The generation of electricity by wind power /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Golding, E. W.
Formato: Libro
Lengua:inglés
Datos de publicación: London : Spon, 1955.
Temas:
Resumen:The history of windmills.- Estimation of the energy obtainable from the wind.- Wind characteristics and distribution.- Wind power sities.- Wind surveys.- Wind flow over hills.- The measurement of wind velocity.- Wind structure and its determination.- Wind data and energy estimation.- The testing of wind-driven A.C. generators.- Wind-driven machines.- Propeller type windmills.- Plants for isolated premises and small communities.- The economy of wind power generation .- Construction costs for large wind-driven generators.- The relationship of wind power to other power sources.- Research and development.- International co-operation.
Descripción Física:xvi, 318 p. : 22 cm.