Alternative Energy Systems: Electrical Integration and Utilisation

by Mike West (Editor), Peter White (Editor), Brian Loughridge (Editor)

Overview

Alternative Energy Systems: Electrical Integration and Utilisation covers the proceedings of the conference held at the Coventry (Lanchester) Polytechnic Coventry, England from 10th to 12th of September 1984. The book presents 24 papers that tackle alternative energy systems and their electrical integration and utilization. The text covers different alternative energy sources, such as hydro, solar, wind, wave, and waste materials. The book discusses the practical, technical, and economic aspects of alternatives energy systems and their electrical integration and utilization. The book will be of great use to individuals who are interested in the application of alternative energy systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483154015
Publisher:	Pergamon
Publication date:	10/22/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	12 MB
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Table of Contents

Energy from Low Head Water SourcesTidal Stream Energy Systems for Isolated CommunitiesGrid-connected Kinetic Hydro Energy Conversion SystemOptimum Positioning of a Solar Collector for Summer Applications in BaghdadNovel Microwave Energy Converters for the Solar Power Satellite programA Solar ExperimentCurrent Progress in the Development of a Wind/Diesel System for Autonomous Electricity GenerationAn Electronic Controller to Maximize Efficiency of Battery Charging from a Wind Generator (Patent Pending)The Availability of Offshore Alternative Energy SystemsThe Application of Flywheels in Short Term Energy StoragePractical Flywheel Energy StorageWood Residues as Fuel in Pulp/Paper Manufacturing Industries in NigeriaElectrical Power Generation from RefuseThe Economic Analysis of Wave EnergyElectrical Considerations with Wave Powered Navigation AidsAn Experimental Investigation of BD101 Type Wave-activated Wells Turbine Generator for Lighted BuoysStudy of Utilization and Management of pPwer Generated by a Pneumatic Wave Energy Conversion SystemElectronics in Extreme EnvironmentsPower Take-off and Output from the SEA-Lanchester Clam Wave Energy DeviceA Power Smoothing Scheme for the SEA Clam Wave Energy ConverterAddition of Power from Parallel Alternators Operating at Different Varying Speeds and Power LevelsFloating Wave Driven Wind Turbines and Island Supplies Dynamic Simulation of Alternative Island SupplyHarmonic Analyses of Wound Rotor and Inverter SystemsAuthor IndexSubject Index