Rivkin, David A.

Wind turbine systems / 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 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Wind turbine systems overview -- Loads and structural stresses -- The rotor system -- The mechanical drive train and nacelle -- Electrical power overview -- Electrical systems -- Control systems and operating sequence control -- The effects of vibration -- The tower -- Wind turbine siting.

9781449625801 RM214.75


Wind turbines.

TJ828 / .R56 2013