion 1997: From Theory to Practice\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field. A compilation of papers from the British Wind Energy Association's 19th Annual Conference, this book details the recent advances and projects from industry, academic institutions, government institutions, and private investors from around the world. This year's conference emphasized the translational aspect of wind energy research, focusing on advances that contribute directly to marketable technology. Part 1 Keynote session: conference welcoming address, R. Hunter \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConference opening address, J. Battle\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWind energy industry and environmental bodies - friends not foes!, M. Mathers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 2 Overviews and perspectives: windfarms of the UK - a 1997 update, P. Hannah\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUK DTI wind programme area - review and current priorities, J.W. Craig\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning the communications war, A. Hyde. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 3 Windfarm design and construction: logistical problems with constructing windfarms in remote Scottish locations, R.P. Blunden and A. Schimidt\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoad construction at Novar windfarm, P.C. McLellan et al\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWINDOPS - a new PC-based approach for windfarm design and optimization, N.G. Douglas et al. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 4 Windfarm power quality: experience of windfarm electrical issues in Europe and further afield, P. Gardner\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of advanced static VAR compensators to improve the power quality of windfarms, Z. Saad-Saoud and N. Jenkins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 5 Wind turbine philosophies: light can be tough, P.H. Geraets et al\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon fallacies in wind turbine design, P. Jamieson\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 20kW grid-connected wind turbine for rural electicity users, G. Jenkins et al\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAerodynamic damping for flexible structures, K. Kaiser. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 6 Autonomous systems: an improved model for estimating the yearly performance of photo-voltaic, wind and hybrid energy systems, A.N. Celik and R. Marshall\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003econtrol of an integrated wind turbine generator and photo-voltaic system for battery charging, S. Arul Daniel et al\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer modelling of a large-scale stand-alone wind-powered desalination plant, Z. Rahal and D.G. Infield. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 7 Standards, design methods and technical tools: identification of low-cycle effects on wind turbine component lifetime estimation, F. Mouzakis and E. Morfiadakis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection of a lightning-damaged wind turbine blade, G.M. Smith and B.R. Clayton\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mast on the house, L. Landberg\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the relationship between wind turbine blade performance and tip vortex behaviour in the wake, J. Whale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part 8 Components: development of blade test facility to accommodate flexible blade assembly for the new MS4 wind turbine, K. McLernon et al\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-current and high-voltage testing of wind turbine blades and bearings, I. Cotton et al\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMass savings in wind turbine towers, M. Johnston and J. Twidell. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 9 Planning: \"developing planning for renewables\" for Scotland, C. Revie\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife-cycle assessment of wind energy - a case study based on Baix Ebre windfarm, Spain, T.M. Waters et al. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 10 Visual and aesthetic considerations: computer-generated video fly-through - an aid to visual impact assessment for windfarms, G. Neilson et al\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the impact of windfarms - the learning curve in Cornwall, A. Hull\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinds of change, C. Palmer and L. Short.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRay Hunter is the author of Wind Energy Conversion 1997: From Theory to Practice, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990494036197,"sku":"NP9781860580826","price":412.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781860580826.jpg?v=1761788050","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/wind-energy-conversion-1997-isbn-9781860580826","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}