Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition (Hardcover)

by Mukund R. Patel (Author) "The total annual primary energy consumption in 1997 was 390 quadrillion (1015) BTUs worldwide and over 90 quadrillion BTUs in the United States of America,..." (more)
Key Phrases: Solar Power Systems, Department of Energy, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
- K.G. Craig, Journal of Environmental Quality, 2006

Throughout the text, it is abundantly clear the author is a knowledgeable engineer with considerable experience in the diverse sciences and technologies that provide the foundations of wind and photovoltaic power generation. It is also obvious that he is an experienced teacher, because the presentations are technically accurate, well organized, effectively paced, and appropriately targeted for the mid- to upper-level undergraduate student with reasonable technical exposure and interest. I wish I could have had this book when I taught my own alternative energy classes to Mechanical Engineering undergraduates.

Product Description
The search for clean, renewable energy sources has yielded enormous growth and new developments in these technologies in a few short years, driving down costs and encouraging utilities in many nations, both developed and developing, to add and expand wind and solar power capacity. The first, best-selling edition of Wind and Solar Power Systems provided the most complete and modern treatment of renewable energy. This second edition continues the tradition by offering updated and expanded coverage of this growing field. The book begins with individual sections devoted to wind power and solar photovoltaic technologies, their engineering fundamentals, conversion characteristics, operational considerations to maximize output, and emerging trends. The discussion of wind power includes the theory of induction machine performance and operation as well as generator speed control, while the solar PV section includes array design, environmental variables, and sun-tracking methods. This edition includes two chapters devoted to new and specialized technologies. The third section explores large-scale energy storage technologies, overall electrical system performance, and total plant economy while the final section explores ancillary power systems derived from the sun. Focusing on the complete system rather than on a single component, Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition offers the most comprehensive reference to all aspects of modern renewable energy systems.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 2 edition (July 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849315700
• ISBN-13: 978-0849315701
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #497,761 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book...., September 13, 2000

By	Bina Indelicato (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wind and Solar Power Systems (Hardcover)

This is a good reference book on renewable energy sources. It is well organized and easy to follow, even for non-electrical engineers. As an environmental engineer, I have found it an excellent reference.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, comprehensive text, October 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Wind and Solar Power Systems (Hardcover)

Very readable, and accessible, even to a non-engineer.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, January 31, 2001

By	N.S. "nshenck" (Annapolis, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wind and Solar Power Systems (Hardcover)

This book is a lucid, up-to-date and comprehensive reference for theory and practical matters surrounding our two most viable alternate energy sources. Be careful though because the first edition has a few typographical errors, one or two in its derivations.