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by Trevor M. Letcher
Wind Energy Engineering
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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of Contributors
Preface
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1. Why Wind Energy?
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Climate Change
1.3 Background
1.4 Advantages of Wind Energy
1.5 Challenges Facing the Wind Turbine Industry
1.6 The Potential of Wind Energy Worldwide
References
Part II: Wind Resource and Wind Energy Worldwide
Chapter 2. Wind Power Fundamentals
Abstract
2.1 Wind Physics Basics: What Is Wind and How Wind Is Generated
2.2 Wind Types: Brief Overview of Wind Power Meteorology
2.3 Fundamental Equation of Wind Power: Kinetic Energy Flux and Wind Power Density
2.4 Wind Power Capture: Efficiency in Extracting Wind Power
2.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Estimation of Wind Energy Potential and Prediction of Wind Power
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Principles for Successful Development for a Wind Assessment Program
3.3 Main Aspects of a Wind Assessment Program
3.4 Estimating Wind Power Based on Wind Speed Measurements
3.5 Wind Resource Estimation Project: Scope and Methods
3.6 Further Considerations for Wind Speed Assessment
3.7 Wind Speed and Power Forecasting
3.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 4. Global Potential for Wind-Generated Electricity
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Methodology
4.3 Results
4.4 Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. The Future of Wind Energy Development in China
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Wind Energy Development in China
5.3 Wind Energy Development in China: Barriers and Drivers
5.4 The Future of Wind Energy Development in China
5.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6. Wind Power in the German System—Research and Development for the Transition Toward a Sustainable Energy Future
Abstract
6.1 Integration of Renewables in Germany and Europe
6.2 Onshore and Offshore Wind Development
6.3 Network Operation and Grid Development
6.4 Further Research and Development for Wind Power Integration
6.5 Summary
References
Part III: Wind Turbine Technology
Chapter 7. History of Harnessing Wind Power
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Wind Machines in Antiquity
7.3 Islamic Civilization Windmills
7.4 Medieval European Windmills
7.5 Aegean and Mediterranean Windmills
7.6 Dutch and European Windmills
7.7 The American Windmill
7.8 Historical Developments
7.9 Windmills Applications
7.10 Discussion
References
Chapter 8. Wind Turbine Technologies
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Overview of Wind Turbine Components
8.3 Contemporary Wind Turbine Technologies
8.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. Aerodynamics and Design of Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 A Short Description on How a Wind Turbine Works
9.3 1D Momentum Equations
9.4 Blade Element Momentum Method
9.5 Use of Steady Blade Element Momentum Method
9.6 Aerodynamic Blade Design
9.7 Unsteady Loads and Fatigue
9.8 Brief Description of Design Process
References
Chapter 10. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines: Farm and Turbine Design
Abstract
10.1 Vertical Axis Wind Turbines History
10.2 Vertical Axis Wind Farms
10.3 Design Guidelines
10.4 Summary
References
Chapter 11. Multielement Airfoils for Wind Turbines
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Transportation Benefits
11.3 Structural Benefits
11.4 Multielement Wind Turbine Blades
11.5 Other Multielement Wind Turbine Research
11.6 Discussion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 12. Civil Engineering Aspects of a Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Structures
Abstract
12.1 Energy Challenge
12.2 Wind Farm and Fukushima Nuclear disaster
12.3 Wind Farm Site Selection
12.4 General Arrangement of a Wind Farm
12.5 Choice of Foundations for a Site
12.6 Foundation Types
12.7 Site Layout, Spacing of Turbines, and Geology of the Site
References
Chapter 13. Civil Engineering Challenges Associated With Design of Offshore Wind Turbines With Special Reference to China
Abstract
13.1 Offshore Wind Potential in China
13.2 Dynamic Sensitivity of OWT Structures
13.3 Dynamic Issues in Support Structure Design
13.4 Types and Nature of the Loads Acting on the Foundations
13.5 Ground Conditions in Chinese Waters
13.6 A Note on SLS Design Criteria
13.7 Challenges in Analysis of Dynamic Soil–Structure Interaction
13.8 Foundation Design
13.9 Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 14. Numerical Methods for SSI Analysis of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Types of Numerical Analysis
14.3 Example Application of Numerical Analysis to Study SSI of Monopile
References
Chapter 15. Reliability of Wind Turbines
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Fundamentals
15.3 Current Status
15.4 Reliability Engineering
15.5 Case Studies
15.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 16. Practical Method to Estimate Foundation Stiffness for Design of Offshore Wind Turbines
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Methods to Estimate Foundation Stiffness
16.3 Obtaining Foundation Stiffness From Standard and Advanced Method
16.4 Discussion and Application of Foundation Stiffness
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 17. Physical Modeling of Offshore Wind Turbine Model for Prediction of Prototype Response
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Physical Modeling of OWTs
17.3 Scaling Laws for OWTs Supported on Monopiles
17.4 Scaling Laws for OWTs Supported on Multipod Foundations
17.5 Conclusions
References
Part IV: Generation of Electricity
Chapter 18. Energy and Carbon Intensities of Stored Wind Energy
Abstract
18.1 The Need for Storage
18.2 Key Characteristics for Storage
18.3 Net Energy Analysis of Storing and Curtailing Wind Resources
18.4 The Carbon Footprint of Storing Wind Energy
18.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 19. Small-Scale Wind Turbines
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 The Fundamental Concern for Micro-Wind: The Wind Resource
19.3 Building Mounted Turbines
19.4 The Future for Micro-Wind
19.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 20. Integration Into National Grids
Abstract
20.1 Wind Integration: What it Means and Why We Need it
20.2 Current/Standard Measures for Wind Integration
20.3 The Future of Wind Integration
20.4 Conclusions
References
Part V: Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy
Chapter 21. Life Cycle Assessment: Meta-analysis of Cumulative Energy Demand for Wind Energy Technologies
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Wind Energy Technologies
21.3 Life-Cycle Assessment
21.4 Meta-analysis
21.5 Results and Discussion
21.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Chapter 22. Environmental and Structural Safety Issues Related to Wind Energy
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Wind-Energy-Induced Environmental Issues and Countermeasures
22.3 Structural Safety Studies for Wind Turbine Towers
22.4 Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 23. Wind Turbines and Landscape
Abstract
23.1 A Passion for Landscape
23.2 What Is Landscape?
23.3 Changing Landscape
23.4 Technological Advancement
23.5 The Perception of Wind Farms
23.6 Landscapes With Power Generation Objects
23.7 What Are the Effects of wind Farms on our Landscape?
23.8 Mitigation
23.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 24. Global Rare Earth Supply, Life Cycle Assessment, and Wind Energy
Abstract
24.1 Background of Rare Earth Elements
24.2 Global REE Supply
24.3 REE Permanent Magnets
24.4 Life Cycle Assessment of the Use of REE Magnets in Wind Turbines
24.5 Global Wind Energy Projections
24.6 Implications for Future REE Supply
24.7 Conclusion
References
Part VI: Financial Modeling/Wind Economics
Chapter 25. Economics of Wind Power Generation
Abstract
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Economic Considerations
25.3 Wind Energy Cost Analysis
25.4 Levelized Cost of Electricity
25.5 Net Present Value
25.6 Straight Line Depreciation
25.7 Price and Cost Concepts
25.8 Wind Turbines Prices
25.9 Intermittence Factor
25.10 Land Rents, Royalties, and Project Profitability
25.11 Project Lifetime
25.12 Benchmark Wind Turbine Present Value Cost Analysis
25.13 Incentives and Subsidies
25.14 Wind Turbine Present Value Cost Analysis Accounting for the PTC
25.15 Accounting for the PTC as Well as Depreciation and Taxes
25.16 Transmission and Grid Issues
25.17 Discussion
References
Part VII: Investment, Growth Trends, and the Future of Wind Energy
Chapter 26. Growth Trends and the Future of Wind Energy
Abstract
26.1 Introduction: Global Status of Wind Power (on- and Offshore) in 2015
26.2 Offshore Wind Energy
26.3 The Future: Market Forecast (On- and Offshore) to 2020
References
Index
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