Wood, David.

Small wind turbines : analysis, design, and application / David Wood. - London ; New York : Springer, c2011. - xix, 270 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Introduction to wind turbine technology -- Control volume analysis for wind turbines -- Blade element theory for wind turbines -- Aerofoils: lift, drag, and circulation -- Blade element calculations -- Starting and low wind speed performance -- Blade design, manufacture, and testing -- The unsteady aerodynamics of turbine yaw and over-speed protection -- Using the IEC simple load model for small wind turbines -- Tower design and manufacture -- Generator and electrical system -- Site assessment and installation.

9781849961745 (alk. paper) 1849961743 (alk. paper)

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Wind turbines.
Wind power.

TJ828 / .W66 2011

621.45 / WOO 2011

TJ828 / .W66 2011