Wind Energy Explained
James F. Manwell; Jon G. McGowan; Anthony L. Rogers
Language: English
Published by Wiley, 2002
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- Title
- Wind Energy Explained
- Author
- James F. Manwell; Jon G. McGowan; Anthony L. Rogers
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0471499722
- ISBN 13
- 9780471499725
- Item weight
- 2.55 pounds
* Developed to complement the increasing number of renewable/wind energy courses now available
* End-of-chapter tutorial sections (solutions manual available)
* Combines both academic and industrial experience giving the text a dual market appeal
* Comprehensive coverage spans every aspect of wind energy engineering
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This authoritative and accessible textbook:
- Provides an overview of wind energy technology, charting the development of the first modern wind turbines.
- Discusses the characteristics of the wind resource and the atmospheric boundary layer.
- Outlines the aerodynamic principles and mechanics of the wind turbine, before going on to consider the electrical aspects of energy conversion and generation.
- Examines key issues of wind turbine design and wind system control.
- Offers guidance on turbine siting and integration issues and analyses the economic benefits of wind energy generation.
- Considers the environmental impact of single turbines and wind farms and the design of wind systems for minimal visual impact.
- Provides a comprehensive set of tutorial problems based on the contents on each chapter.
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