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Introduction to Wind Principles by Thomas E. Kissell is a technician-focused guide to wind energy and wind turbines—covering the practical “how it works” essentials plus real-world installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting concepts. It walks through wind resources and siting, turbine operation and performance, core components (blades, generators, gearboxes/direct drive), grid integration, and tower design/safety—written in a clear, training-friendly style.
• Wind turbine fundamentals with technician-first explanations
• Covers wind resource/site basics, turbine operation & performance
• Components coverage: blades/rotor systems, generators, gearboxes/direct drive
• Electrical/grid integration and tower design & safety topics
Title: Introduction to Wind Principles | Author: Thomas E. Kissell | Publisher: Prentice Hall / Pearson | Edition: 1st | Format: Paperback / Trade Paperback | Pages: 312 | Language: English | ISBN-13 (UPC): 9780132125338 | ISBN-10: 0132125331 | Copyright: 2011
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