Energy for Rural and Island Communities. Proceedings of the Third International Conference Held at Inverness, Scotland, September 1983

Content: 
Other Pergamon Titles of Interest, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Pages v-vi, John Twidell, Fiona Riddoch, Bill Grainger
Sponsors, Page vii
Energy for the Poor World, Pages 3-10, D. Pooley
Experience in New Zealand with Small Scale Energy Systems Applicable to Rural and Island Communities, Pages 11-18, G. Baird, E.D. Mowbray
Viable Energy Developments for Highland and Maritime Regions, Pages 19-26, Bent Sørensen
Renewable Energy in Danish Villages and Rural Areas, Pages 27-34, J. Fenhann
Biogas Production and Utilization in Italian Agriculture: Technical, Economic and Environmental Results, Pages 35-43, W. Ganapini
Designing Approach and Energy Analysis of a Wind-driven Cooling Unit, Pages 45-52, B. Mohanty
Integrated Energy Supply Concept for Fernando de Noronha, Pages 53-61, T. Schott, K. Reiniger
Implementation of a Solar Pump in a Remote Village in India: Economical and Socio-cultural Consequences. Three Years of Working Experience, Pages 63-69, P. Amado, D. Blamont
Appropriate Biotechnology for Rural Communities in the Developing Countries, Pages 71-78, C.W. Lewis
Production of Animal and Vegetable Proteins: an Integrated Approach, Pages 79-87, J.P. Kesari, F. Bonvehi, A. de Saint-Salvy, J.F. Miquel
Large Development Projects: the Egyptian-Italian Renewable Energy Settlement — a Working Example, Pages 89-96, O.A. Barra, P. Brunini, C. Micheli
The Work of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board in the Field of Wind Turbine Generators, Pages 99-106, W.G. Stevenson
The HWP-300, a Medium Size Wind Turbine for Isolated Communities, Pages 107-114, P. Jamieson
C.E.G.B. 200kW Aerogenerator Installation at Carmarthen Bay, Pages 115-122, D.M. Rees
A Review of Small and Medium Sized Wind Turbine Activities, Pages 123-135, N.H. Lipman
Wind-powered Electricity Generation on Lundy Island, Pages 137-144, D.G. Infield, J. Puddy
The Installation and Operation of a Wind Turbine on the Island of Tristan da Cunha, Pages 145-154, A.J. Garside, B. Kyles
Wind Power Generation on Fair Isle, Pages 155-162, B.A. Sinclair, W.G. Stevenson, W.M. Somerville
A Co-operative Approach to the Design, Supply and Installation of Natural Energy Systems, Pages 163-168, P.E. Smith, G.R. Watson
The Social and Economic Implications of Wind Power Development in Orkney, Scotland, Pages 169-171, S. Kemp, S. Hunter
A Wind-powered Water Desalination Plant for a Small Island Community at the German Coast of the North Sea — Design and Working Experience, Pages 173-180, G. Petersen, S. Fries, K. Kaiba, D. Knünz
Experience of 12 Volt Wind Energy at Scoraig, Pages 181-187, H. Piggott
Autonomous and Grid-connected Use of Wind Energy for Structure Heating, Pages 189-196, L.H. Soderholm
The Stability of Combined Wind Turbine-Diesel Generator Systems, Pages 197-205, K.S. Leung, A.F. Stronach
Experience of the Manufacture and Testing of Small Aerogenerators and a Stand-by Combustion Engine, Pages 207-216, J.R. White, A.A. Pinney
Performance of a Small Photovoltaic Power Supply with Ni-Cd Storage, Pages 219-227, F. Bason
A Photovoltaic Refrigerator for Storage of Vaccines and Icemaking, Pages 229-237, A. Pilatte
Communal Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Areas, Pages 239-246, S. Arafa
Experiences with a Deep Well Solar Powered Irrigation System for Desert Development, Pages 247-254, F. Assabghy, A. Derrick
Energy-conscious Housing in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland with a Significant Passive Solar Contribution, Pages 257-264, C.D.A. Porteous, G.S. Saluja
Solar Motors for Developing Countries, Pages 265-271, J. Dean
Thermal Performance of a Large Room in an Energy Efficient Hebridean House with Emphasis on Assessing Relationship of High and Low Thermal Capacity Linings to Heating Strategy and Internal Comfort Conditions, Pages 273-280, C.D.A. Porteous, M. Overend
Comparison of the Performance of a Large Solar-assisted Crop Drier with a Non-solar Drier, Pages 281-286, W.E. Ferguson, R. Graham
Wells Turbines for Navigation Buoys, Pages 289-297, T.J. Whittaker, D.S. McIlhagger, A.G. Barr
Tailoring the SEA-Clam Wave Energy Device to Meet Community Needs, Pages 299-307, A.M. Peatfield, L.J. Duckers, F.P. Lockett, B.W. Loughridge, M.J. West, P.R.S. White
Proposals for Britain's First Wave Energy Power Station, Pages 309-314, G. Roxburgh, G. Elliot
Financial History of a Micro-hydro Manufacturing Project, Pages 317-320, P.W. Agnew, D. McKellar
The Development of Small Hydroelectric Power Plant, Pages 321-328, H.G. Tolland, M. Balls, E.M. Wilson
A Community Micro-hydro Plant in Colombia, Pages 329-336, R.E. Holland, J.D. Burton
Testing the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Domestic Wood Burning Appliances, Pages 339-346, John Todd
Methane Production from Lignocellulosic Residues in a Farm Scale System — Two Years' Operating Experience, Pages 347-354, E.C. Clausen, J.L. Gaddy
Biofuel Developments in Central Africa: Technology Transfer from Ireland, Pages 355-361, M.B. Jones
The Development of a Pyrolysis Unit for the Conversion of Wood and Coconut Wastes, Pages 363-370, D.E. Fussey, B.C.K. Rakesh
Considerations in Design and Operation of a Biogas Plant, Pages 371-377, C.T.C. Bowie, D.M. Sneddon, A.R. Montgomery
Experience in Marketing, Installing and Operating the Linka Automatic Straw Fired Boiler Systems, Pages 379-384, C.J. Campbell
Possible Energy Sources to Increase the Standard of Living, Focusing Especially on Biomass and Charcoal, Pages 385-394, P.E. Thoresen
Peat as an Energy Source in Scotland, Pages 395-402, R.A. Robertson, N.M. Godsman
Experience with Small-scale Geothermal Energy Systems, Pages 405-412, N.D. Mortimer
Tropical Island Applications for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Pages 413-420, J.G. Ford, A.H. Toms
Energy Conservation in Transport for Rural and Island Communities, Pages 423-430, S. Potter
Wind Turbines for Marine Propulsion, Pages 431-438, N. Bose, R.C. McGregor
The Energy Act Workshop, Page 441, N.R. Lawrence
The Energy Act and its Implications for Small-scale Private Generation, Pages 442-456, J.H. Evans
List of Participants, Pages 457-462
Author-Paper Index, Pages 463-465
Subject Index, Pages 467-468