{"product_id":"wind-energy-explained-on-land-and-offshore-hardback-9781119367451","title":"Wind Energy Explained; On Land and Offshore (Hardback) 9781119367451","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWind Energy Explained\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOn Land and Offshore\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames F. Manwell (Author), Emmanuel Branlard (Author), Jon G. McGowan (Author), Bonnie Ram (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119367451, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 June 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e848 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.6 x 21.1 x 4.8 cm, 1.52 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAuthoritative and bestselling textbook detailing the many aspects of using wind as an energy source \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWind Energy Explained \u003c\/i\u003eprovides complete and comprehensive coverage on the topic of wind energy, starting with general concepts like the history of and rationale for wind energy and continuing into specific technological components and applications along with the new recent developments in the field.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivided into 16 chapters, this edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, and illustrations, boasting an impressive 35% new material including new sections on metocean design conditions, wind turbine design, wind power plants and the electrical system, fixed and floating offshore wind turbines, project development, permitting and environmental risks and benefits, turbine installation, operation and maintenance, and high penetration wind energy systems and power-to-X.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWind Energy Explained \u003c\/i\u003ealso includes information on:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern wind turbines, covering the design and their many components such as the rotor, drive train, and generator \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerodynamics of wind energy, covering one-dimensional momentum theory, the Betz limit, and ideal horizontal axis wind turbine with wake rotation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental external design conditions, such as wind, waves, currents, tides, salinity, floating ice, and many more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used materials and components, such as steel, composites, copper, and concrete, plus machinery elements, such as shafts, couplings, bearings, and gears \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern design methods, including probabilistic design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental effects and mitigation strategies for wind project siting and the role of public engagement in the development process \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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 practicing engineers. It may also be used as a textbook resource for university level courses in wind energy, both introductory and advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xxxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxxv\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1 Introduction: Modern Wind Energy and Its Origins 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Wind Characteristics and Resources 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Mechanics and Dynamics 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Electrical Aspects of Wind Turbines 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Environmental External Design Conditions 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Wind Turbine Materials and Components of the Rotor Nacelle Assembly 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Wind Turbine Design and Testing 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Wind Turbine Control 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Soils, Foundations, and Fixed Support Structures 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Floating Offshore Wind Turbines 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Wind Farms and Wind Power Plants 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Wind Energy System Economics 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Project Development, Permitting, Environmental Considerations, and Public Engagement 589\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Wind Turbines 643\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Wind-Generated Energy: Present Use and Future Potential 685\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Nomenclature 725\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Data Analysis and Data Synthesis 765\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Notes on Probability Distributions 779\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D Properties of Fundamental Support Structure Components 791\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E Information Regarding Problems and Associated Files 793\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 795\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52165883658520,"sku":"9781119367451","price":75.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119367451.jpg?v=1781101384","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/wind-energy-explained-on-land-and-offshore-hardback-9781119367451","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}