Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Wind energy's bestselling textbook- fully revised.

This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on:

the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics; wind turbine testing and modelling; wind turbine design standards; offshore wind energy; special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production.

Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students.

This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers.

"provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy." ( IEEE Power & Energy Magazine , November/December 2003)

"deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught." ( The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education , Vol.41, No.2 April 2004)

"a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power." ( Choice , Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• About the Authors (p. ix)
• Preface (p. xi)
• Acknowledgments (p. xiii)
• 1 Introduction: Modern Wind Energy and its Origins (p. 1)
• 1.1 Modern Wind Turbines (p. 2)
• 1.2 History of Wind Energy (p. 10)
• References (p. 21)
• 2 Wind Characteristics and Resources (p. 23)
• 2.1 Introduction (p. 23)
• 2.2 General Characteristics of the Wind Resource (p. 24)
• 2.3 Characteristics of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer (p. 36)
• 2.4 Wind Data Analysis and Resource Estimation (p. 53)
• 2.5 Wind Turbine Energy Production Estimates Using Statistical Techniques (p. 63)
• 2.6 Regional Wind Resource Assessment (p. 65)
• 2.7 Wind Prediction and Forecasting (p. 72)
• 2.8 Wind Measurement and Instrumentation (p. 74)
• 2.9 Advanced Topics (p. 84)
• References (p. 87)
• 3 Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines (p. 91)
• 3.1 General Overview (p. 91)
• 3.2 One-dimensional Momentum Theory and the Betz Limit (p. 92)
• 3.3 Ideal Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine with Wake Rotation (p. 96)
• 3.4 Airfoils and General Concepts of Aerodynamics (p. 101)
• 3.5 Blade Design for Modern Wind Turbines (p. 115)
• 3.6 Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory (p. 117)
• 3.7 Blade Shape for Ideal Rotor without Wake Rotation (p. 121)
• 3.8 General Rotor Blade Shape Performance Prediction (p. 124)
• 3.9 Blade Shape for Optimum Rotor with Wake Rotation (p. 131)
• 3.10 Generalized Rotor Design Procedure (p. 133)
• 3.11 Simplified HAWT Rotor Performance Calculation Procedure (p. 138)
• 3.12 Effect of Drag and Blade Number on Optimum Performance (p. 139)
• 3.13 Computational and Aerodynamic Issues in Aerodynamic Design (p. 141)
• 3.14 Aerodynamics of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (p. 145)
• References (p. 153)
• 4 Mechanics and Dynamics (p. 157)
• 4.1 Background (p. 157)
• 4.2 Wind Turbine Loads (p. 158)
• 4.3 General Principles of Mechanics (p. 161)
• 4.4 Wind Turbine Rotor Dynamics (p. 172)
• 4.5 Methods for Modeling Wind Turbine Structural Response (p. 200)
• References (p. 202)
• 5 Electrical Aspects of Wind Turbines (p. 205)
• 5.1 Overview (p. 205)
• 5.2 Basic Concepts of Electrical Power (p. 206)
• 5.3 Power Transformers (p. 217)
• 5.4 Electrical Machines (p. 219)
• 5.5 Power Converters (p. 237)
• 5.6 Electrical Aspects of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines (p. 246)
• 5.7 Ancillary Electrical Equipment (p. 253)
• References (p. 255)
• 6 Wind Turbine Materials and Components (p. 257)
• 6.1 Overview (p. 257)
• 6.2 Material Fatigue (p. 257)
• 6.3 Wind Turbine Materials (p. 266)
• 6.4 Machine Elements (p. 270)
• 6.5 Principal Wind Turbine Components (p. 276)
• References (p. 308)
• 7 Wind Turbine Design and Testing (p. 311)
• 7.1 Overview (p. 311)
• 7.2 Design Procedure (p. 312)
• 7.3 Wind Turbine Topologies (p. 316)
• 7.4 Wind Turbine Standards, Technical Specifications, and Certification (p. 322)
• 7.5 Wind Turbine Design Loads (p. 325)
• 7.6 Load Scaling Relations (p. 333)
• 7.7 Power Curve Prediction (p. 336)
• 7.8 Computer Codes for Wind Turbine Design (p. 340)
• 7.9 Design Evaluation (p. 345)
• 7.10 Wind Turbine and Component Testing (p. 346)
• References (p. 355)
• 8 Wind Turbine Control (p. 359)
• 8.1 Introduction (p. 359)
• 8.2 Overview of Wind Turbine Control Systems (p. 364)
• 8.3 Typical Grid-connected Turbine Operation (p. 370)
• 8.4 Supervisory Control Overview and Implementation (p. 374)
• 8.5 Dynamic Control Theory and Implementation (p. 382)
• References (p. 404)
• 9 Wind Turbine Siting, System Design, and Integration (p. 407)
• 9.1 General Overview (p. 407)
• 9.2 Wind Turbine Siting (p. 408)
• 9.3 Installation and Operation Issues (p. 416)
• 9.4 Wind Farms (p. 419)
• 9.5 Wind Turbines and Wind Farms in Electrical Grids (p. 433)
• References (p. 446)
• 10 Wind Energy Applications (p. 449)
• 10.1 General Overview (p. 449)
• 10.2 Distributed Generation (p. 450)
• 10.3 Hybrid Power Systems (p. 450)
• 10.4 Offshore Wind Energy (p. 461)
• 10.5 Operation in Severe Climates (p. 478)
• 10.6 Special Purpose Applications (p. 480)
• 10.7 Energy Storage (p. 489)
• 10.8 Fuel Production (p. 497)
• References (p. 501)
• 11 Wind Energy System Economics (p. 505)
• 11.1 Introduction (p. 505)
• 11.2 Overview of Economic Assessment of Wind Energy Systems (p. 506)
• 11.3 Capital Costs of Wind Energy Systems (p. 511)
• 11.4 Operation and Maintenance Costs (p. 519)
• 11.5 Value of Wind Energy (p. 521)
• 11.6 Economic Analysis Methods (p. 530)
• 11.7 Wind Energy Market Considerations (p. 539)
• References (p. 543)
• 12 Wind Energy Systems: Environmental Aspects and Impacts (p. 547)
• 12.1 Introduction (p. 547)
• 12.2 Avian/Bat Interaction with Wind Turbines (p. 549)
• 12.3 Visual Impact of Wind Turbines (p. 556)
• 12.4 Wind Turbine Noise (p. 561)
• 12.5 Electromagnetic Interference Effects (p. 573)
• 12.6 Land-Use Environmental Impacts (p. 582)
• 12.7 Other Environmental Considerations (p. 585)
• References (p. 589)
• Appendix A Nomenclature (p. 593)
• A.1 Note on Nomenclature and Units (p. 593)
• A.2 Chapter 2 (p. 593)
• A.3 Chapter 3 (p. 595)
• A.4 Chapter 4 (p. 597)
• A.5 Chapter 5 (p. 601)
• A.6 Chapter 6 (p. 604)
• A.7 Chapter 7 (p. 606)
• A.8 Chapter 8 (p. 607)
• A.9 Chapter 9 (p. 608)
• A.10 Chapter 10 (p. 610)
• A.11 Chapter 11 (p. 612)
• A.12 Chapter 12 (p. 613)
• A.13 Abbreviations (p. 614)
• Appendix B Problems (p. 617)
• B.1 Problem Solving (p. 617)
• B.2 Chapter 2 Problems (p. 617)
• B.3 Chapter 3 Problems (p. 621)
• B.4 Chapter 4 Problems (p. 628)
• B.5 Chapter 5 Problems (p. 632)
• B.6 Chapter 6 Problems (p. 637)
• B.7 Chapter 7 Problems (p. 639)
• B.8 Chapter 8 Problems (p. 642)
• B.9 Chapter 9 Problems (p. 647)
• B.10 Chapter 10 Problems (p. 652)
• B.11 Chapter 11 Problems (p. 656)
• B.12 Chapter 12 Problems (p. 658)
• Appendix C Data Analysis and Data Synthesis (p. 661)
• C.1 Overview (p. 661)
• C.2 Data Analysis (p. 661)
• C.3 Data Synthesis (p. 671)
• References (p. 675)
• Index (p. 677)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

CHOICE Review

Manwell and colleagues (all at the Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst) offer a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power. Although primarily a college textbook, it will be useful as a resource for anyone studying the impact of wind power on the world's energy problems. Clearly, fossil fuels have limits and disadvantages. The science of wind power has made major strides since the fiascos of the 1970s when poorly written laws rewarded shoddy practices and gave the field a black eye. Now well-engineered, proven designs are being implemented all over the world and the future looks bright. All aspects of theory, design, and application are explained in clear, logical fashion. For full understanding, readers should have good backgrounds in mathematics and physics. Extensive references follow each chapter; clear illustrations and graphs are employed. Highly recommended for all serious students of this technology. All levels. J. C. Comer emeritus, Northern Illinois University

Author notes provided by Syndetics

James Manwell is a professor of Mechanical Engineering the University of Massachusetts and the Director of the Wind Energy Center there. He hold an M.S. in Electrical and Computer engineering and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. he has been involved with a wide range of wind energy research areas since the mid 1970's. These range from wind turbine dynamics to wind hybrid power systems. His most recent research has focused on the assessment of external conditions related to the design of offshore wind turbines. he has participated in activities of the International Energy Agency, the International Electrotechnical Commission and the International Science Panel on Renewable Energies. He lives in Conway, Massachusetts.

John McGowan a professor Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts and the co-Director of the Wind Energy Center there. He holds an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. During his forty plus years at the University he has developed and taught a number of fundamental undergraduate/graduate engineering courses in renewable energy and energy conversion. His research and graduate student supervision at UMass has produced approximately 200 technical papers in a wide range of energy conversion applications. His recent research interests in wind engineering have been concentrated in the areas of wind system siting, hybrid systems modeling, economics, and offshore wind engineering. Professor McGowan is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and editor of Wind Engineering journal. He lives in Northfield, Massachusetts.

Anthony Rogers holds both and M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and was formerly a senior research engineer in the Renewable Energy Research Laboratory (now the Wind Energy center) there. He is presently a senior engineer at DNV Global Energy Concepts. He has had a long career in the wind energy field, and has been involved with a wide range of topics. These have included wind turbine monitoring and control and the application of remote sensing devices. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.