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Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental Concepts in Wind Turbine Engineering, Second Edition
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ISBN:
9780791802601
No. of Pages:
832
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ASME Press
Publication date:
2009
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A must-have for the wind-power professional! WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY is recognized worldwide as the authoritative guide to state-of-the-art wind turbine engineering. If you are an energy planner, engineer, designer, utility project manager, wind power station developer, manufacturer of wind turbine equipment, teacher, or student, WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY has all the latest information for you. This text and reference book is ideal for educational settings.
Packed with application-oriented advice, detailed graphics, photographs, and numerical examples - this revised and expanded 820-page new edition describes past and present wind turbines and provides the reader with detailed mathematical models developed by leaders in the fields of aerodynamics, structural dynamics and fatigue, meteorology, acoustic and electromagnetic emissions, commercial wind power applications, and utility power systems. Economics, costs, the integration of wind power plants into utility systems, and color photographs of current commercial wind turbines are included.
Spera, DA.
Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental Concepts in Wind Turbine Engineering, Second Edition. ASME Press, 2009.ISBN: 9780791802601
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Publisher: ASME Press
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Table of Contents
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1 Historical Development of the WindmillByDennis G. ShepherdDennis G. ShepherdProfessor of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringCornell UniversityIthaca, New YorkSearch for other works by this author on:
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2 Introduction to Modern Wind TurbinesByDavid A. Spera, Ph.D.David A. Spera, Ph.D.Formerly Chief Engineer of Wind Energy ProjectsNASA Lewis (now Glenn) Research CenterCleveland, OhioDASCON Engineering, LLCBonita Springs, FloridaSearch for other works by this author on:
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3A Evolution of Modern Wind Turbines Part A: 1940 to 1994ByLouis V. DivoneLouis V. DivoneDirectorSolar Energy TechnologiesU.S. Department of EnergyWashington, DCSearch for other works by this author on:
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3B Evolution of Modern Wind Turbines Part B: 1988 to 2008ByRobert W. Thresher, Ph.D.,Robert W. Thresher, Ph.D.National Renewable Energy LaboratoryGolden, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:Michael Robinson, Ph.D.,Michael Robinson, Ph.D.National Renewable Energy LaboratoryGolden, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:Walter Musial, Ph.D.,Walter Musial, Ph.D.National Renewable Energy LaboratoryGolden, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:Paul S. Veers, Ph.D.Paul S. Veers, Ph.D.Sandia National LaboratoriesAlbuquerque, New MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:
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4 Commercial Wind Turbine Systems and ApplicationsByLarry A. Viterna, Ph.D.,Larry A. Viterna, Ph.D.National Aeronautics and Space Administration Cleveland,OhioSearch for other works by this author on:Daniel F. Ancona, III, Ph.D.Daniel F. Ancona, III, Ph.D.Vice-President for Renewable EnergyPrinceton Energy Resources InternationalRockville, MarylandSearch for other works by this author on:
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5A Wind Turbine Aerodynamics Part A: Basic PrinciplesByRobert E. Wilson, Ph.D.Robert E. Wilson, Ph.D.Emeritus Professor of Mechanical EngineeringOregon State UniversityCorvallis, OregonSearch for other works by this author on:
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5B Wind Turbine Aerodynamics Part B: Turbine Blade Flow FieldsByScott Schreck, Ph.D.Scott Schreck, Ph.D.National Renewable Energy LaboratoryGolden, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:
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6 Wind Turbine Airfoils and Rotor WakesByPeter B. S. Lissaman, Ph.D.Peter B. S. Lissaman, Ph.D.Adjunct Professor of Aerospace EngineeringUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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7 Wind Turbine AcousticsByHarvey H. Hubbard,Harvey H. HubbardDistinguished Research AssociateNASA Langley Research CenterSearch for other works by this author on:Kevin P. Shepherd, Ph.D.Kevin P. Shepherd, Ph.D.NASA Langley Research CenterHampton, VirginiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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8 Characteristics of the WindByWalter Frost, Ph.D.,Walter Frost, Ph.D.The University of Tennessee Space Institute and FWG Associates, Inc.Tullahoma, TennesseeSearch for other works by this author on:Carl Aspliden, Ph.D.Carl Aspliden, Ph.D.Battelle Pacific Northwest LaboratoryRichland, WashingtonSearch for other works by this author on:
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9 Electromagnetic Interference from Wind TurbinesByDipak L. Sengupta, Ph.D.,Dipak L. Sengupta, Ph.D.Professor of Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Detroit MercyDetroit, MichiganSearch for other works by this author on:Thomas B. A. Senior, Ph.D.Thomas B. A. Senior, Ph.D.Professor of Electrical EngineeringThe University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MichiganSearch for other works by this author on:
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10 Structural Dynamic Considerations in Wind Turbine DesignByGlidden S. DomanGlidden S. DomanSystem Design ManagerWind Energy Systems Taranto S.p.A.Taranto,ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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11 Structural Dynamic Behavior of Wind TurbinesByRobert W. Thresher, Ph.D.,Robert W. Thresher, Ph.D.National Renewable Energy LaboratoryGolden, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:Louis P. Mirandy, Ph.D.,Louis P. Mirandy, Ph.D.The General Electric CompanyKing of Prussia, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:Thomas G. Carne, Ph.D.,Thomas G. Carne, Ph.D.Sandia National LaboratoriesAlbuquerque, New MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:Donald W. Lobitz, Ph.D.,Donald W. Lobitz, Ph.D.Sandia National LaboratoriesAlbuquerque, New MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:George H. James, III, Ph.D.George H. James, III, Ph.D.NASA Johnson Space CenterHouston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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12 Fatigue Design of Wind TurbinesByDavid A. Spera, Ph.D.David A. Spera, Ph.D.Formerly Chief Engineer of Wind Energy ProjectsNASA Lewis (now Glenn) Research CenterCleveland, OhioDASCON Engineering, LLCBonita Springs, FloridaSearch for other works by this author on:
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13 A Utility Perspective of Wind EnergyByDaniel F. Ancona, III,Daniel F. Ancona, IIIVice-President for Renewable EnergyPrinceton Energy Resources InternationalRockville, MarylandSearch for other works by this author on:Carl J. Weinberg, IIICarl J. Weinberg, IIIManager of Research and Development (Ret.)Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Weinberg AssociatesWalnut Creek, CaliforniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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14 Wind Turbine Control SystemsByAlan D. Wright, Ph.D.Alan D. Wright, Ph.D.National Renewable Energy LaboratoryGolden, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:
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