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JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING Wind Turbine Control Systems by David Rivkin
Part of The Art and Science of Wind Power seriesThe wind energy industry is a key player in the booming alternative energy market, and job opportunities abound in this rapidly-growing field. Wind Turbine Control Systems provides critical resources for experienced and novice learners alike. The text provides an in-depth survey of wind turbine control systems. It covers key wind-energy control strategies and offers a comprehensive overview of the ways in which wind is generated, converted, and controlled. About the SeriesAccording to estimates from the American Wind Energy Association, approximately 85,000 Americans are employed in the rapidly expanding wind energy industry. The Art and Science of Wind Power series was developed to address a critical gap in educational resources directed toward the development of skilled workers in this industry. Each title uses a systems-based perspective to provide students with the resources to develop creative solutions to challenges as well as systems-based critical thinking skills. No other series as comprehensively addresses key issues for novice and expert learners alike.