Innovation in wind turbine design /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, N.J. :
Wiley,
2011.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: | http://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/jimages/9780470699812.jpg |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Rotor aerodynamic theory
- Rotor aerodynamic design
- Rotor structural interactions
- Upscaling of wind turbine systems
- Wind energy conversion concepts
- Drive train design
- Offshore wind turbines
- Technology trends summary
- Cost of energy
- Evaluation methodology
- Optimum blade number
- Pitch versus stall
- HAWT or VAWT?
- Free yaw
- Multi rotor systems
- Design themes summary
- Adaptable rotor concepts
- A shrouded rotor
- The gamesa G10X drive train
- Gyroscopic torque transmission
- The norsetek rotor design
- Siemens blade technology
- Stall induced vibrations
- Magnetic gearing and pseudo-direct drive
- Summary and concluding comments.