Alternative Energy Projects for the 1990's
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (862 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830688358 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 260 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Good explanations of basic principles I just found this book in the library and spent about an hour looking through it. The book is not comprehensive, but it is very interesting. I very much enjoyed reading the engineering explanations of wind turbines, airfoils, heat engines, etc., and must admit that although I am a research engineer working in renewable energy I learned a few things (stuff I should have known already). The prose is excellent-- clear and concise. The author takes pains to explain the basics in a comprehensible but yet technically accu
John Kuecken gives illustrated instructions for converting junkyard parts into instruments that can harness enough wind, water, or sun power to meet a large percentage of home electricity needs. The book has been updated with computer programs for making important calculations and with information on small windmills and the new Power Tower.. Assuming a basic knowledge of mathematics and electricity, this book is designed to help people reduce their electricity bills