Wind Turbines - Theory and Practice

In 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.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. The wind and its characteristics; 3. Aerodynamic theory; 4. Rotor design and performance; 5. Electrical aspects; 6. Control; 7. Structural loading and response; 8. Rotor blade technology; 9. Siting and installation; 10. Planning and environment; 11. Economic and political considerations.

About the author

Colin G. Anderson is a consulting engineer specialising in renewable energy technology and an adjunct lecturer at the School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, where he teaches a course entitled Principles of Wind Energy.

Summary

This 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, this reference provides a refreshing overview of the subject that is suitable for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and professionals in the field of wind energy.

Report

'A very clear, accurate, informative and interesting account. I wish I had read it 15 years ago!' Nicholas Gubbins, Community Energy Scotland

Product details

• Authors: Colin Anderson, Colin G Anderson, Colin G. Anderson
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781108478328
• ISBN: 978-1-108-47832-8
• No. of pages: 322
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Aeronautics & Astronautics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Aerodynamics, environmental science, engineering & technology, Energy technology & engineering, Engineering: general, Aerospace & aviation technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Energy technology and engineering, Aerospace and aviation technology, Aerodynamics