Wind Energy Engineering, Updated 2nd Edition Pramod Jain

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jain, Pramod, author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineeringLibrary

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wind turbines--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Wind turbines.

Wind power--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Wind power.

Physical Description:

1 online resource illustrations

Edition:

Second edition

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. McGraw Hill LLC [2025]

Language Note:

In English

System Details:

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web

Summary:

This thoroughly updated reference offers complete details on effectively harnessing wind energy as a viable and economical power source. Globally recognized wind expert Pramod Jain clearly explains physics, meteorology, aerodynamics, wind measurement, wind turbines, and electricity. New energy policies and grid integration procedures are covered, including pre-deployment studies and grid modifications. Filled with diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and statistics, Wind Energy Engineering, Second Edition, is a definitive guide to current developments and emerging technologies in wind energy

Contents:

Table Of Contents

A About the Author

B Dedication

C Preface

D Preface to the Updated Second Edition

E Acknowledgments

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1 Overview of Wind Energy Business

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Worldwide Business of Wind Energy

1.3 Cost of Wind Energy

1.4 Benefits of Wind Energy

1.5 Wind Energy Is Not a Panacea

1.6 References

2 Basics of Wind Energy and Power

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Kinetic Energy of Wind

2.3 Sensitivity of Power to Rotor Radius and Wind Speed

2.4 Basic Concepts/Equations

2.5 Conservation of Mass

2.6 Conservation of Energy

2.7 Conservation of Momentum

2.8 Derivation of Betz Limit

2.9 Meaning of Betz Limit

2.10 Wind versus Water

2.11 References

3 Properties of Wind

3.1 Introduction

3.2 How Is Wind Generated?

3.3 Statistical Distribution of Wind Speed

3.4 Power Density

3.5 Wind Shear

3.6 Density of Air as a Function of Elevation

3.7 References

4 Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Airfoils

4.3 Relative Velocity of Wind

4.4 Rotor Disk Theory

4.5 Lift Force

4.6 Drag-Based Turbines

4.7 References

5 Advanced Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Blade Element Model

5.3 Constant-Speed Turbines, Stall- versus Pitch-Regulated

5.4 Variable-Speed Turbines

5.5 Power Curves

5.6 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)

5.7 References

6 Wind Measurement

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Definition of Wind Speed

6.3 Configurations to Measure Wind

6.4 Designing a Wind Measurement Campaign

6.5 Installation of Met-Towers

6.6 Example of Met-Tower Installation

6.7 Data Management

6.8 Data Processing

6.9 Computed Quantities

6.10 Remote Sensing Device (RSD) to Measure Wind Speed

6.11 References

7 Wind Resource Assessment

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Overview of Wind Resource Assessment

7.3 Sources of Wind Data

7.4 Resource Estimation Models

7.5 Mesoscale Models

7.6 CFD Models

7.7 WAsP, A Microscale Model

7.8 Phases of Resource Assessment

7.9 Phase 1: Prospecting and Preliminary Wind Resource Assessment Using Wind Energy Zones (WEZ)

7.10 Phase 2: Onsite Wind Measurement

7.11 Phase 3: Spatial Extrapolation of Wind Resources from Measured Locations to Planned Wind Turbine Locations

7.12 Phase 4: Hindcasting/MCP of Measured Data

7.13 Annual Energy Computations

7.14 References

8 Advanced Wind Resource Assessment

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Extreme Wind Speed (EWS)

8.3 WAsP Model in Rugged Terrain

8.4 Wake of Turbines

8.5 Optimal Layout of Turbines in Wind Farm

8.6 Wind Turbine Class Selection

8.7 Estimation of Losses

8.8 Uncertainty Analysis

8.9 Estimating Uncertainty of Annual Energy Production: Framework for Combining Uncertainty

8.10 Nonbankable versus Bankable Resource Estimates

8.11 References

9 Wind Turbine Generator Components

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Rotor System

9.3 Alternative Configurations of Turbines

9.4 References

10 Basics of Electricity and Generators

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Basic Principles of Electromagnetism

10.3 Basic Principles of Alternating Current

10.4 Basic Principles of Electrical Machines

10.5 Synchronous Generator

10.6 Analysis of Synchronous Generator

10.7 Asynchronous Generators

10.8 Generator Types

10.9 References

11 Deploying Wind Turbines in Grid

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Single-Line Diagram

11.3 Transmission and Distribution

11.4 Standards for Interconnection

11.5 Power Quality: Flicker and Harmonics

11.6 Weak Grid and Short-Circuit Power

11.7 Wind Farm Topologies

11.8 Protection Systems

11.9 Grounding for Overvoltage and Lightning Protection

11.10 Transformers for Wind Applications

11.11 Wind Plant Interconnection and Transmission Study

11.12 Transmission Bottlenecks

11.13 SCADA Systems

11.14 Impact of Wind Energy on Grid

11.15 Wind Energy Penetration

11.16 Impact of Wind Energy on the Grid

11.17 Impact of Wind Energy on Wholesale Price of Electricity

11.18 Modeling and Analysis of Impact of Wind Energy on the Grid

11.19 Power Flow, Short-Circuit, and Power System Stability Studies

11.20 References

12 Environmental and Social Impact of Wind Projects

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Framework for Analyzing Environmental Impact

12.3 Quick Comparison of Wind versus Fossil Fuel-Based Electricity Production

12.4 Impact of Wind Farms on Wildlife

12.5 Noise from Wind Turbines

12.6 Shadow Flicker

12.7 Aesthetic Impact

12.8 Hazard to Aviation

12.9 Electromagnetic Interference

12.10 Social Impacts and Mitigation Strategies in Wind Power Development

12.11 References

13 Financial Modeling of Wind Projects

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Financial Model

13.3 Depreciation and Taxes

13.4 Financial Statements

13.5 Financing and Structure of Wind Projects

13.6 Financial Evaluation of Alternatives

13.7 References

14 Planning and Execution of Wind Projects

14.1 Introduction

14.2 High-Level Project Plan and Timeline

14.3 Construction, Installation, and Commissioning

14.4 Operations

14.5 References

15 Wind Energy Policy

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Framework for Wind Energy Policy

15.3 Incentives

15.4 Wind Resource Exploitation

15.5 Grid Integration Policy

15.6 Licensing Guidelines

15.7 References

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

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