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Offshore Wind Farms

Author : Chong Ng
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081007809
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Offshore Wind Farms written by Chong Ng and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offshore Wind Farms: Technologies, Design and Operation provides the latest information on offshore wind energy, one of Europe's most promising and quickly maturing industries, and a potentially huge untapped renewable energy source which could contribute significantly towards EU 20-20-20 renewable energy generation targets. It has been estimated that by 2030 Europe could have 150GW of offshore wind energy capacity, meeting 14% of our power demand. Offshore Wind Farms: Technologies, Design and Operation provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging technologies, design, and operation of offshore wind farms. Part One introduces offshore wind energy as well as offshore wind turbine siting with expert analysis of economics, wind resources, and remote sensing technologies. The second section provides an overview of offshore wind turbine materials and design, while part three outlines the integration of wind farms into power grids with insights to cabling and energy storage. The final section of the book details the installation and operation of offshore wind farms with chapters on condition monitoring and health and safety, amongst others. - Provides an in-depth, multi-contributor, comprehensive overview of offshore technologies, including design, monitoring, and operation - Edited by respected and leading experts in the field, with experience in both academia and industry - Covers a highly relevant and important topic given the great potential of offshore wind power in contributing significantly to EU 20-20-20 renewable energy targets

Offshore Wind Energy Technology

Author : Olimpo Anaya-Lara
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119097789
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Offshore Wind Energy Technology written by Olimpo Anaya-Lara and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN OFFSHORE WIND TECHNOLOGY Offshore Wind Energy Technology offers a reference based on the research material developed by the acclaimed Norwegian Research Centre for Offshore Wind Technology (NOWITECH) and material developed by the expert authors over the last 20 years. This comprehensive text covers critical topics such as wind energy conversion systems technology, control systems, grid connection and system integration, and novel structures including bottom-fixed and floating. The text also reviews the most current operation and maintenance strategies as well as technologies and design tools for novel offshore wind energy concepts. The text contains a wealth of mathematical derivations, tables, graphs, worked examples, and illustrative case studies. Authoritative and accessible, Offshore Wind Energy Technology: Contains coverage of electricity markets for offshore wind energy and then discusses the challenges posed by the cost and limited opportunities Discusses novel offshore wind turbine structures and floaters Features an analysis of the stochastic dynamics of offshore/marine structures Describes the logistics of planning, designing, building, and connecting an offshore wind farm Written for students and professionals in the field, Offshore Wind Energy Technology is a definitive resource that reviews all facets of offshore wind energy technology and grid connection.

MARE-WINT

Author : Wiesław Ostachowicz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319390953
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book MARE-WINT written by Wiesław Ostachowicz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a holistic, interdisciplinary overview of offshore wind energy, and is a must-read for advanced researchers. Topics, from the design and analysis of future turbines, to the decommissioning of wind farms, are covered. The scope of the work ranges from analytical, numerical and experimental advancements in structural and fluid mechanics, to novel developments in risk, safety & reliability engineering for offshore wind.The core objective of the current work is to make offshore wind energy more competitive, by improving the reliability, and operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies of wind turbines. The research was carried out under the auspices of the EU-funded project, MARE-WINT. The project provided a unique opportunity for a group of researchers to work closely together, undergo multidisciplinary doctoral training, and conduct research in the area of offshore wind energy generation. Contributions from expert, external authors are also included, and the complete work seeks to bridge the gap between research and a rapidly-evolving industry.

Floating Offshore Wind Energy

Author : Joao Cruz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319293982
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Floating Offshore Wind Energy written by Joao Cruz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-20 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a state-of-the-art review of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT). It offers developers a global perspective on floating offshore wind energy conversion technology, documenting the key challenges and practical solutions that this new industry has found to date. Drawing on a wide network of experts, it reviews the conception, early design stages, load & structural analysis and the construction of FOWT. It also presents and discusses data from pioneering projects. Written by experienced professionals from a mix of academia and industry, the content is both practical and visionary. As one of the first titles dedicated to FOWT, it is a must-have for anyone interested in offshore renewable energy conversion technologies.

Innovation in Wind Turbine Design

Author : Peter Jamieson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119137942
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Innovation in Wind Turbine Design written by Peter Jamieson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-03-12 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aktualisiert und erweiterte Neuauflage dieses umfassenden Leitfadens zu Innovationen in der Entwicklung von Windkraftanlagen Die 2. Auflage von Innovation in Wind Turbine Design beschäftigt sich im Detail mit den Designgrundlagen, erläutert die Entscheidungsgründe für ein bestimmtes Design und beschreibt Methoden zur Bewertung innovativer Systeme und Komponenten. Die 2. Auflage wurde wesentlich erweitert und insgesamt aktualisiert. Neue Inhalte befassen sich mit den theoretischen Grundlagen von Antriebsscheiben in Bezug auf induktionsarme Rotoren. Wesentlich erweitert wurden die Abschnitte zu Offshore-Fragen und Flugwindkraftsystemen. Aktualisierte Inhalte beziehen sich auf Antriebsstränge und die grundlegende Theorie von Planetengetrieben und Differenzialgetrieben. Die Grundlagen der Windenergie und Irrtümer hinsichtlich des Designs von Rotoren mit Luftkanälen, Labor- und Feldtests der Rotorsysteme Katru und Wind Lens werden deutlicher herausgearbeitet. LiDAR wird kurz vorgestellt, ebenso die neuesten Entwicklungen beim Multi-Rotor-Konzept, darunter das Vier-Rotor-System von Vestas. Ein neues Kapitel beschäftigt sich mit dem innovativen DeepWind VAWT. Das Buch ist in vier Hauptabschnitte gegliedert: Hintergrundinformationen zu Designs, Technologiebewertung, Designthemen und innovative Technologiebeispiele. Wichtige Merkmale: - Stark erweiterte und um neue Inhalte ergänzt. - Deckt die Designgrundlagen umfassend ab, erläutert die Entscheidungsgründe für ein bestimmtes Design und beschreibt Methoden zur Bewertung innovativer Systeme und Komponenten. - Enthält innovative Beispiele aus der Praxis. - Jetzt mit Informationen zu den neuesten Entwicklungen in dem Fachgebiet. Dieses Buch ist ein Muss für Windkraftingenieure, Energieingenieure und Turbinenentwickler, Berater, Forscher und Studenten höherer Semester.

Design of Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines

Author : Subhamoy Bhattacharya
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119128129
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Design of Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines written by Subhamoy Bhattacharya and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive reference covering the design of foundations for offshore wind turbines As the demand for “green” energy increases the offshore wind power industry is expanding at a rapid pace around the world. Design of Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines is a comprehensive reference which covers the design of foundations for offshore wind turbines, and includes examples and case studies. It provides an overview of a wind farm and a wind turbine structure, and examines the different types of loads on the offshore wind turbine structure. Foundation design considerations and the necessary calculations are also covered. The geotechnical site investigation and soil behavior/soil structure interaction are discussed, and the final chapter takes a case study of a wind turbine and demonstrates how to carry out step by step calculations. Key features: New, important subject to the industry. Includes calculations and case studies. Accompanied by a website hosting software and data files. Design of Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines is a must have reference for engineers within the renewable energy industry and is also a useful guide for graduate students in this area.

Proceedings of the 1st Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering

Author : M.F. Randolph
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811323062
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the 1st Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering written by M.F. Randolph and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings gather a selection of refereed papers presented at the 1st Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering (VSOE 2018), held on 1–3 November 2018 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The contributions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and entrepreneurs address technological and policy changes intended to promote renewable energies, and to generate business opportunities in oil and gas and offshore renewable energy. With a special focus on energy and geotechnics, the book brings together the latest lessons learned in offshore engineering, technological innovations, cost-effective and safer foundations and structural solutions, environmental protection, hazards, vulnerability, and risk management. The book offers a valuable resource for all graduate students, researchers and industrial practitioners working in the fields of offshore engineering and renewable energies.

Wind Energy Explained

Author : James F. Manwell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470686287
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book Wind Energy Explained written by James F. Manwell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind energy’s bestselling textbook- fully revised. This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on: the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics; wind turbine testing and modelling; wind turbine design standards; offshore wind energy; special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production. Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students. This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers. “provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy.” (IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, November/December 2003) “deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught.” (The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, Vol.41, No.2 April 2004) “a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power.” (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)

Future of wind

Author : International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA
Publisher : International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
ISBN 13 : 9292601970
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Future of wind written by International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA and published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study presents options to speed up the deployment of wind power, both onshore and offshore, until 2050. It builds on IRENA’s global roadmap to scale up renewables and meet climate goals.

Wind Turbine Technology and Design

Author : David A. Rivkin
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 144962457X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)

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Book Synopsis Wind Turbine Technology and Design by : David A. Rivkin

Download or read book Wind Turbine Technology and Design written by David A. Rivkin and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of The Art and Science of Wind Power seriesThe rapidly expanding wind energy industry is creating thousands of new opportunities for skilled workers. Wind Turbine Technology and Design, part of The Art and Science of Wind Power series, is an essential resource for students looking to build critical skills in the field. Wind Turbine Technology and Design provides a big-picture overview of the relationship between engineering design and wind-turbine economics. Readers will gain a systemic understanding of large wind-turbine technologies and design strategies for rotors, drive trains, electrical systems, and towers. The text moves from a broad survey of issues in the field to an in-depth analysis of processes and considerations in commercial wind system design and installation.About the SeriesAccording to estimates from the American Wind Energy Association, approximately 85,000 Americans are employed in the rapidly expanding wind energy industry. The Art and Science of Wind Power series was developed to address a critical gap in educational resources directed toward the development of skilled workers in this industry. Each title uses a systems-based perspective to provide students with the resources to develop creative solutions to challenges as well as systems-based critical thinking skills. No other series as comprehensively addresses key issues for novice and expert learners alike.

Wind Turbines

Author : Erich Hau
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540292845
Total Pages : 792 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Wind Turbines written by Erich Hau and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-12 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind Turbines addresses all those professionally involved in research, development, manufacture and operation of wind turbines. It provides a cross-disciplinary overview of modern wind turbine technology and an orientation in the associated technical, economic and environmental fields. It is based on the author's experience gained over decades designing wind energy converters with a major industrial manufacturer and, more recently, in technical consulting and in the planning of large wind park installations, with special attention to economics. The second edition accounts for the emerging concerns over increasing numbers of installed wind turbines. In particular, an important new chapter has been added which deals with offshore wind utilisation. All advanced chapters have been extensively revised and in some cases considerably extended

Advanced Wind Turbine Technology

Author : Weifei Hu
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319781669
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Advanced Wind Turbine Technology written by Weifei Hu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the current challenges in modern wind turbine analysis, design and development, and provides a comprehensive examination of state-of-the-art technologies from both academia and industry. The twelve information-rich chapters cover a wide range of topics including reliability-based design, computational fluid dynamics, gearbox and bearing analyses, lightning analysis, structural dynamics, health condition monitoring, advanced techniques for field repair, offshore floating wind turbines, advanced turbine control and grid integration, and other emerging technologies. Each chapter begins with the current status of technology in a lucid, is easy-to-follow treatment, then elaborates on the corresponding advanced technology using detailed methodologies, graphs, mathematical models, computational simulations, and experimental instrumentation. Relevant to a broad audience from students and faculty to researchers, manufacturers, and wind energy engineers and designers, the book is ideal for both educational and research needs. Presents the latest developments in reliability-based design optimization, CFD of wind turbines, structural dynamics for wind turbine blades, off-shore floating wind turbines, advanced wind turbine control, and wind power and ramp forecasting for grid integration; Includes techniques for wind turbine gearboxes and bearings, evaluation of lightning strike damage, health condition monitoring and reparation techniques; Illustrates theories and operational considerations using graphics, tables, computational algorithms, simulation models, and experimental instrumentation; Examines unique, innovative technologies for wind energy.

Wind Energy Handbook

Author : Tony Burton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471489979
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Download or read book Wind Energy Handbook written by Tony Burton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-12-12 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As environmental concerns have focused attention on the generation of electricity from clean and renewable sources wind energy has become the world's fastest growing energy source. The Wind Energy Handbook draws on the authors' collective industrial and academic experience to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of wind energy research and provide a comprehensive treatment of wind energy for electricity generation. Features include: An authoritative overview of wind turbine technology and wind farm design and development In-depth examination of the aerodynamics and performance of land-based horizontal axis wind turbines A survey of alternative machine architectures and an introduction to the design of the key components Description of the wind resource in terms of wind speed frequency distribution and the structure of turbulence Coverage of site wind speed prediction techniques Discussions of wind farm siting constraints and the assessment of environmental impact The integration of wind farms into the electrical power system, including power quality and system stability Functions of wind turbine controllers and design and analysis techniques With coverage ranging from practical concerns about component design to the economic importance of sustainable power sources, the Wind Energy Handbook will be an asset to engineers, turbine designers, wind energy consultants and graduate engineering students.

Wind Energy Handbook

Author : Tony Burton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470699752
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Wind Energy Handbook written by Tony Burton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles of 2012 Every year, Choice subject editors recognise the most significant print and electronic works reviewed in Choice during the previous calendar year. Appearing annually in Choice's January issue, this prestigious list of publications reflects the best in scholarly titles and attracts extraordinary attention from the academic library community. The authoritative reference on wind energy, now fully revised and updated to include offshore wind power A decade on from its first release, the Wind Energy Handbook, Second Edition, reflects the advances in technology underpinning the continued expansion of the global wind power sector. Harnessing their collective industrial and academic expertise, the authors provide a comprehensive introduction to wind turbine design and wind farm planning for onshore and offshore wind-powered electricity generation. The major change since the first edition is the addition of a new chapter on offshore wind turbines and offshore wind farm development. Opening with a survey of the present state of offshore wind farm development, the chapter goes on to consider resource assessment and array losses. Then wave loading on support structures is examined in depth, including wind and wave load combinations and descriptions of applicable wave theories. After sections covering optimum machine size and offshore turbine reliability, the different types of support structure deployed to date are described in turn, with emphasis on monopiles, including fatigue analysis in the frequency domain. Final sections examine the assessment of environmental impacts and the design of the power collection and transmission cable network. New coverage features: turbulence models updated to reflect the latest design standards, including an introduction to the Mann turbulence model extended treatment of horizontal axis wind turbines aerodynamics, now including a survey of wind turbine aerofoils, dynamic stall and computational fluid dynamics developments in turbine design codes techniques for extrapolating extreme loads from simulation results an introduction to the NREL cost model comparison of options for variable speed operation in-depth treatment of individual blade pitch control grid code requirements and the principles governing the connection of large wind farms to transmission networks four pages of full-colour pictures that illustrate blade manufacture, turbine construction and offshore support structure installation Firmly established as an essential reference, Wind Energy Handbook, Second Edition will prove a real asset to engineers, turbine designers and wind energy consultants both in industry and research. Advanced engineering students and new entrants to the wind energy sector will also find it an invaluable resource.

Understanding Wind Power Technology

Author : Alois Schaffarczyk
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118701550
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Wind Power Technology written by Alois Schaffarczyk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind energy technology has progressed enormously over the last decade. In coming years it will continue to develop in terms of power ratings, performance and installed capacity of large wind turbines worldwide, with exciting developments in offshore installations. Designed to meet the training needs of wind engineers, this introductory text puts wind energy in context, from the natural resource to the assessment of cost effectiveness and bridges the gap between theory and practice. The thorough coverage spans the scientific basics, practical implementations and the modern state of technology used in onshore and offshore wind farms for electricity generation. Key features: provides in-depth treatment of all systems associated with wind energy, including the aerodynamic and structural aspects of blade design, the flow of energy and loads through the wind turbine, the electrical components and power electronics including control systems explains the importance of wind resource assessment techniques, site evaluation and ecology with a focus of project planning and operation describes the integration of wind farms into the electric grid and includes a whole chapter dedicated to offshore wind farms includes questions in each chapter for readers to test their knowledge Written by experts with deep experience in research, teaching and industry, this text conveys the importance of wind energy in the international energy-policy debate, and offers clear insight into the subject for postgraduates and final year undergraduate students studying all aspects of wind engineering. Understanding Wind Power Systems is also an authoritative resource for engineers designing and developing wind energy systems, energy policy makers, environmentalists, and economists in the renewable energy sector.

Wind Energy for the Rest of Us

Author : Paul Gipe
Publisher : Wind-Works.Org
ISBN 13 : 9780997451818
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (518 download)

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Download or read book Wind Energy for the Rest of Us written by Paul Gipe and published by Wind-Works.Org. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wind Energy for the Rest of Us is a sprawling book. It's not just about small wind turbines. It's not just about large wind turbines. It's about the depth and breadth of wind energy, including water-pumping windmills and sailing ships. From how to install small wind turbines safely to how farmers in Indiana can earn millions of dollars in revenue by installing their own multimegawatt wind turbines, it's a book hard to categorize. This suits Paul Gipe. He likes to think he's hard to categorize after four decades in renewable energy. His book tells the story of modern wind energy in all its complexity and introduces electricity rebels for the first time-- the trailblazers who have launched a renewable energy revolution by taking power into their own hands."--

Wind Energy Systems

Author : Mario Garcia-Sanz
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466552247
Total Pages : 613 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Download or read book Wind Energy Systems written by Mario Garcia-Sanz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting the latest developments in the field, Wind Energy Systems: Control Engineering Design offers a novel take on advanced control engineering design techniques for wind turbine applications. The book introduces concurrent quantitative engineering techniques for the design of highly efficient and reliable controllers, which can be used to solve the most critical problems of multi-megawatt wind energy systems. This book is based on the authors’ experience during the last two decades designing commercial multi-megawatt wind turbines and control systems for industry leaders, including NASA and the European Space Agency. This work is their response to the urgent need for a truly reliable concurrent engineering methodology for the design of advanced control systems. Outlining a roadmap for such a coordinated architecture, the authors consider the links between all aspects of a multi-megawatt wind energy project, in which the wind turbine and the control system must be cooperatively designed to achieve an optimized, reliable, and successful system. Look inside for information about the QFT Control Toolbox for Matlab, the software developed by the author to facilitate the QFT robust control design (see also the link at codypower.com). The textbook’s big-picture insights can help students and practicing engineers control and optimize a wind energy system, in which large, flexible, aerodynamic structures are connected to a demanding variable electrical grid and work automatically under very turbulent and unpredictable environmental conditions. The book covers topics including robust QFT control, aerodynamics, mechanical and electrical dynamic modeling, economics, reliability, and efficiency. It also addresses standards, certification, implementation, grid integration, and power quality, as well as environmental and maintenance issues. To reinforce understanding, the authors present real examples of experimentation with commercial multi-megawatt direct-drive wind turbines, as well as on-shore, offshore, floating, and airborne wind turbine applications. They also offer a unique in-depth exploration of the quantitative feedback theory (QFT)—a proven, successful robust control technique for real-world applications—as well as advanced switching control techniques that help engineers exceed classical linear limitations.