ISBN: 1108478328 9781108478328

Category: Science / Energy

Page count: 322

"In the multi-disciplinary field of wind energy, students and professionals can often be uncomfortable outside their own specialist areas. This essential 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, including everything from aerodynamics through to electrical and control theory, to structures, planning, economics, and policy, this textbook is an excellent toolkit for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and professionals in the field of wind energy. Drawing upon years of practical experience and using numerous examples, illustrative applications and experimental graphs, photos and line drawings, Colin Anderson includes: challenging concepts such as rotational sampling of turbulence, vortex wake structures, and reactive power management; example questions in chapters to help connect theoretical knowledge with practical application; [and] a comprehensive reference list to serve as a useful resource." -- Publisher's description