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Author : Gretchen Woelfle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN : 1613741006
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.
Author : Gretchen Woelfle
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781613741023
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.
Author : Gretchen Woelfle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Windmills
ISBN : 1556523084
An introduction to windmills and their advantages as renewable energy providers, with activities for understanding some of the principles of wind.
Author : Melissa Iwinski
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Wind power
ISBN : 0531175863
Answers such questions as what causes the wind to blow, how does the wind affect our lives and how do people use the power of the wind?
Author : David McDermott Hughes
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839761140
The energy transition has begun. To succeed - to replace fossil fuels with wind and solar power - that process must be fair. Otherwise, mounting popular protest against wind farms will prolong carbon pollution and deepen the climate crisis. David Hughes examines that anti-industrial, anti-corporate resistance, drawing insights from a Spanish village surrounded by turbines. In the lives of these neighbours - freighted with centuries of exploitation - clean power and social justice fit together only awkwardly. Proposals for a green economy, the Green New Deal, or Europe's Green Deal require more effort. We must rethink aesthetics, livelihood, property, and, most essentially, the private nature of wind resources. Ultimately, the energy transition will be public and just, or it may not be at all
Author : Barrett Williams,ChatGPT
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
**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!
Author : Jeremy Bendik-Keymer
Publisher : punctum books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781947447950
"Part primer, part parable, part elegy for the depth and decency we sacrifice daily to the order of self-possession, The Wind invites us to enjoy it inventively .... A philosopher coming up against the limits of philosophy's forms of communication ("Philosophy, without being in touch, is always abstract"), Bendik-Keymer courts a thoughtfulness in which wonder practically circumvents theory. Energized by "utopian anger," he invokes the clearing, shaking energies of wind against the violent social rigidities we accept as normal. The wind, impersonal, is the figure through which to keep the dynamic inter-personal in view. ... I admire this book's inventiveness, its willingness to break with discipline in pursuing a wider vision of accountability." (Sarah Gridley, author of "Weather Eye Open" and "Loom") A process begun in Pisa, Italy in April of 2016 during a workshop on political theory in the Anthropocene, The Wind An Unruly Living is a philosophical exercise (askêsis, translated, following Ignatius of Loyola, as "spiritual exercise"). In his exercise, Bendik-Keymer throws to the void: the ideology of self-ownership from a society of possession. By using the Stoic kanôn, the rule of living by phûsis, he follows an element. Unhappily for the Stoic and happily for us, the wind is unruly. A swerve of currents through a social fabric, it's full of holes, all holely. Stretch and stitch as you want, it might settle more shapely tattered into light, but it will never become whole. The wind's only holesome.
Author : James F. Manwell,Jon G. McGowan,Anthony L. Rogers
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002-06-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39076002347255
This textbook is intended to provide an introduction to the cross-disciplinary field of wind engineering. It includes end-of-chapter tutorial sections (solutions manual available) and combines both academic and industrial experience.
Author : Tony Burton,Nick Jenkins,David Sharpe,Ervin Bossanyi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470699751
Named as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles of 2012 Every year, Choice subject editors recognise the most significant print and electronic works reviewed in Choice during the previous calendar year. Appearing annually in Choice's January issue, this prestigious list of publications reflects the best in scholarly titles and attracts extraordinary attention from the academic library community. The authoritative reference on wind energy, now fully revised and updated to include offshore wind power A decade on from its first release, the Wind Energy Handbook, Second Edition, reflects the advances in technology underpinning the continued expansion of the global wind power sector. Harnessing their collective industrial and academic expertise, the authors provide a comprehensive introduction to wind turbine design and wind farm planning for onshore and offshore wind-powered electricity generation. The major change since the first edition is the addition of a new chapter on offshore wind turbines and offshore wind farm development. Opening with a survey of the present state of offshore wind farm development, the chapter goes on to consider resource assessment and array losses. Then wave loading on support structures is examined in depth, including wind and wave load combinations and descriptions of applicable wave theories. After sections covering optimum machine size and offshore turbine reliability, the different types of support structure deployed to date are described in turn, with emphasis on monopiles, including fatigue analysis in the frequency domain. Final sections examine the assessment of environmental impacts and the design of the power collection and transmission cable network. New coverage features: turbulence models updated to reflect the latest design standards, including an introduction to the Mann turbulence model extended treatment of horizontal axis wind turbines aerodynamics, now including a survey of wind turbine aerofoils, dynamic stall and computational fluid dynamics developments in turbine design codes techniques for extrapolating extreme loads from simulation results an introduction to the NREL cost model comparison of options for variable speed operation in-depth treatment of individual blade pitch control grid code requirements and the principles governing the connection of large wind farms to transmission networks four pages of full-colour pictures that illustrate blade manufacture, turbine construction and offshore support structure installation Firmly established as an essential reference, Wind Energy Handbook, Second Edition will prove a real asset to engineers, turbine designers and wind energy consultants both in industry and research. Advanced engineering students and new entrants to the wind energy sector will also find it an invaluable resource.
Author : William Kamkwamba,Bryan Mealer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101637425
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
Author : Kurt Thomsen
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780124095946
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 the economic 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
Author : Rebecca L. Copeland,Uno Chiyo
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0824814096
Fashion ingenue, magazine editor, kimono designer, femme fatale, prize-winning writer--Uno Chiyo has becomeone of twentieth-century Japan's most accomplished and celebrated women. In this two-part volume, Rebecca L. Copeland offers Western readers a fascinating portrait of Uno's life along with translations of three of her distinctive works of short fiction. Part One depicts Uno's sometimes turbulent passage from obscurity in a small village to national literary prominence. There are the early years under her father's stern turelage; the first scandalous, failed romance which cost her her job as a schoolteacher; her apprenticeship at Enrakuken, the coffee shop of the literary elite whose ranks she laters joined as a resident of the "Magome Literati Village"; her series of passionate and troubled relationships and marriages. Throughout, Dr. Copeland focuses on the evolution of Uno's art and discusses her major works, paying special attention to the effect being female had on Uno's development as a writer. The three stories in Part Two are examples of Uno's work at its finest. "The Puppet Maker" (1942), a much-admired reflection on art and life, describes an encounter with a venerable carver of puppets. "The Sound of the Wind" (1969) is the tale of a wife at the turn of the century who willingly denies her own needs. "This Powder Box" (1966) shows a progressive career woman coming to terms with an old love affair. At once compelling and lyrical, the stories are a masterful interpretation of tradition, of women, and of self-fulfullment. The Sound of the Wind: The Life and Works of Uno Chiyo will engage both specialists and general readers interested in twentieth-century Japan, literature, and women's issues.
Author : Dan Bartmann,Dan Fink
Publisher : Buckville Publications LLC
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0981920101
An illustrated guide to building and installing a wind turbine and understanding how the energy in moving air is transformed into electricity.
Author : R. Nolan Clark
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780123860002
Small wind turbines utilize wind energy to produce power with rated capacities of 100 kilowatts or less. With this increasingly popular technology, individual businesses, farms, and homes can generate their own electricity and cut their energy bills , while generating power in an environmentally sound manner. The challenges facing the engineers who are tasked with planning and developing these small wind systems are multifaceted, from choosing the best site and accurately estimating power output, to obtaining proper permitting and troubleshooting operational inefficiencies. Optimization of project development for small wind applications is a necessity. Small Wind: Planning and Building Successful Installations provides a cohesive guide to achieving successful small wind installations from an informed expert. It is a comprehensive information resource from one of the world’s most experienced small wind professionals, covering all the key issues for small wind system development, from site and machine selection to international standards compliance. Establishes technical guidelines for the growing number of engineers called upon to plan small wind projects Identifies and explains the critical issues for small wind installations, including siting, turbine choice, applications and permitting, economics, load management, and grid integration Examples from real projects demonstrate key considerations for success, complete with template spreadsheets and measurements needed to support project planning efforts Includes reports on the most commonly used turbines and designs and synthesizes and clarifies relevant wind industry documentation, saving readers endless hours of research
Author : Michael Brower
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118022320
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.