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Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application
Wind energy's bestselling textbook- fully revised.This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on: the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics; wind turbine testing and modelling; wind turbine design standards; offshore wind energy; special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production.
Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students.
This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers.
"provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy." ("IEEE Power & Energy Magazine," November/December 2003)
"deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught." ("The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education," Vol.41, No.2 April 2004)
"a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power." ("Choice," Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)
Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students.
This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers.
"provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy." ("IEEE Power & Energy Magazine," November/December 2003)
"deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught." ("The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education," Vol.41, No.2 April 2004)
"a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power." ("Choice," Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)
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704 pages, Hardcover
First published June 7, 2002
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February 12, 2013
It is a rather nice book on wind energy for engineers.
I specially liked the part about Blade element theory and the book
had a nice section on economic modeling. Manwell also provides some mini codes
through his website that help with material and modelings.
I specially liked the part about Blade element theory and the book
had a nice section on economic modeling. Manwell also provides some mini codes
through his website that help with material and modelings.
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May 25, 2010Great into to WTG's
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