Wind Energy Engineering, 2nd Edition

A fully up-to-date, comprehensive wind energy engineering resource

This thoroughly updated reference offers complete details on effectively harnessing wind energy as a viable and economical power source. Globally recognized wind expert Pramod Jain clearly explains physics, meteorology, aerodynamics, wind measurement, wind turbines, and electricity. New energy policies and grid integration procedures are covered, including pre-deployment studies and grid modifications. Filled with diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and statistics, Wind Energy Engineering, Second Edition, is a definitive guide to current developments and emerging technologies in wind energy.

Wind Energy Engineering, Second Edition covers:

• The worldwide business of wind energy
• Wind energy basics
• Meteorological properties of wind and air
• Wind turbine aerodynamics
• Turbine blade element models and power curves
• Wind measurement and reporting
• Wind resource assessment
• Advanced resource assessment topics, including wake, losses, and uncertainty
• Wind turbine generator components
• Electricity and generator fundamentals
• Grid integration of wind energy
• Environmental impact of wind projects
• Financial modeling, planning, and execution of wind projects
• Wind energy policy and licensing guidelines

Preface

Chapter 1 : Overview of Wind Energy Business
Chapter 2 : Basics of Wind Energy and Power
Chapter 3 : Properties of Wind
Chapter 4 : Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades
Chapter 5 : Advanced Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades
Chapter 6 : Wind Measurement
Chapter 7 : Wind Resource Assessment
Chapter 8 : Advanced Wind Resource Assessment
Chapter 9 : Wind Turbine Generator Components
Chapter 10 : Basics of Electricity and Generators
Chapter 11 : Deploying Wind Turbines in Grid
Chapter 12 : Environmental Impact of Wind Projects
Chapter 13 : Financial Modeling of Wind Projects
Chapter 14 : Planning and Execution of Wind Projects
Chapter 15 : Wind Energy Policy

Index