Course Overview
Basics on wind turbine technology and calculation of energy potential in wind. The course is built such that the students work in groups to design a wind turbine model, consisting of both blades (Aerodynamics) and a generator (Electrotechnical). In addition to the design, the model is produced and tested.
MAIN GOAL
The course provides wide insight into the aerodynamical and electrotechnical design of a wind turbine.
Learning Outcomes
The course provides the student with knowledge about: :
- + Energy potential in the wind.
- + The flow characteristics and turbulence in the wind.
- + Wind turbines' basic design and introduction to the main components.
- + Aerodynamics of an airfoil.
- + Power and thrust coefficients according to Betz theorem.
- + Actuator and Rotary Disc theory.
- + Design of a turbine blade by using the Blade Element Momentum method.
- + Basics on electrical engineering and electromagnetism.
- + Theory and design of permanent magnet generators.
When the student has finished the course, he/she shall have general knowledge about Wind turbines. The student will be able to use this knowledge in projects where these machines are a part of a power plant. Numerical calculation and visualisation using appropriate software introduced in the course. In addition, the purpose of the course is to engage the students in group work on a large project.
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Entry Requirements
- + Suggested but not mandatory: Basic fluid mechanics and electrical engineering
Teaching and Assessment Methods
- + Lectures: Classroom & Digital
- + Exercises: 2/3 approval required to qualify for admission to exam
- + Lab Work
- + Assignments, Report and oral presentation will be separately evaluated.
- + Language: The course is delivered through English.
Examination arrangement: Partial assessment. This includes one Group Report (75%) and oral presentation (25%) which both must be evaluated with grades A-F. Assessment of the whole is given with grade A-F. For the re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
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Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
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Practical Notes
Contact Tania Kalogiannidis Bracchi for any additional information relating to this course.
