This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.
This important book presents a selection of new research on wind turbine technology, including aerodynamics, generators and gear systems, towers and foundations, control systems, and environmental issues.
This informative book:
* Introduces the principles of wind turbine design
* Presents methods for analysis of wind turbine performance
* Discusses approaches for wind turbine improvement and optimization
* Covers fault detection in wind turbines
* Describes mediating the adverse effects of wind turbine use and installation
