Colin AndersonCambridge University PressEdition: Illustrated, 2/20/2020EAN 9781108478328, ISBN10: 1108478328Hardcover, 322 pages, 25.9 x 18.3 x 2 cmLanguage: EnglishOriginally published in EnglishIn the multi-disciplinary field of wind energy, students and professionals can often be uncomfortable outside their own specialist areas. This essential textbook explains the key aspects of wind turbine technology and its application in a single readable text. Covering a broad range of multi-disciplinary topics, including everything from aerodynamics through to electrical and control theory, to structures, planning, economics, and policy, this reference is an excellent toolkit for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and professionals in the field of wind energy. Key concepts, including more challenging ones such as rotational sampling of turbulence, vortex wake structures, and reactive power management, are explained using clear language and simplifying illustrations including experimental graphs, photos, and line drawings.1. Introduction2. The wind and its characteristics3. Aerodynamic theory4. Rotor design and performance5. Electrical aspects6. Control7. Structural loading and response8. Rotor blade technology9. Siting and installation10. Planning and environment11. Economic and political considerations.
