Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application

di James F. Manwell (Autore)

Jon G. McGowan (Autore)

Anthony L. Rogers (Autore)

John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2009

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)

• Autore: James F. Manwell, Jon G. McGowan, Anthony L. Rogers
• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Anno: 2009
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 704 p.
• Dimensioni: 246 x 175 mm
• Peso: 1315 gr.
• EAN: 9780470015001

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