Wind energy explained theory, design and application / [electronic book] :
J.F. Manwell and J.G. McGowan, Anthony Rogers.
- Second edition.
- online resource (xii, 689 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Modern wind energy and its origins -- Wind characteristics and resources -- Aerodynamics of wind turbines -- Mechanics and dynamics -- Electrical aspects of wind turbines -- Wind turbine materials and components -- Wind turbine design and testing -- Wind turbine control -- Wind turbine siting, system design, and integration -- Wind energy applications -- Wind energy system economics -- Wind energy systems: Environmental aspects and impacts.
Wind energy's this bestselling textbook is 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; and, 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' .
Electronic reproduction. ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.