Wind Energy Modeling and Simulation: Turbine and system

by Paul Veers

Overview

In order to optimise the yield of wind power from existing and future wind plants, the entire breadth of the system of a plant, from the wind field to the turbine components, needs to be modelled in the design process. The modelling and simulation approaches used in each subsystem as well as the system-wide solution methods to optimize across subsystem boundaries are described in this reference. Chapters are written by technical experts in each field, describing the current state of the art in modelling and simulation for wind plant design. This comprehensive, two-volume research reference will provide long-lasting insight into the methods that will need to be developed for the technology to advance into its next generation.

Volume 2 covers turbine level aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, rotors drivetrains and electrical systems, wind turbine control, offshore foundations, system optimization, and grid modelling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785615238
Publisher:	The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Publication date:	01/02/2020
Series:	Energy Engineering
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul Veers is the Chief Engineer at NREL's National Wind Technology Center. He has led research on wind energy systems, including atmospheric turbulence simulation, fatigue analysis, reliability, structural dynamics, aeroelastic tailoring of blades, and the evaluation of design requirements. Paul has authored over 70 articles, papers, book chapters, and reports, and for twelve years was the Chief Editor for Wind Energy.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Aerodynamics: turning wind into mechanical motion
• Chapter 2: Wind turbine aero-servo-elasticity and dynamics
• Chapter 3: Rotor design and analysis
• Chapter 4: Drivetrain analysis for reliable design
• Chapter 5: Offshore turbines with bottom-fixed or floating substructures
• Chapter 6: Wind turbine control design
• Chapter 7: Systems engineering and optimization of wind turbines and power plants
• Chapter 8: Wind plant electrical systems: electrical generation, machines, power electronics, and collector systems
• Chapter 9: Grid modeling with wind plants