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Introduction to wind turbine engineering

Book ·
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