Wind Turbine Technology - 9781138115330

CRC Press

Wind Turbine TechnologyAuthor(s): A. R. Jha, Ph.D.\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781138115330, 978-1138115330\nSynopsis\nHighlighting the capabilities, limitations, and benefits of wind power, Wind Turbine Technology gives you a complete introduction and overview of wind turbine technology and wind farm design and development. It identifies the critical components of a wind turbine, describes the functional capabilities of each component, and examines the latest performance parameters and procurement specifications for these components. \n\nFrom cutting-edge design aspects to experimental data, this comprehensive reference contains eight chapterseach dedicated to a specific design aspect of wind turbine technology. It examines potential wind turbine installation configurations, along with the structural requirements for the tower and nacelle. The book also:\n\nPresents site wind speed prediction techniques\nAddr.