Wind Turbine Systems (Paperback, New)

Part Of The Art And Science Of Wind Power Series The Wind Energy Industry Is At The Forefront Of A Global Shift Toward Alternative Energy, And Job Opportunities Are Booming In This Rapidly-Growing Field. Wind Turbine Systems Is An Important Overview Of The Mechanical Systems That Make Up Wind-Turbine Subsystems. Both Beginning Students And Experts Will Find This In-Depth Text A Key Resource. Wind Turbine Systems Includes Comprehensive Information On The Rotor System, Drive Train, Nacelle, Electrical System, Control System, And Operating Sequence Control. The Text Also Covers Central Issues Related To Wind-Turbine Location. Wind Turbine Systems Combines Detailed Technical Information With A Survey Of Advances In The Field To Give Students The Tools Needed For Problem-Solving And Critical Thinking. About The Series According To Estimates From The American Wind Energy Association, Approximately 85,000 Americans Are Employed In The Rapidly Expanding Wind Energy Industry. The Art And Science Of Wind Power Series Was Developed To Address A Critical Gap In Educational Resources Directed Toward The Development Of Skilled Workers In This Industry. Each Title Uses A Systems-Based Perspective To Provide Students With The Resources To Develop Creative Solutions To Challenges As Well As Systems-Based Critical Thinking Skills. No Other Series As Comprehensively Addresses Key Issues For Novice And Expert Learners Alike.