Introduction to wind turbine engineering
Book
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OSTI ID:6333317
Analytical techniques and engineering procedures concerning wind turbines are presented. Data in graphical form and methods for estimating the cost of energy derived from wind energy systems are provided. Topics considered include the applications of wind power, ideal windmill performance, geographical wind distributions, vertical wind speed gradient, propeller turbines, vertical axis lifting surface turbines, drag-type turbines, and preliminary design procedures. 48 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 6333317
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DESIGN
FLUID MECHANICS
MACHINERY
MECHANICS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PUMPS
TESTING
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
USES
WIND TURBINES
WIND-POWERED PUMPS
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170602 -- Wind Energy Engineering-- Turbine Design & Operation
AERODYNAMICS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DESIGN
FLUID MECHANICS
MACHINERY
MECHANICS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PUMPS
TESTING
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
USES
WIND TURBINES
WIND-POWERED PUMPS