This authoritative textbook is intended to provide both a thoroughand highly accessible introduction to the cross-disciplinary fieldof wind engineering. The economic viability and political appeal ofwind power is on the increase, making this text a timely additionto the literature.
* Developed to complement the increasing number of renewable/windenergy courses now available
* End-of-chapter tutorial sections (solutions manual available)
* Combines both academic and industrial experience giving the texta dual market appeal
* Comprehensive coverage spans every aspect of wind energyengineering
James F. Manwell
Energie Energietechnik Energy Power Technology & Power Engineering Wind Energy Windenergie
"...well written and comprehensive ...deserves aplace in the library of every university and college whererenewable energy is taught." (The International Journal ofElectrical Engineering Education, Vol.41, No.2 April 2004)
"...provides a wealth of information and is an excellentreference book for people interested in the subject of windenergy." (IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, Nov/Dec2003)
"...Extremely good value for money...it is difficult to think ofany topic that has been omitted..."? (IEE Review, September2002)
"...can be thoroughly recommended as a comprehensiveintroduction..."?(Times Higher Education Supplement, 29November 2002)
"...a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of thecurrent status of wind power...highly recommended for all seriousstudents of this technology." (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 4,December 2002)
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