| Description |
xx, 291 pages : illustrations (some colour), charts ; 30 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Energy -- 2. Greenhouse signature -- 3. Energy auditing -- 4. Solar resource -- 5. Electricity -- 6. Photovoltaics -- 7. Batteries -- 8. Battery arrangements -- 9. Inverters -- 10. Stand-alone system design -- 11. Grid-connect systems -- 12. Maximum power point -- 13. Wind energy systems -- 14. Large scale wind farms -- 15. Hybrid -- 16. Micro hydro -- 17. Elv water pumping -- 18. Mobile re systems -- 19. Solar hot water systems -- 20. Sustainable buildings -- 21. Circuits |
| Summary |
This book brings together the essential elements needed to gain an understand of the basic principles of, energy, energy auditing, solar energy, wind energy and micro hydro, energy systems. This resource includes: an understanding of basic electrical systems both AC and DC, safety issues including current regulations regarding design and installation rules, circuit protection and component sizing. In addition the text includes a STEP by STEP guide to effectively designing: Standalone Energy Systems; Grid Connected Energy Systems; Mini Grid Systems and Hybrid Energy Systems. Essential elements included cable sizing, de-rating factors, locating solar arrays, wind turbine and micro hydro systems, maximum power point tracking, battery bank sizing and rules of design and a guide to maintaining system performance |
| Notes |
Previous ed. published in 2010 |
| Subject |
Electrical engineering.
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Energy harvesting.
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Power resources -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Power resources.
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Renewable energy sources.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Thorogood, Christine, author, photographer, llustrator
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| ISBN |
9780987057242 |
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