Wind Energy Essentials

Richard P. Walker , Andrew Swift 지음

Wiley 2015년 04월 22일 출간

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Examines the possible societal impacts of wind energy projects and explains the potential issues faced when siting, constructing, and operating a wind energy project. This book begins with a history of wind power and the social impacts of both electricity and wind power from a historical perspective, a discussion of basic electrical terms, and a primer on the conversion of power in the wind to electricity. Much of the second half of the book is devoted to comparing wind energy to other forms of electric generation, both renewable and non-renewable sources. In order to have a true understanding of the impact of wind energy on society, one also has to have a thorough understanding of the impacts that other sources of electric generation have, such as fossil-fuelled plants or nuclear power plants. The comparison of electric generation sources includes a review of how such sources are typically utilized within the electric system, as well as the economic factors and environmental considerations that affect which resources utilities or operators of electric grids have to take into account. The authors conclude with a discussion of energy policies in the U.S., individual states, and foreign nations, how these policies influence the use of renewable energy, and what our future may hold in terms of energy supply and demand. Some highlights of this book are: Discusses the wind energy impacts on the environment, local economy, electric utilities, individuals and communities Provides a visual explanation of wind energy principles through tables, graphs, maps, illustrations and photographs<

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Preface Foreword About the Authors Dedication and Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Impacts of Energy and Electricity on Society 1.1 What are “Social and Environmental Impacts”? 1.2 Early Wind Power Innovation and Discovery 1.3 Impact of Electricity on Society 1.4 History of Wind Energy for Electricity Production 1.5 Renewables and Electrification in Third-World Countries 1.6 The Nexus of Wind, Water, and Electricity 1.7 References Chapter 2: The Basics of Electricity 2.1 Units of Electrical Measurement 2.2 Descriptions of Common Electrical Equipment 2.3 Types of Companies or Business Units within the Electric Industry 2.4 Frequently Asked Questions 2.5 References Chapter 3: Overview of Wind Energy and Other Sources of Electricity 3.1 Defining Renewable Energy 3.2 Sources and Uses of Energy 3.3 Growth of Renewable Energy in the United States 3.4 Use of Renewable Energy for Electricity Production in the United States 3.5 Growth of Wind Power Capacity in the United States 3.6 Subsidies or Incentives for Wind Energy 3.7 Potential for Increased Use of Wind Energy in the United States 3.8 Wind Resources in the United States 3.9 Overview of Other Sources of Electric Generation in the U.S. 3.10 References Chapter 4: Conversion of Power in the Wind to Electricity 4.1 Wind Power Plants and Wind Turbines 4.2 Atmospheric Science 4.3 Wind Statistics Chapter 5: The Wind Energy Development Process 5.1 Requirements for an Economically Viable Wind Energy Project 5.2 Other Factors that Contribute to the Success of a Wind Energy Project 5.3 Potential “Fatal Flaws” to Wind Energy Project Development 5.4 Coordination of the Wind Energy Project Development Process 5.5 Ti

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저자(글) Richard P. Walker

Richard Walker has many years of experience in both the electric power and the wind energy industries, in addition to teaching wind energy at Texas Tech University. During his career, he has been involved in electric transmission engineering, solar energy, research and development, state and federal governmental affairs, and the development of over 1,600 MW of wind farms currently in operation (including the first utility-scale wind farm in Texas and the 782 MW Roscoe wind farm, which for several years was the world's largest wind energy project). Andrew Swift is presently Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Associate Director of the National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University, where his focus is on wind energy education and workforce development. His previous academic appointments include Director of the Wind Science and Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech and Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso.

저자(글) Andrew Swift