Advances in renewable energy and sustainable systems /

"The changing energy scenario has now become the focus of researchers, scientists, economists, industries and governments with the objectives of fulfilling current needs through advanced renewable technologies and looking towards the future with sustainable systems. This book comprises fourteen...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Kale, Sandip A. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hauppauge, New York, USA : Nova Science Publishers Inc., [2018]
Colección:Renewable energy : research, development and policies
Temas:
Renewable energy sources.
Renewable Energy
Énergies renouvelables.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mechanical.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1; A Coupled Dynamic Analysis of a Semisubmersible Type Floating Offshore Wind Turbine under Wave and Wind Loads; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Background Theory; 2.1. The Equation of Motion; 2.2. Hydrodynamics; 2.3. Aerodynamics; 3. Numerical Model; 4. Validation; 5. Result and Discussion; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2; Stability Design Concepts of an FOWT: A Comprehensive Review; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Engineering Challenges for FOWT; 3. Study of Super Structure of an FOWT System; 4. Study of Sub Structure of an FOWT System; Conclusion
  • 3.1. Q-Blade3.2. Computational Fluid Dynamics; 3.3. Co-Blade; 3.4. Wind Turbine Set up Testing; 4. Wind Turbine Design Software; 4.1. ASHES; 4.2. Bladed; 4.3. FAST; 4.4. FOCUS6; 4.5. HAWC2; 4.6. Q-Blade; 4.7. Vortexje; 4.8. NuMAD; 4.9. HyperSizer; 4.10. Flow Modeling Tools; 4.11. Farm Visualization Tools; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4; Field Testing of the Full-Scale Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Model; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Multistorey Vertical Axis Wind Turbine; 3. Experimental Setup; 3.1. Data Acquisition System; 4. Result and Discussion
  • 4.1. Minimum Wind Speed for Self- Starting4.2. Coefficient of Power; 4.3. Vibration Analysis; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5; Solar Thermal Energy-Fundamentals of Collection, Storage and Applications; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Overview of Solar Collectors; 2.1. Flat Plate Collector; 2.2. Evacuated Tube Collector; 2.3. Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector; 2.4. Compound Parabolic Collector; 2.5. Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC); 2.6. Central Tower Receiver; 2.7. Paraboloid Dish Collector; 3. Basic Solar Thermal Applications; 3.1. Solar Water Heating; 3.2. Space Heating
  • 3.3. Solar Air Heater3.4. Distillation; 3.5. Cooking; 3.6. Drying; 4. Advanced Applications of Solar Thermal Energy; 4.1. Solar Cooling and Refrigeration System; 4.2. Solar Desiccant Assisted Building and Greenhouse Cooling System; 4.3. Solar Thermal Power Plants; i) Low Temperature Cycles; ii) Medium Temperature Cycles; iii) High-Temperature Cycles; 5. Solar Thermal Energy Storage; 5.1. Sensible Heat Storage; 5.2. Latent Heat Storage; 5.3. Thermo-Chemical Storage; Conclusion and Future Direction of Work; References; Chapter 6; Solar Energy and Food Preservation in Nigeria; Abstract

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