Wind Work


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**Unveil the Power of the Breeze with "Wind Work" – Your Guide to Harnessing the Whispering Winds** Imagine harnessing the power of the wind, a timeless force that has captivated humans for centuries, to empower your life in a sustainable way. "Wind Work" stands as an engaging compendium that invites you to dive into the invigorating world of wind energy. This eBook is not just a manual; it's an exploration of the elemental dance between nature and technology, poised to transform the very way you think about power generation. Embark on this enlightening voyage through an array of topics meticulously presented across engrossing chapters. Venturing from the "Understanding Wind Energy" to the futuristic landscape of wind power innovation, "Wind Work" is rich with comprehensive insights and practical wisdom for both the curious newbie and the seasoned enthusiast. Discover a trove of knowledge designed to aid you in evaluating your own slice of sky, demystifying the nuances of wind patterns, and guiding you toward the meticulous selection of a site to harness optimal gusts. Moving beyond theory, this guide equips you with step-by-step instructions on planning your wind turbine project, addressing the crucial aspects of zoning, budgeting, and the construction materials you'll need to bring your vision to life. Safety isn't an afterthought; it's a cornerstone of "Wind Work," providing you with critical insights into the protective gear and protocols essential for electrically safeguarding your ventures. And as you reach assembly chapters, feel the excitement of connecting blade to breeze, crafting a turbine that is as reliable as it is a marvel of ingenuity. From foundation to fruition, witness the assembly of your turbine and understand the intricacies of tying your clean, green creation into the grid. Learn the ropes of routine turbine maintenance and stand adept at troubleshooting, ensuring your wind energy solution stands the test of time. But "Wind Work" isn't simply a 'how-to' guide – it's a testament to the potential and importance of renewable energy in contemporary living, propelling you towards a lifestyle betwixt innovation and tradition. As you glean wisdom on expanding your renewable energy portfolio and initiating community projects, find yourself at the helm of an eco-conscious movement. Ready to embrace a future where every gust empowers your independence and advocates for a greener tomorrow? Let "Wind Work" be your companion in crafting a legacy driven by the winds of change. Take the leap and secure your copy today!




The Wind at Work


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Woelfle traces the history of windmills and how their design and function have changed over times. Includes more than a dozen wind-related activities such as making a wind sock and wind vane. Full color.




Homebrew Wind Power


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An illustrated guide to building and installing a wind turbine and understanding how the energy in moving air is transformed into electricity.




Wind Resource Assessment


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A practical, authoritative guide to the assessment of wind resources for utility-scale wind projects authored by a team of experts from a leading renewable energy consultancy The successful development of wind energy projects depends on an accurate assessment of where, how often, and how strongly the wind blows. A mistake in this stage of evaluation can cause severe financial losses and missed opportunities for developers, lenders, and investors. Wind Resource Assessment: A Practical Guide to Developing a Wind Project shows readers how to achieve a high standard of resource assessment, reduce the uncertainty associated with long-term energy performance, and maximize the value of their project assets. Beginning with the siting, installation, and operation of a high-quality wind monitoring program, this book continues with methods of data quality control and validation, extrapolating measurements from anemometer height to turbine height, adjusting short-term observations for historical climate conditions, and wind flow modeling to account for terrain and surface conditions. In addition, Wind Resource Assessment addresses special topics such as: Worker safety Data security Remote sensing technology (sodar and lidar) Offshore resource assessment Impacts of climate change Uncertainty estimation Plant design and energy production estimatio Filled with important information ranging from basic fundamentals of wind to cutting-edge research topics, and accompanied by helpful references and discussion questions, this comprehensive text designed for an international audience is a vital reference that promotes consistent standards for wind assessment across the industry.




Wind Energy Explained


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Wind energy’s bestselling textbook- fully revised. This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on: the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics; wind turbine testing and modelling; wind turbine design standards; offshore wind energy; special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production. Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students. This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers. “provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy.” (IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, November/December 2003) “deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught.” (The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, Vol.41, No.2 April 2004) “a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power.” (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)




The Wind at Work


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Explaining how the wind works, what windmills have contributed to the past, and why they offer environmental promise today as a source of clean, renewable energy, this revised and updated edition offers a glimpse into all the current and historical uses for wind power. Featuring new information on wind energy technology and wind farms, new photographs, and 24 wind-related activities—from keeping track of household energy use and conducting science experiments to cooking traditional meals and creating arts and crafts—this handy resource offers kids interested in the science of energy and green technologies an engaging, interactive, and contemporary overview of wind power.




Wind Power


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Wind energy today is a booming worldwide industry. The technology has truly come of age, with better, more reliable machinery and a greater understanding of how and where wind power makes sense -- from the independent homestead to a grid-connected utility-wide perspective. Heightened concerns about our environment mean that this resurgence of interest in wind -- a natural and widespread power source -- is here to stay. Wind Power is the completely revised and expanded edition of Paul Gipes definitive 1993 book, Wind Power for Home and Business. In addition to expanded sections on gauging wind resources and siting wind turbines, this edition includes new examples and case studies of successful wind systems, international sources for new and used equipment, and hundreds of color photographs and illustrations.




The Wind Shifts


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Authors included: Rosa Alcalá, Franciso Aragón, Naomi Ayala, Richard Blanco, Brenda Cárdenas, Albino Carrillo, Steven Cordova, Eduardo C. Corral, David Dominguez, John Olivares Espinoza, Gina Franco, Venessa Maria Engel-Fuentes, Kevin A. González, David Hernandez, Scott Inguito, Sheryl Luna, Carl Marcum, María Meléndez, Carolina Monsivais, Adela Najarro, Urayoán Noel, Deborah Parédez, Emmy Pérez, Paul Martínez Pompa, Lidia Torres.




Developing Wind Power Projects


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Wind power is developing rapidly, in terms of both the number of new installations and in interest from stakeholders including policy-makers, NGOs, research scientists, industry and the general public. Unlike the majority of other texts on wind power, which are written primarily for engineers or policy analysts, this book specifically targets those interested in, or planning to develop, wind power projects. Having outlined wind power basics and explained the underlying resource and technology, the author explores the interactions between wind power and society, and the main aspects of project development, including siting, economics and legislation. This book will be an essential reference for professionals developing new sites, government officials and consultants reviewing related applications, and both specialists and non-specialists studying wind power project development.




Offshore Wind


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Offshore Wind is the first-ever roadmap to successful offshore wind installation. It provides a ready reference for wind project managers, teaching them how to deal with complications on-site, as well as for financers, who can utilize the text as an easy guide to asking the pivotal questions of petitioning wind project developers. These developers' planning stages will be improved by the book's expert advice on how to avoid wasting money by scoping out and mitigating potential problems up-front. Wind turbine manufacturers will benefit from insights into design optimization to support cheaper installation and hauling, thereby incurring lower project costs, and helping developers establish a quicker route to profitability. The book sheds light not just on how to solve a particular installation difficulty, but delves into why the problem may best be solved in that way. - Enables all stakeholders to realize cheaper, faster, and safer offshore wind projects - Explains the different approaches to executing on- and offshore projects, highlighting theeconomic impacts of the various financial and operational choices - Provides practical, proven advice on how tough challenges can be overcome,using real-life examples from the author's experiences to illustrate key issues