Wind Turbines
Theory and Practice

An expanded new edition, introducing key topics in offshore wind and real-world case studies from Europe and the USA.

Colin G. Anderson (Author)

9781009499026, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 19 December 2024

480 pages, 317 b/w illus. 2 colour illus.
26.1 x 18.4 x 2.8 cm, 1.1 kg

'Very good modern textbook that conveniently compliments the existing literature and addresses some specific aspects that aren't widely understood. Facilitates bringing an updated overview of the UK wind energy sector and industry-related content into advanced study in academia.' Dixon University of Dundee, University of Dundee

This expanded new edition of Wind Turbines introduces key topics in offshore wind, alongside carefully revised and updated coverage of core topics in wind turbine technology. It features two new chapters on offshore wind, covering offshore resources, metocean data, wind turbine technologies, environmental impact, and loading and dynamics for fixed-bottom and floating platforms. Real-world case studies are introduced from Europe and the USA, and a new chapter examines wind power in the context of broader decarbonisation, practical energy storage, and other renewable energy sources. Updated coverage of turbine energy yield calculations, blade-element momentum theory, and current economic trends is presented, and over 100 varied end-of-chapter problems are included, with solutions available for instructors. Combining key topics in aerodynamics, electrical and control theory, structures, planning, economics, and policy, the clear language of this multidisciplinary textbook makes it ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, and professional engineers, in the renewable energy sector.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. The wind and its characteristics
3. Aerodynamic theory
4. Rotor design and performance
5. Electrical aspects
6. Control
7. Structural loading and response
8. Rotor blade technology
9. Siting and installation
10. Planning and environment
11. Economic and political considerations
12. Offshore wind power: overview
13. Offshore wind foundations
14. Towards a 100% renewable electricity supply
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Energy technology & engineering [TH]