Colin Anderson

Wind Turbines

Theory and Practice

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This textbook explains the key aspects of wind turbine technology and its application in a single readable text. Covering a broad range of multi-disciplinary topics, this reference provides a refreshing overview of the subject that is suitable for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and professionals in the field of wind energy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 259mm x 181mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 830g
• ISBN-13: 9781108478328
• ISBN-10: 1108478328
• Artikelnr.: 58502366

Autorenporträt

Colin G. Anderson is a consulting engineer specialising in renewable energy technology and an adjunct lecturer at the School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, where he teaches a course entitled Principles of Wind Energy.

Inhaltsangabe

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.

Rezensionen

'A very clear, accurate, informative and interesting account. I wish I had read it 15 years ago!' Nicholas Gubbins, Community Energy Scotland