Synopses & Reviews
Recent years have seen a growth in the implementation and economic viability of wind energy technology. This safe and abundant source of clean, renewable energy is now making a significant contribution to electricity supplies worldwide. Addressing the growing requirement for information on the theory and practical application of wind technology
Wind Energy Explained provides a thorough introduction to this multi-disciplinary field.
This authoritative and accessible textbook:
- Provides an overview of wind energy technology, charting the development of the first modern wind turbines.
- Discusses the characteristics of the wind resource and the atmospheric boundary layer.
- Outlines the aerodynamic principles and mechanics of the wind turbine, before going on to consider the electrical aspects of energy conversion and generation.
- Examines key issues of wind turbine design and wind system control.
- Offers guidance on turbine siting and integration issues and analyses the economic benefits of wind energy generation.
- Considers the environmental impact of single turbines and wind farms and the design of wind systems for minimal visual impact.
- Provides a comprehensive set of tutorial problems based on the contents on each chapter.
The comprehensive coverage ranging from wind turbine control and operation to system design and public policy will appeal to engineering students from a variety of backgrounds. Practitioners new to the field of renewable energy will find this a valuable introduction to an emerging energy source.
Review
“…well written and comprehensive …deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught.” (
The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, Vol.41, No.2 April 2004)
"…provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy." (IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, Nov/Dec 2003)
"...Extremely good value for money...it is difficult to think of any topic that has been omitted..."? (IEE Review, September 2002)
"...can be thoroughly recommended as a comprehensive introduction..."?(Times Higher Education Supplement, 29 November 2002)
"...a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power...highly recommended for all serious students of this technology." (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)
Synopsis
This authoritative textbook is intended to provide both a thorough and highly accessible introduction to the cross-disciplinary field of wind engineering. The economic viability and political appeal of wind power is on the increase, making this text a timely addition to the literature.
* Developed to complement the increasing number of renewable/wind energy courses now available
* End-of-chapter tutorial sections (solutions manual available)
* Combines both academic and industrial experience giving the text a dual market appeal
* Comprehensive coverage spans every aspect of wind energy engineering
Synopsis
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Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Modern wind energy and its origins
Modern wind turbines
History of wind energy
Wind characteristics and resources
Introduction
General characteristics of the wind resource
Characteristics of the atmospheric boundary layer
Wind data analysis and resource estimation
Wind turbine energy production estimates using statistical techniques
Overview of available resource assessment data
Wind measurements and instrumentation
Advanced topics
Aerodynamics of wind turbines
General overview
One-dimensional momentum theory and the Betz limit
Ideal horizontal axis wind turbing with wake rotation'
Airfoils and general concepts of aerodynamics
Momentum theory and blade element theory
Blade shape for ideal rotor without wake rotation
General rotor blade shape performance prediction
Blade shape for optimum rotor with wake rotation
Generalized rotor design procedure
Simplified HAWT rotor performance calculation procedure
Effect of drag and blade number on optimum performance
Advanced aerodynamic topics
Mechanics and dynamics
Wind turbine rotor dynamics
Detailed and specialized dynamic models
Electrical aspects of wind turbines
Basic concepts of electric power
Power transformers
Electrical machines
Power converters
Ancillary electrical equipment
Wind turbine design
Design procedure
Wind turbine topologies
Materials
Machine elements
Wind turbine loads
Wind turbine subsystems and components
Design evaluation
Power curve prediction
Wind turbine loads
Wind turbine subsystems and components
Design evaluation
Power curve prediction
Wind turbine control
Overview of wind turbine control systems
Typical grid-connected turbine operation
Supervisory control overview and implementation
Dynamic control theory and implementation
Wind turbine siting, system design and integration
Wind turbine siting
Installation and operation issues
Wind farms
Wind turbines and wind farms in electric grids
Offshore wind farms
Operation in severe climates
Hybrid electrical systems
Wind energy system economics
Overview of economic assessment of wind energy systems
Capital costs of wind energy systems
Operation and maintenance costs
Value of wind energy
Economic analysis methods
Wind energy market considerations
Wind energy systems: environmental aspects and impacts
Avian interaction with wind trubines
Visual impact of wind turbines
Wind turbine noise
Electromagnetic interference effects
Land-use environmental impacts
Other environmental considerations
Nomenclature
Problems
Index