Wind Turbine Technology: Principles and Design

ISBN-13: 9781771880152 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 364 str.

Muyiwa Adaramola

Opis

This important book presents a selection of new research on wind turbine technology, including aerodynamics, generators and gear systems, towers and foundations, control systems, and environmental issues. This informative book: * Introduces the principles of wind turbine design * Presents methods for analysis of wind turbine performance * Discusses approaches for wind turbine improvement and optimization * Covers fault detection in wind turbines * Describes mediating the adverse effects of wind turbine use and installation

Spis treści

Introduction. Part I: Aerodynamics. Part II: Generators and Gear Systems. Part III: Tower and Foundation. Part IV: Control Systems. Part V: Environmental Issues. Index.

O autorze

Dr. Muyiwa Adaramola received his PhD in environmental engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. He is now a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, focusing on wind energy.