Description

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