Wind Power Explained Simply

by Mark Fennell

This book explains all the important technology and practical tips related to wind power. The first chapter explains all the basic concepts of wind power, including a discussion of the factors which affect the amount of power produced.The second chapter discusses several practical details when installing wind turbines. Topics placement, height, orientation, storms, durability, and bird strikes. This chapter also discusses what to do when there is no wind.The third chapter discusses blade design. Topics blade shape, number of blades, angle of attack, tip speed ratio, and basic aerodynamics. This chapter also discusses methods for calculating wind power from measured data.The fourth chapter discusses offshore wind turbines. Topics storm resistance, placement of undersea cables, shipping lanes, and visual obstruction of turbines.The final chapter explains additional wind power terms and concepts. Some of the concepts camber, lift force, stall, cut-out speed, and Reynolds Number.Table of ContentsA. Wind Power Basics1. Introduction2. Brief Description of Wind Power3. Quantity of Wind Power4. Wind Power Units5. Density of the air6. Area swept by the rotor of the wind turbine7. Velocity of the windB. Practical Considerations of Wind Power Operation1. Introduction2. Placement3. Obstructions and Height4. Orientation5. Blades6. Cold Weather and Storms8. What to do for times of no wind9. Bird Strikes10. Durability11. Radio interferenceC. Blade Design1. Introduction2. Velocity, Area, and General Blade Shape3. Angle of Attack4. Basic Operation the Wind Turbine5. Aerodynamics6. Tapered Blade Thickness 7. Tip Speed Ratio8. Number of Blades9. Horizontal Axis vs. Vertical Axis10. Calculating Wind VelocityD. Offshore Wind Turbines1. Technological Considerations for Offshore Turbines2. Limited Maintenance3. Resisting the force of tides and storms4. Placement of undersea cables 5. Location 6. Distance from shore 7. Shipping Lanes and Offshore Turbines8. Visual Obstruction of TurbinesE. Additional Wind Power Terms1. Airfoil design terms2. Aerodynamics, speed, and efficiencies

39 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2011