The first book on wind energy designed specifically with
technicians in mind "INTRODUCTION TO WIND PRINCIPLES, 1/e "covers
all aspects of installing and troubleshooting wind turbines, giving
technicians the knowledge they need to handle even complex
maintenance tasks. Writing clearly and simply, Thomas Kissell
explains how wind turbine blades harvest wind energy, and how
generators convert shaft turning energy into electricity. He shows
how electrical and hydraulic systems control the speed of wind
turbine blades, energizing blade pitch and yaw position controls.
Mechanical subjects such as gears, transmissions and gearboxes are
discussed in detail. Many pictures and diagrams are included, and
all math and data is provided: no calculus or other mathematics is
required. Some additional features include:
- Comprehensive, in-depth coverage--including wind turbine
installation and troubleshooting, towers, blades, generators,
control, and much more
- History, background, trends, and demand projections--Provides
the context needed to understand the growing role of wind energy
Coverage of all parts of vertical and horizontal wind
turbines--including small, medium, and large wind turbines
- Essential electrical coverage--including basic electricity
theory, magnetism, motors, generators, PLC controls, and the
electrical grid
- Extensive discussion of mechanical topics
- Towers, tower designs, and safety- walks through the advantages
and disadvantages of each type of tower, discusses the principles
of safe tower design and construction, and explains nacelle
installation
- Integration of wind-generated electricity into the grid
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