Wind energy : an introduction
by
El-Sharkawi, Mohamed A., author.
Title
:
Wind energy : an introduction
Author
:
El-Sharkawi, Mohamed A., author.
ISBN
:
9781482263992
Personal Author
:
El-Sharkawi, Mohamed A., author.
Physical Description
:
xxi, 333 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
General Note
:
Includes index.
Contents
:
History of the wind energy development -- Aerodynamics of wind turbines -- Wind statistics -- Overview of wind turbines -- Solid-state converters -- Induction generator -- Synchronous generator -- Type 1 wind turbine system -- Type 2 wind turbine system -- Type 3 wind turbine system -- Type 4 wind turbine -- Grid integration.
Abstract
:
Wind energy is a substantial source of electricity. Wind power plants are installed at high capacities all over the world. With modern designs and control, wind power plants are now comparable to conventional generations in terms of capacity and control. Thus, this technology must move from the research level to the educational level. This book comprehensively covers the main aspects of wind energy types, operation, modeling, analysis, integration, and control.
Subject Term
:
Wind power.
Wind energy conversion systems.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025788288 | 621.312136 M697W 2016 | 1 |
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025788452 | 621.312136 M697W 2016 | 2 |