Concern for the environment and for the impacts of environmental
pollution has brought about the need to shift from the reliance on
hydrocarbons to energy sources that are nearly pollution neutral and
renewable. The Science of Wind Power is designed to provide a
fundamental understanding for wind technicians and students alike,
essentially examining how to harness the wind to produce energy for
transmission and use, while keeping environmental impacts in mind. Wind
power is one of the fastest-growing energy sources, as it offers many
advantages such as being sustainable and a renewable energy source that
has a much smaller impact on the global environment compared to fossil
fuels. It is important to point out, however, that like wind itself,
wind power has a good and bad side, advantages, and disadvantages
(challenges), and these different aspects are discussed in detail
herein.
Features:
- Examines the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic aspects
of wind turbines
- Provides the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics, modeling, and
testing
- Includes design standards for wind turbines and electrical
distribution systems
- Delineates the differences between offshore and land-based wind power
- Discusses special-purpose applications, such as energy distribution
and storage
A must-have volume that includes the latest data, diagrams, and useful
illustrations, The Science of Wind Energy offers a complete
examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and
serves as a great introduction to the cross-disciplinary field for
students and practicing engineers. The concepts and guidelines presented
will equip readers with the scientific rationale required to make
decisions that could directly affect the environment around them.
