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OverviewWind-driven power systems represent a renewable energy technology. Arrays of interconnected wind turbines can convert power carried by the wind into electricity. This book defines a research and development agenda for the U.S. Department of Energy's wind energy program in hopes of improving the performance of this emerging technology. Table of Contents FRONT MATTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 2 STRUCTURAL LOADING CHARACTERISTICS 3 MATERIALS PROPERTIES AND LIFE PREDICTION 4 WIND TURBINE ROTOR DESIGN ISSUES 5 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR ROTOR BLADES 6 ACTIVE CONTROL IN WIND TURBINES 7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDIX A: STATEMENT OF TASK APPENDIX B: COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems , Committee on Assessment of Research Needs for Wind Turbine Rotor Materials TechnologyPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780309044790ISBN 10: 0309044790 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 01 February 1991 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 FRONT MATTER; 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; 3 1 INTRODUCTION; 4 2 STRUCTURAL LOADING CHARACTERISTICS; 5 3 MATERIALS PROPERTIES AND LIFE PREDICTION; 6 4 WIND TURBINE ROTOR DESIGN ISSUES; 7 5 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR ROTOR BLADES; 8 6 ACTIVE CONTROL IN WIND TURBINES; 9 7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; 10 APPENDIX A: STATEMENT OF TASK; 11 APPENDIX B: COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIESReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Assessment of Research Needs for Wind Turbine Rotor Materials Technology, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |