Wind Energy Explained (Theory, Design and Application) || Mechanics and Dynamics

✍ Scribed by Manwell, J. F.; McGowan, J. G.; Rogers, A. L.

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 482 KB
• Edition: 2
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 0470015004
• DOI: 10.1002/9781119994367.ch4

✦ Synopsis

Mechanics and Dynamics

4.1 Background

The interplay of the forces from the external environment, primarily due to the wind, and the motions of the various components of the wind turbine, result not only in the desired energy production from the turbine, but also in stresses in the constituent materials. For the turbine designer, these stresses are of primary concern, because they directly affect the strength of the turbine and how long it will last.

To put it succinctly, in order to be a viable contender for providing energy, a wind turbine must:

. produce energy;

. survive; . be cost effective.