Wind energy /

Rivkin, David A.

Wind energy / David A. Rivkin, Laurel Silk. - Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2013. - xiv, 161 p. ; 23 cm. - The Art and Science of Wind Power .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-149) and index.

History -- Basic concepts -- Wind energy converters -- Rotor aerodynamics -- Wind resource -- Power output and energy yield -- Commercial applications -- Offshore wind energy -- Wind turbine costs and economic analysis -- Impact on the environment -- Glossary.

9781449624477

2012014852


Wind power.

TJ820 / .R594 2013

621.31/2136