Introduction to Wind Energy Systems Basics, Technology and Operation /

• Main Authors: Wagner, Hermann-Josef (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Mathur, Jyotirmay (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 3rd ed. 2018.
• Series: Green Energy and Technology,
• Subjects: Renewable energy resources.; Transportation.; Energy systems.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Energy Systems.

This monograph addresses the needs of readers interested in wind energy converters. The authors achieve to strike a balance between a concise presentation of the material and a detailed book for experts in the field. The book covers aspects such as design and technical challenges of wind converters,...

Table of Contents:

• Wind Energy Today
• Wind: Origin and Local Effects
• Physics of wind energy
• Components of a wind energy converter
• Design Considerations
• Operation and Control of Wind Energy Converters
• Economics and policy issues
• Life Cycle Assessment of a Wind Farm
• Outlook.