Wind Turbines

Auteur

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.

Texte du rabat

"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"--

Contenu

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.