Beschreibung:
The completely revised and updated new edition provides new sections on fatigue design, analytical models for structural analysis and topology optimization. The book is written by experts in research, teaching and industry. It conveys the importance of wind energy in the international energy policy debate and offers clear insight into the subject for all students learning about wind engineering. Problems withsolutions are perfect for self-study. It is also an authoritative resource for engineers designing and developing wind energy systems, energy policy-makers and economists in the renewable energy sector.
The History of Wind Energy (Jos Beurskens).- The International Development of Wind Energy (Klaus Rave).- Wind Resources, Site Assessment and Ecology (Hermann van Radecke).- Aerodynamics and Blade Design (Alois P. Schaffarczyk).- Rotor Blades (Malo Rosemeier).- The Drive Train (Hans Kyling).- Tower and Foundation (Torsten Faber).- Power Electronics and generator Systems for Wind Turbines (Friedrich Fuchs).- Control of Wind Energy Systems (Reiner Schütt).- Grid Integration (Clemens Jauch).- Offshore Wind Energy (Christian Keindorf).