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Overview of problems and solutions in fire protection engineering of wind turbines
Author: Uadiale, Solomon; Urbán, Évi; Carvel, Ricky; Lange, David; and Rein, Guillermo
ABSTRACT. The wind energy industry is one of today’s leading industries in the renewable energy sector, providing an affordable and sustainable energy solution. However, the wind industry faces a number of challenges, one of which is fire and that can cast a shadow on its green credentials. The three elements of the fire triangle, fuel (oil and polymers), oxygen (wind) and ignition (electric, mechanical and lighting) are present and confined to the small and closed compartment of the turbine nacelle. . . .
More »Report of the Wind Advisory Committee to the Shelburne Falls Planning Board
Author: Shelburne Falls, Mass., Wind Advisory Committee
Wind Turbine Systems for Premises Use: “Any system of turbines, whether located on the building or the ground, designed primarily to generate heat or electricity for the principal home or business located on the lot; such systems may generate a limited amount of excess electricity for resale to an electrical utility provided the system is designed principally to supply the electrical needs of the home or business on the lot.” As written, the bylaw requires more detailed and specific interpretations . . .
More »Audible amplitude modulation – results of field measurements and investigations compared to psycho-acoustical assessment and theoretical research
Author: Stigwood, Mike; Large, Sarah; and Stigwood, Duncan
In the UK the cause of amplitude modulation (AM) and the ability to predict its occurrence is considered abstruse by many. Few have experienced or measured AM and yet conclusions are frequently made asserting that it is rare and that any action to counter its effects is limited by minimal knowledge surrounding its nature and cause. This paper aims to advance current knowledge and opinion of AM. Methods used to successfully investigate AM are confirmed. AM should be measured during . . .
More »Big changes for Big Valley?
Author: Jackson, Laura
Big changes are literally looming on the horizon for Big Valley. Not just Big Valley, but many other areas of Mifflin County will see some big changes on the top of Jacks and Stone Mountains if industrial wind projects are built. Jacks Mountain is targeted for two industrial wind projects. Volkswind and E.ON, two German companies, plan to construct industrial power plants on top of Jacks Mountain. E.ON is also testing wind speeds on Stone Mountain. The test tower on . . .
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