Many opportunities exist, especially in developing countries, for wind power to be used effectively and economically to pump water.
| Title | Wind pumping : a handbook |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1989 |
| Authors | van Meel, J, Smulders, P |
| Secondary Title | World Bank technical paper |
| Volume | no. 101 |
| Pagination | xx, 273 p.: fig., photogr., tab. |
| Date Published | 1989-01-01 |
| Publisher | World Bank |
| Place Published | Washington, DC, USA |
| ISBN Number | 082131235g |
| Keywords | cost benefit analysis, costs, design, evaluation, feasibility studies, installation, maintenance, manpower, manuals, monitoring, operation, technology, training, wind-powered pumps, windmills |
| Abstract | Many opportunities exist, especially in developing countries, for wind power to be used effectively and economically to pump water. This comprehensive handbook is meant to provide energy and water supply professionals and economists as well as field officers with an easily accessible source of information on wind pumping. It consolidates information acquired by institutions, professionals, and research centres. The first chapter is specifically dedicated to the question "Is wind pumping for you?". Chapter 2 then provides an overview of the characteristics of the technology. Chapter 3 discusses the techniques for sizing of wind pumps, while chapter 4 discuses the sizing of alternative small pumps. Chapter 5 provides guidelines for financial and economic assessment of wind pumping. Chapter 6 provides particulars on installation, maintenance, and other logistical matters. Several annexes provide supporting details and examples. |
| Notes | Bibliography: p. 227-232 . - Includes glossary |
| Custom 1 | 232.3 |
