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Zusatztext The book is well organized and emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of wind machines. Mathematical equations are provided for important turbine design parameters. I strongly recommend this book to a broad audience including students! design engineers! research scientists! project managers! environmental scientists! and renewal energy source planners. ... Dr. A. R. Jha! presents a comprehensive guide to wind turbine technology and the technical considerations for designing wind turbines for various applications.-Shobha Singh! PhD! Distinguished Member of Technical Staff! AT&T Bell Laboratories(Retired)!and Fellow and Laboratory Director of the Polaroid Corporation (Retired) Informationen zum Autor Dr. A.R. Jha is a Senior Consulting Scientist. Klappentext Presents an introduction to the wind turbine technology! which can generate electrical energy with lower costs and zero greenhouse effects. Highlighting limitations! capabilities! and benefits! this text identifies the critical components of a wind turbine and describes the functional capabilities of each component. Zusammenfassung Presents an introduction to the wind turbine technology, which can generate electrical energy with lower costs and zero greenhouse effects. Highlighting limitations, capabilities, and benefits, this text identifies the critical components of a wind turbine and describes the functional capabilities of each component. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chronological History of Wind Turbine TechnologyMajor Benefits and Problems Associated with Alternate Energy SourcesBenefits and Disadvantages of Wind Turbine TechnologyWorldwide Utilization of Wind TurbinesOperating Principles of Wind TurbinesWind Turbine ClassificationsWind Farm DevelopersDesign ConfigurationsNext Generation Wind Turbines with Unique FeaturesTypical Wind Power Estimates for United StatesDesign Aspects and Performance RequirementsTypes of Wind TurbinesModern Wind TurbinesOff-Design PerformanceTechniques for Capturing Large Amounts of Wind EnergyAnnual Energy Acquisition from Specified Wind Turbine SiteEstimating Annual Hours of Capturing Wind EnergyDesign Aspects and Performance Capabilities of Wind Turbine RotorsOne-Dimensional Theory for Ideal RotorTwo-Dimensional Aerodynamic ModelThree-Dimensional Aerodynamic Model for Wing of Finite LengthRotor Design Requirements for Wind Farm ApplicationsHydrodynamic Analysis of Flow over RotorWind Turbine Blade Design RequirementsAnalysis of Performance of Propeller BladesBlade PerformanceApplication of Beam Theory to Various Turbine Blade ConfigurationsMaterial Requirements for BladesCritical Features of Blade SectionSensors and Control Devices Required for Dynamic Stability and Improved Performance under Variable Wind EnvironmentsRegulation Control SystemsSensors for Monitoring Wind ParametersTransmission SystemsElectrical GeneratorsPerformance Capabilities and Limitations of Synchronous GeneratorsCritical Rotor Performance ParametersImpacts of Airfoil Characteristics on Blade and Turbine PerformanceAutomatic Shut-Down CapabilityCritical Design Aspects of HAWT and VAWT RotorsLow Harmonic Content Electrical Generators for Improving EfficiencyImpacts of Loadings on Structural Integrity of Wind TurbineStand-Alone Wind Turbine SystemsHistorical Background: Use at Remote SitesConfigurations of Stand-Alone SystemsStand-Alone Systems for Remote SitesSizing of System ComponentsStand-Alone Systems with Utility Power Back-UpStand-Alone Wind TurbineBased Systems for Various ApplicationsHybrid Systems for Village ElectrificationMultitasking Wind TurbinesWind Energy Conversion Techniques in Built EnvironmentsConcentrator Configuration RequirementsEnergy Design BuildingsLocal Wind Characteristics in Built EnvironmentsImpact of Built Environment on BAWT PerformanceEnvironmental Issues and Economic Factors Affecting Wind Turbine InstallationEnvironmental Factors and...
