{"product_id":"wind-turbine-system-design-electrical-systems-grid-integration-control-and-monitoring-energy-engineering","title":"Wind Turbine System Design: Electrical systems, grid integration, control and monitoring (Energy Engineering)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"191416119X\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"v2qtpm-il6e8f-7s3rfn-6dqbo1\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"vdza35-7pewfj-mdn14k-p4qlnn\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"1119502012\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind energy is a pillar of the strategy for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and staving off catastrophic climate change, but the market is under tremendous pressure to reduce costs. This results in the need for optimising any new wind turbine to maximise the return on investment and keep the technology profitable and the sector thriving. Optimisation involves selecting the best component out of many, and then optimising the system as a whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis second volume of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWind Turbine System Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e focuses on electrical systems, grid integration, control and monitoring. Chapters written by experts in the field cover electrical safety, generator and converter design, hardware in-loop testing, turbine control and automation, structural health monitoring, control of wind farm systems, and integration of local energy systems. Readers will be able to make systematic choices to design the best turbine system for the given situation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWind Turbine System Design: Volume 2: Electrical systems, grid integration, control and monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a valuable reference for scientists, engineers and advanced students engaged in the design of wind turbines, offering a systematic guide to these components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChapters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe value of feed-in compensation for renewable energy is falling globally, increasing pressure on the wind energy sector. To offset investment costs, operating and maintenance expenses must be minimized, and unexpected downtimes due to electrical faults must be prevented. Key measures include monitoring insulation faults, recording lightning events, and implementing advanced sensors for safety and efficiency. Modern solutions aim to optimize wind turbine safety, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGenerator Design for Geared Turbines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis chapter provides an in-depth analysis of electrical drivetrain components, focusing on generators designed for geared turbines. It explores various generator concepts, both asynchronous and synchronous, and examines their theoretical, mathematical, and practical aspects. The focus is on medium- and high-speed applications, highlighting design considerations and optimization strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGenerator Design for Direct-Drive Turbines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusing on direct-drive generator systems for wind turbines, this chapter examines their robust, reliable, and efficient design. Emphasizing permanent-magnet excitation, it delves into optimization strategies for minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. Key topics include stator winding systems, rotor configurations, and an outlook on future advancements in direct-drive systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMain Converter Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main converter of a wind turbine is critical for managing fluctuating stresses and grid requirements. This chapter covers the design and assembly of modern converters, addressing issues like grounding, pulse generation, and the impact of power electronics on service life. A detailed design of a six-megawatt converter illustrates practical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrid Compliance and Electrical System Characterization\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis chapter outlines grid integration tests for wind turbines, detailing development methodologies and test practices. It explains the design and functionality of test benches such as DyNaLab and Hil-GridCoP, highlighting their role in addressing technological and economic challenges in grid integration and decentralized energy supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eX-Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Methods for Validation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscussing hardware-in-the-loop testing methodologies, this chapter focuses on validation processes for wind turbine components. 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