Description
This book presents an introduction to wind energy and wind turbines. Its primary purpose is to serve as a comprehensive textbook for a course taken by first-year students of a 2-year or 4-year program, who normally do not have a prior introduction to the relevant electrical and mechanical subjects, essential to follow the new subject. It also intends to be a basic self-content resource for a person interested in enhancing his or her knowledge on the subject. The principles of wind energy technology and how wind turbines work are presented assuming no previous exposure of the reader to a number of pertinent subjects.
Table of Content
Introduction
Energy in the Wind
Fundamentals
Wind Turbine Basic Types: Analysis and Characteristics
Three-Blade Propeller-Type Wind Turbine and Its Components
Electricity and Electric Generation
Propeller-Type Wind Turbine Characteristics
Grid Connection
Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems
Control of Wind Turbines Part 1: Mechanical Side
Control of Wind Turbines Part 2: Electrical Side
Ancillary Electric Devices
Wind Turbine Mechanical Design Matters
Economics of Wind Energy
Environmental Concerns
Safety and Other Issues
Working on Wind Turbines and Operator Safety
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Glossary
Index
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