Wind turbine systems

Rivkin, David A.

Wind turbine systems [Book] / David A. Rivkin, Allison Liddell, Laurel Silk. - Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2013. - xii, 145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - The art and science of wind power .

The wind energy industry is at the forefront of a global shift toward alternative energy, and job opportunities are booming in this rapidly-growing field. Wind Turbine Systems is an important overview of the mechanical systems that make up wind-turbine subsystems. Both beginning students and experts will find this in-depth text a key resource. Wind Turbine Systems includes comprehensive information on the rotor system, drive train, nacelle, electrical system, control system, and operating sequence control. The text also covers central issues related to wind-turbine location. Wind Turbine Systems combines detailed technical information with a survey of advances in the field to give students the tools needed for problem-solving and critical thinking.

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