The Science of Wind Power

by Frank R. Spellman

Overview

The Science of Wind Power is designed to provide a fundamental understanding for wind technicians and students alike, essentially examining how to harness the wind to produce energy for transmission and use, while keeping environmental impacts in mind.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032265803
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/26/2024
Pages:	418
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Frank R. Spellman is a retired assistant professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. and author of over 155 books. Spellman has been cited in more than 400 publications; serves as a professional expert witness; incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a private law firm; and consults on Homeland Security vulnerability assessments (VAs) for critical infrastructure including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. Dr. Spellman lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment and homeland security and health and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). He holds a BA in public Administration; BS in Business Management; MBA; Master of Science, MS, in Environmental Engineering and PhD Environmental Engineering.

Table of Contents

Part I Physical Aspects of Wind Turbines (aka The Horse). Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. From Windmill to Wind-Turbine. Chapter 3. The Winds of Change. Chapter 4. Wind Turbines, Cybersecurity and SCADA. Part II The Nuts and Bolts of Wind Power. Chapter 5. Wind Energy. Chapter 6. Blueprint Reading. Chapter 7. Basic Hydraulics and Accessories. Chapter 8. Electrical Aspects. Chapter 9. Where Eagles Don’t Dare. Chapter 10. Wind Turbine Safety.