Title: Energy harvesting: solar, wind, and ocean energy conversion systems
Abstract: Solar Energy Harvesting Introduction I-V Characteristics of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems PV Models and Equivalent Circuits Sun Tracking Systems MPPT Techniques Shading Effects on PV Cells Power Electronic Interfaces for PV Systems Sizing the PV Panel and Battery Pack for Stand-Alone PV Applications Modern Solar Energy Applications Wind Energy Harvesting Introduction Winds History of Wind Energy Harvesting Fundamentals of Wind Energy Harvesting Wind Turbine Systems Wind Turbines Different Electrical Machines in Wind Turbines Synchronous Generators Wind Harvesting Research and Development Tidal Energy Harvesting Introduction Categories of Tidal Power and Corresponding Generation Technology Turbine and Generator's Control Tidal Energy Conversion Systems Grid Connection Interfaces for Tidal Energy Harvesting Applications Potential Resources Environmental Impacts Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting Introduction to Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting The Power of Ocean Waves Wave Energy Harvesting Technologies Wave Energy Applications Wave Energy in Future Ocean Thermal Energy Harvesting History Classification of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversions (OTECs) Technical Obstacles of Closed-Cycle OTEC Systems Components of an OTEC System Control of an OTEC Power Plant Control of a Steam Turbine Potential Resources Multipurpose Utilization of OTEC Systems Impact on Environment Index A Summary and References appear at the end of each chapter.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
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