Wind Turbines - Theory and Practice, Second Edition

"An expanded new edition of this multidisciplinary textbook, with new coverage of offshore wind, updated coverage of core topics, and a stronger emphasis on decarbonisation. Includes new real-world case studies from Europe and the USA and over 100 varied end-of-chapter problems, with solutions available for instructors"--

List of contents

Preface; 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; 12. Offshore wind power: overview; 13. Offshore wind foundations; 14. Towards a 100% renewable electricity supply; References; Index.

About the author

Colin G. Anderson is a consulting engineer specialising in renewable energy technology, with over forty years of industry experience. A former External Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, Colin taught the course Principles of Wind Energy for fourteen years.

Product details

• Authors: Colin G Anderson, Colin G. Anderson
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2024
• EAN: 9781009499026
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0949902-6
• No. of pages: 480
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; SCIENCE / Energy, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Energy resources, Wind Power, For higher / tertiary / university education, Textbook, coursework, Aerodynamics