Books in the Research Topics in Wind Energy series

The book introduces the fundamentals of fluid-mechanics, momentum theories, vortex theories and vortex methods necessary for the study of rotors aerodynamics and wind-turbines aerodynamics in particular. Many analytical flows are derived in details: vortex rings, vortex cylinders, Hill's vortex, vortex blobs etc.

This book reconsiders the basic approaches behind the BEM method and in particular assesses and validates the equations forming the general momentum theory.

This book presents numerical and experimental research in the field of wind energy exploitation in urban environments. It comprises a selection of the best papers from the international colloquium ¿Research and Innovation on Wind Energy Exploitation in Urban Environment¿ (TUrbWind), held in Riva del Garda, Italy in September 2018. The book includes contributions from different research fields in urban wind resources, wind energy conversion systems, and urban integration, mainly focusing on the following topics:· turbine concepts for urban and sub-urban environment;· measuring and modelling wind resource;· rotor aerodynamics, wakes and noise;· design, loads, and supporting structures;· novel shapes and materials;· building concepts for wind energy exploitation;· planning approaches for wind exploitation in urban areas.It is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners interested in the integration of wind energy systems and turbines in urban areas.

The models effectively include geometrically nonlinear terms due to large displacements and rotations, improve the modeling accuracy of very large flexible blades, and enable the modeling of rotational stiffening and buckling, as well as, nonlinear structural coupling.