Large Wind Turbines: Design and Economics - Brossura

Harrison, Robert

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0471494569 ISBN 13: 9780471494560

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons, 2008

Riassunto

In the light of the extensive debate surrounding the economics of scale of wind turbines, this timely work examines the engineering implications of developing lightweight compliant designs. Through the development of a unique modelling approach, the authors quantify the weight and cost of a diverse range of design solutions, enabling systematic quantitative comparisons to be made for the first time.
This innovative reference will provide a valuable guide to engineers and consultants involved in wind energy development as well as academic researchers and postgraduate students of wind turbine technology.
FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Coherent analysis of the inter-relationship between the economics of wind turbines and engineering design configurations.
* Discussion of the main factors driving the weight and cost of large wind turbines eg. rotor design, number of blades, blade materials, flexibility and control strategy.
* Accessible overview of the development of large wind turbines and the direction that designs are taking now and into the future.
* Examination of the cost implications of specific design issues such as vertical versus horizontal axis, fixed or variable speed-rotor strategy, compact versus modular drive train and direct drive configurations.
* Evaluation of the economics of onshore and offshore generation sites and the prospects for the deployment of large wind turbines in offshore wind farms.

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Recensione:

"This is a necessary book for all libraries supporting realistic engineering design for commercial development. Moreover many individuals will wish to have it on their shelves for reference and stimulation..." (Wind Engineering, 2001)

Product Description:

Book by Harrison Robert Hau Erich Snel Herman

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• Editore: John Wiley & Sons
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0471494569
• ISBN 13: 9780471494560
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 200