Advances in Energy Systems and Technology

List of Contributors Preface Wind Power I. Introduction and Background II. Energy, Power, and Momentum Considerations III. Turbine Types and Terminology IV. Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines V. Wind Energy Concentrators and Augmentors VI. Wind Characteristics and Siting VII. Environmental Considerations VIII. Structural Considerations IX. Testing and Test Procedure X. Applications and Systems XI. Economics of Wind Power XII. State of the Art XIII. Wind and Weather Permitting References Fuels from Biomass I. Introduction II. Country Studies of Biomass Sources and Uses III. Sources of Biomass Available for Energy Conversion IV. Available Technologies for Obtaining Energy from Biomass V Summary of Energy Input-Output Analysis for Biomass Energy Conversion VI. Environmental and Social Constraints VII. Conclusions References VI ContentsGeothermal Energy I. Introduction II. Geothermal Resources III. Electrical Power Potential IV. Nonelectric Uses V. Adequacy of Current Technology VI. Environmental Considerations VII. International Developments References Clean Fuels from Coal I. The Need for Coal Conversion Technology II. Coal Conversion Technology III. Energy Efficiency 285 IV. Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, General Public Health and Safety V. Resource Requirements and Constraints VI. Other Policy Considerations VII. Economics of Coal Conversion VIII. Status of Commercialization IX. The Possible Growth Rate of Commercial Coal Conversion Plants References District Heating with Combined Heat and Electric Power Generation I. Introduction II. Types of Combined Heat and Electric Generation III. Combined Heat and Power Technology IV. Developing District Heating Systems V. Approaches to CHP/DH Systems for the United States VI. Conclusion Bibliography ReferencesSubject Index