Wind Energy Engineering, Second Edition

This thoroughly updated reference offers complete details on effectively harnessing wind energy as a viable and economical power source. Globally recognized wind expert Pramod Jain clearly explains physics, meteorology, aerodynamics, wind measurement, wind turbines, and electricity. New energy policies and grid integration procedures are covered, including pre-deployment studies and grid modifications. Filled with diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and statistics, Wind Energy Engineering, Second Edition, is a definitive guide to current developments and emerging technologies in wind energy.

Wind Energy Engineering, Second Edition covers:

• The worldwide business of wind energy
• Wind energy basics
• Meteorological properties of wind and air
• Wind turbine aerodynamics
• Turbine blade element models and power curves
• Wind measurement and reporting
• Wind resource assessment
• Advanced resource assessment topics, including

• Country	USA
  Brand	McGraw-Hill Education
  Manufacturer	McGraw Hill
  Binding	Hardcover
  ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
  UnitCount	1
  EANs	9780071843843
  ReleaseDate	2016-04-05