Orders and directions, together with a commission for the better administration of iustice, and more perfect information of His Maiestie [[electronic resource] ] : how, and by whom the lawes and statutes tending to the reliefe of the poore, the well ordering and training vp of youth in trades, and the reformation of disorders and disordered persons, are executed throughout the kingdome: which His royall Maiestie hath commanded to be published and inquired of, by the body of his Priuie Councell, whom he hath made principall commissioners for this purpose

• Record Nr.: UNISA996395047703316
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Imprinted at London, : by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie : and by the assignes of Iohn Bill, 1630 [i.e. 1631]
• Descrizione fisica: [4], 33, [23] p
• Altri autori (Persone): Charles, King of England, <1600-1649.>
• Soggetti: Poor laws - England; Vagrancy - England; England Proclamations Early works to 1800
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Dated at end: VVestminster the fift day of Ianuary, in the sixt yeere of our reigne.; The first leaf contains large signature-mark "A" in part of a woodcut frame.; With a final colophon leaf.; The year date is given according to Lady Day dating.; In this edition, D3r line 1 has "Commaund". Most pages are in two or three settings.; Identified as STC 9252 on UMI microfilm.; Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
• Sommario/riassunto: eebo-0113

Onshore and offshore wind energy : an introduction / / Paul A. Lynn

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910828288003321
• Autore: Lynn Paul A
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley, c2012
• ISBN: 9786613295316; 9781119954613; 1119954614; 9781119954606; 1119954606; 9781283295314; 1283295318; 9781119961420; 1119961424
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: xii, 223 p
• Classificazione: TEC031000
• Disciplina: 621.31/2136
• Soggetti: Wind power; Offshore electric power plants; Wind energy conversion systems
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy: An Introduction -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Wind energy and Planet Earth -- 1.2 Winds of the world -- 1.3 From windmills to wind turbines -- 1.4 Power, energy and performance -- 1.5 Coming up to date -- References -- 2: Capturing the wind -- 2.1 Wind speed and power -- 2.2 Wild wind -- 2.2.1 Introductory -- 2.2.2 Wind statistics -- 2.2.3 Mapping and forecasting -- 2.3 Predicting turbine output -- References -- 3: Wind turbines -- 3.1 Turbine types and sizes -- 3.2 Aerodynamics -- 3.2.1 Rotor efficiency and the Betz Limit -- 3.2.2 Lift and drag -- 3.2.3 Rotor speed -- 3.2.4 Rotor blades -- 3.2.4.1 Choosing airfoils -- 3.2.4.2 Stall and pitch control -- 3.3 Mechanics -- 3.3.1 Gearboxes -- 3.3.2 Towers -- 3.3.3 Vibration and fatigue -- 3.4 Electrics -- 3.4.1 AC electricity -- 3.4.2 Generators -- ; 3.4.2.1 Introductory -- 3.4.2.2 Synchronous generators -- 3.4.2.3 Asynchronous generators -- 3.4.2.3.1 Squirrel-cage and wound-rotor induction machines -- 3.4.2.3.2 Doubly-fed induction generators -- 3.5 Turbine control -- 3.6 Onshore wind farms -- 3.6.1 Introductory -- 3.6.2 Siting and spacing -- 3.6.3 Monitoring and control -- References -- 4: Moving offshore -- 4.1 Introductory -- 4.2 Wind and waves -- 4.3 Turbines and foundations -- 4.4 Offshore wind farms -- 4.4.1 Case study: Horns Rev 2 -- 4.4.2 Case study: London Array -- 4.5 Bringing the power ashore -- References -- 5: Grid integration -- 5.1 Setting the scene -- 5.2 Connecting to the grid -- 5.2.1 Grid strength and fault levels -- 5.2.2 Electrical quality -- 5.3 Large-scale wind power -- 5.3.1 Introductory -- 5.3.2 Intermittency and variability -- 5.3.3 Capacity credit and backup generation -- References -- 6: Economics and the environment -- 6.1 Wind energy economics -- 6.1.1 Capital and installation costs.; 6.1.2 Operation, maintenance and cash f low -- 6.2 Environmental aspects -- 6.2.1 Introductory -- 6.2.2 Landscape and amenity -- 6.2.3 Birds, bats and farming -- 6.2.4 Seabirds, f ish and marine conservation -- References -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: "This book uses academic content and rigor to introduce all relevant topics, from global wind resource and historical background, through to modern electricity generation and distribution, including the topical subject area of offshore systems"--