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1 | (6) |
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1 | (1) |
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Energy Systems |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (1) |
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3 | (1) |
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Different Types of Wind Energy Converters: An Overview |
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3 | (4) |
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Wind: Origin and Local Effects |
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7 | (10) |
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Origin and Global Availability |
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7 | (1) |
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Local Effects on Wind Flow |
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8 | (1) |
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Attractive Locations for Wind Energy |
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9 | (1) |
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Local Effects on Wind Flow |
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10 | (4) |
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Roughness Length and Wind Shear |
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10 | (1) |
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10 | (1) |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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The Wind Wake and Park Effect |
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13 | (1) |
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The Hill Effect and Tunnel Effect |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (3) |
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17 | (12) |
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17 | (3) |
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Energy Conversion at the Blade |
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20 | (1) |
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Power Coefficients and Principles of Design |
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21 | (3) |
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Coefficient of Power cp and Betz' Law |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (1) |
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22 | (2) |
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24 | (1) |
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24 | (5) |
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24 | (2) |
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Influence of Weibull Distribution |
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26 | (3) |
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Components of a Wind Energy Converter |
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29 | (12) |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (2) |
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32 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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Generator Rotational Speed |
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32 | (2) |
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Two Speed, Pole Changing Generators |
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34 | (1) |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (6) |
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41 | (16) |
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41 | (1) |
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Reasons for Choosing Large Turbines |
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41 | (1) |
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Reasons for Choosing Smaller Turbines |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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Horizontal or Vertical Axis Turbine |
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43 | (2) |
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Upwind or Downwind Turbine |
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45 | (1) |
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Load Considerations for Turbine Selection |
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46 | (1) |
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Wind Turbines: With or Without Gearbox |
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47 | (3) |
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Requirement of Grid, Synchronous or Asynchronous Generators |
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50 | (3) |
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Issue of Noise and Its Control |
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53 | (4) |
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Operation and Control of Wind Energy Converters |
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57 | (12) |
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Power Curve and Capacity Factor |
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57 | (3) |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (2) |
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Power Control of Wind Turbines |
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60 | (4) |
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60 | (2) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (5) |
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Applications of Wind Energy Converters |
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64 | (1) |
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65 | (1) |
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Special Aspects of the Connection of Offshore Wind Parks |
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65 | (4) |
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Economics and Policy Issues |
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69 | (10) |
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69 | (2) |
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Initial Cost of Wind Turbine |
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69 | (1) |
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Operation and Maintenance Costs for Wind Turbines |
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70 | (1) |
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71 | (2) |
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Mechanisms to Support Funding |
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73 | (2) |
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73 | (1) |
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Environmental Credit and Clear Development Mechanism |
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74 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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75 | (2) |
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Financial Analysis - A Case Study for India |
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75 | (1) |
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Financing of a Wind Park - A Case in Germany |
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75 | (2) |
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Wind Turbines After Operational Life |
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77 | (2) |
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79 | (2) |
Glossary |
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81 | (2) |
Literature |
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83 | (2) |
Index |
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