TY - BOOK
TI - Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy: An Introduction
AU - Lynn, P
AB - A highly accessible and authoritative account of wind energy’s scientific background, current technology, and international status, with an emphasis on large turbines and wind farms, both onshore and offshore. Topics covered include:a brief history of wind energythe nature of the windturbine aerodynamics, mechanics, and electricswind farmsoffshore opportunities and challengesgrid integration of wind energyeconomic and environmental aspectsWhilst intellectually rigorous, this is not an academic treatise. Key equations are fully discussed, providing essential theoretical background. The text is supported by copious illustrations and about 50 inspiring full-colour photographs from around the world.This book is aimed at a wide readership including professionals, policy makers and employees in the energy sector in need of a basic appreciation of the underlying principles of wind energy or a quick update. Its style and level will also appeal to second and third year undergraduate and postgraduate students of renewable and wind energy, energy systems and electrical/electronic engineering. It also gives a concise account of the technology for the large and growing number of people who are interested in onshore and offshore wind farms and the contribution they are making to carbon-free electricity generation in the 21st century.Table of Contents:IntroductionWind energy and Planet EarthWinds of the worldFrom windmills to wind turbinesPower, energy and performanceComing up to dateCapturing the windWind speed and powerWild windIntroductoryWind statisticsMapping and forecastingPredicting turbine outputWind turbinesTurbine types and sizesAerodynamicsRotor efficiency and the Betz limitLift and dragRotor speedRotor bladesChoosing airfoilsStall and pitch controlMechanicsGearboxesTowersVibration and fatigueElectricsAC electricityGeneratorsIntroductorySynchronous generatorsAsynchronous generatorsSquirrel-cage and wound-rotor induction machinesDoubly-fed induction generatorsTurbine controlOnshore wind farmsIntroductorySiting and spacingMonitoring and controlMoving offshoreIntroductoryWind and wavesTurbines and foundationsOffshore wind farmsBringing the power ashoreGrid integrationSetting the sceneConnecting to the gridGrid strength and fault levelsElectrical qualityLarge-scale wind powerIntroductoryIntermittency and variabilityCapacity credit and backup generationEconomics and the environmentWind energy economicsCapital and installation costsOperation, maintenance and cash flowEnvironmental aspectsIntroductoryLandscape and amenityBirds, bats and farmingSeabirds, fish and marine conservation
CY - West Sussex
DA - 2011/12//
PY - 2011
SP - 240
PB - John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
UR - https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Onshore+and+Offshore+Wind+Energy%3A+An+Introduction-p-9780470976081
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
KW - Land-Based Wind
ER -