Introduction to Wind Energy Systems: Basics, Technology and Operation [Paperback]

Authors have tried to strike a balance between a short book chapter and a very detailed book for subject experts. There were three prime reasons behind doing so: first, the field is quite interdisciplinary and requires simplified presentation for a person from non-parent discipline. Second reason for this short-version of a full book is that both the authors have seen students and technically oriented people, searching for this type of book on wind energy. Third reason and motivation was considering engineers who are starting their career in wind industry. This book is targeted to present a good starting background to such professionals.

Aimed at engineers who are at the start of a career in the wind industry, this short book takes the interdisciplinary field of wind energy systems and offers a simplified presentation of it that is an ideal starting point for professionals new to the subject.

Authors have tried to strike a balance between a short book chapter and a very detailed book for subject experts. There were three prime reasons behind doing so: first, the field is quite interdisciplinary and requires simplified presentation for a person from non-parent discipline. Second reason for this short-version of a full book is that both the authors have seen students and technically oriented people, searching for this type of book on wind energy. Third reason and motivation was considering engineers who are starting their career in wind industry. This book is targeted to present a good starting background to such professionals.

Wind Energy Today.- Wind: Origin and Local Effects.- Physics of Wind Energy.- Components of a Wind Energy Converter.- Design Considerations.- Operation and Control of Wind Energy Converters.- Economics and Policy Issues.- Outlook.From the reviews:Wagner (Ruhr-Univ. Bochum, Germany) and Mathur & present a concise, helpful work (80 pages) on the subject, with the main focus on the technical alÓ