Wind Turbine Technology: Principles and Design (Paperback)

Description

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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

About the Author

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Dr. Muyiwa Adaramola received his PhD in environmental engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. He is now a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, focusing on wind energy.