Wind Energy Explained Theory, Design and Application
Synopsis
Wind energy’s bestselling textbook- fully revised. This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on: the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics; wind turbine testing and modelling; wind turbine design standards; offshore wind energy; special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production. Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students. This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers. “provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy.” (IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, November/December 2003) “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) “a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power.” (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)
Book details
- Edition:
- 2
- Author:
- James F. Manwell, Jon G. McGowan, Anthony L. Rogers
- ISBN:
- 9780470686287
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781119994367, 9780470015001
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Pages:
- 704
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2019-11-19
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2009
- Copyright by:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
-
English
- Categories:
-
Nonfiction, Technology