Innovation in wind turbine design
This text covers the basics of design and the reasons behind design choices, as well as the methodology for evaluating innovative systems and components, always referencing a state of the art system for comparison.
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
Hoboken, N.J. :
Wiley,
2018.
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| Edition | Second edition. |
| Subjects | |
| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9781119137948 1119137942 9781119137924 1119137926 9781523123636 152312363X 9781119137955 1119137950 9781119137900 111913790X |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource |
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Table of Contents:
- Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgement; Introduction; 0.1 Why Innovation?; 0.2 The Challenge of Wind; 0.3 The Specification of a Modern Wind Turbine; 0.4 The Variability of the Wind; 0.5 Early Electricity-Generating Wind Turbines; 0.6 Commercial Wind Technology; 0.7 Basis of Wind Technology Evaluation; 0.8 Competitive Status of Wind Technology; References; Part I: Design Background; Chapter 1: Rotor Aerodynamic Theory; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Aerodynamic Lift; 1.3 Power in the Wind; 1.4 The Actuator Disc Concept.
- 1.5 Open Flow Actuator Disc1.6 Why a Rotor?; 1.7 Actuator Disc in Augmented Flow and Ducted Rotor Systems; 1.8 Blade Element Momentum Theory; 1.9 Optimum Rotor Design; 1.10 Limitations of Actuator Disc and BEM Theory; References; Chapter 2: Rotor Aerodynamic Design; 2.1 Optimum Rotors and Solidity; 2.2 Rotor Solidity and Ideal Variable Speed Operation; 2.3 Solidity and Loads; 2.4 Aerofoil Design Development; 2.5 Sensitivity of Aerodynamic Performance to Planform Shape; 2.6 Aerofoil Design Specification; 2.7 Aerofoil Design for Large Rotors; References; Chapter 3: Rotor Structural Interactions.
- 3.1 Blade Design in General3.2 Basics of Blade Structure; 3.3 Simplified Cap Spar Analyses; 3.4 The Effective t/c Ratio of Aerofoil Sections; 3.5 Blade Design Studies: Example of a Parametric Analysis; 3.6 Industrial Blade Technology; References; Chapter 4: Upscaling of Wind Turbine Systems; 4.1 Introduction: Size and Size Limits; 4.2 The â#x80;#x98;Square-Cubeâ#x80;#x99; Law; 4.3 Scaling Fundamentals; 4.4 Similarity Rules for Wind Turbine Systems; 4.5 Analysis of Commercial Data; 4.6 Upscaling of VAWTs; 4.7 Rated Tip Speed; 4.8 Upscaling of Loads; 4.9 Violating Similarity; 4.10 Cost Models.
- 4.11 Scaling ConclusionsReferences; Chapter 5: Wind Energy Conversion Concepts; References; Chapter 6: Drive-Train Design; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Definitions; 6.3 Objectives of Drive-Train Innovation; 6.4 Drive-Train Technology Maps; 6.5 Direct Drive; 6.6 Hybrid Systems; 6.7 Geared Systems â#x80;#x93; the Planetary Gearbox; 6.8 Drive Trains with Differential Drive; 6.9 Hydraulic Transmission; 6.10 Efficiency of Drive-Train Components; 6.11 Drive-Train Dynamics; 6.12 The Optimum Drive Train; 6.13 Innovative Concepts for Power Take-Off; References; Chapter 7: Offshore Wind Technology.
- 7.1 Design for Offshore7.2 High-Speed Rotor; 7.3 â#x80;#x98;Simplerâ#x80;#x99; Offshore Turbines; 7.4 Rating of Offshore Wind Turbines; 7.5 Foundation and Support Structure Design; 7.6 Electrical Systems of Offshore Wind Farms; 7.7 Operations and Maintenance (O & M); 7.8 Offshore Floating Wind Turbines; References; Chapter 8: Future Wind Technology; 8.1 Evolution; 8.2 Present Trends â#x80;#x93; Consensus in Blade Number and Operational Concept; 8.3 Present Trends â#x80;#x93; Divergence in Drive-Train Concepts; 8.4 Future Wind Technology â#x80;#x93; Airborne; 8.5 Future Wind Technology â#x80;#x93; Energy Storage.