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

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Geothermal 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

References

Subject Index