Introduction to Wind Energy Systems Basics, Technology and Operation /

• Main Authors: Wagner, Hermann-Josef. (Author), Mathur, Jyotirmay. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Green Energy and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Mechanical engineering.; Renewable energy sources.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Mechanical Engineering.; Energy Systems.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02023-0

Authors have tried to strike a balance between a short book chapter and a very detailed book for subject experts. There were three prime reasons behind doing so: first, the field is quite interdisciplinary and requires simplified presentation for a person from non-parent discipline. Second reason fo...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Wind Energy today
• Wind: Origin and local effects
• Physics of wind energy
• Components of wind energy converter
• Design Considerations
• Operation and Control of Wind Energy Converters
• Economics and policy issues
• Outlook
• Glossary
• Index.