Wind energy explained : theory, design and application /
J. F. Manwell, J. G. McGowan and A. L. Rogers.
- Second Edition.
- 1 online resource (xii, 689 pages) : illustrations, digital, PDF file.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Modern wind energy and its origins -- Wind characteristics and resources -- Aerodynamics of wind turbines -- Mechanics and dynamics -- Electrical aspects of wind turbines -- Wind turbine materials and components -- Wind turbine design and testing -- Wind turbine control -- Wind turbine siting, system design, and integration -- Wind energy applications -- Wind energy system economics -- Wind energy systems: Environmental aspects and impacts. Introduction:
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