Publisher's Synopsis
This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.
This important book presents a selection of new research on wind turbine technology, including aerodynamics, generators and gear systems, towers and foundations, control systems, and environmental issues.
This informative book:
Introduces the principles of wind turbine design
Presents methods for analysis of wind turbine performance
Discusses approaches for wind turbine improvement and optimization
Covers fault detection in wind turbines
Describes mediating the adverse effects of wind turbine use and installation
