Wind power Physics

ghrur

United States3786 Posts

June 20 2010 22:27 GMT

So, I know some of you guys here at TL are VERY knowledgeable about physics. Unfortunately, I am not that smart.

I was simply wondering if you guys have some recommendations on some good books to read about simple wind power physics such as how to get the most power from wind, how the weight affects it, how to build a simple wind power generator, etc. Thanks. :D

eXigent.

Canada2419 Posts

June 20 2010 22:48 GMT

I did a quick google search, and although I don't know much, maybe this book will be of interest.

Home brew wind power - Dan Bartmann

http://www.forcefieldmagnets.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=196

Rev0lution

United States1805 Posts

June 20 2010 22:50 GMT

Read about Torque and electricity.

You also need knowledge about energy conversion and efficiency.

Finally you need a good understanding of basic calculus and Fluid mechanics.

d3_crescentia

United States4054 Posts

June 21 2010 00:38 GMT

Seems like more of an engineering question rather than a physics question... why do you want to know?

micronesia

United States24612 Posts

June 21 2010 01:27 GMT

On June 21 2010 07:27 ghrur wrote:
So, I know some of you guys here at TL are VERY knowledgeable about physics. Unfortunately, I am not that smart.

You want to do research into wind power? Fine, I don't see anything wrong with that. Why do you want to learn about wind power? The first steps of your research should be pretty easy to accomplish without any outside help.

Piste

6167 Posts

June 21 2010 02:56 GMT

go to your local library and ask the same question there. if they won't help then your library sucks.

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