Wind energy systems: optimising design and construction for safe and reliable operation

Large-scale wind power generation is one of the fastest developing sources ofrenewable energy and already makes substantial contributions to power grids in many countries worldwide. With technology maturing, the challenge is now to increase penetration, and optimise the design, construction and performance ofwind energy systems. Fundamental issues of safety and reliability are paramount in this drive to increase capacity and efficiency. Wind energy systems: Optimising design and construction for safe and reliable operation provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in the design, construction and operation of large-scale wind energy systems, including in offshore and other problematic environments. With its distinguished editors and international teams of contributors, Wind energy systems is a standard reference for wind powerengineers, technicians and manufacturers, as well as researchers and academics involved in this expanding field. ÍNDICE: Part 1 Fundamental wind energy resources, design, safety and reliability: Meteorology and wind resource assessment for wind farm development; Site investigation, characterisation and assessment for wind turbine design and construction; Aeroelasticity and structural dynamics of wind turbines; Wind turbine wakes and wind farm aerodynamics; Fatigue loading of wind turbines. Part2 Wind energy system materials, design and component development: Aerodynamicdesign of wind turbine rotors; Wind turbine drive train systems; Wind turbinecontrol systems and techniques; Wind turbine tower design, erection and maintenance. Part 3 Wind energy system operation and maintenance, performance assessment, and optimisation: Wind energy system reliability and maintainability, and operation and maintenance strategies; Wind turbine condition monitoring systems and techniques; Wind turbine performance assessment and knowledge management for aerodynamic behaviour modelling and design: IEA experience; Optimisingwind turbine design for operation in low wind speed environments; Optimising wind turbine design for operation in cold climates. Part 4 Offshore wind energy system design, construction, operation and maintenance: Offshore environmental loads and wind turbine design: impact of wind, wave, currents and ice; Design, construction and installation of support structures for offshore wind energy systems; Integrated offshore wind farm planning and design; Operation and maintenance of offshore wind energy systems.

• ISBN: 978-1-84569-580-4
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 628
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés