Michiel de Zaayer
University:
TUDelft
Date:
January 2026
Expected Duration:
3-6 Months
Format:
In Person
Level:
Advanced
Language of Instruction:
English
Registration Deadline:
TBC
Price:
TBC
Course Overview
In this course you learn various aspects of designing a wind turbine, including: Selecting approaches for design and analysis; Collect information and data; Use (simulation) programs, models and calculations; Analyse and interpret results and draw conclusions about the design; Make design decisions
Main Goal
The main goal is it to understand the designed process of and be able to make design decisions for wind turbine. In order to be able to do this you will learn about the main components and systems of wind trubines and they work together.
Skills To Be Gained
To be updated.
Practical Notes
To be updated.
Requirements
AE4W02TU ‘Introduction to wind turbines’ or equivalent. When expected prior knowledge from ‘Introduction to wind turbines’ is missing, extra self-study may be needed to complete ‘Wind turbine design’ successfully.
Teaching And Assessment
Teaching method: lectures + software tutorials + group assignment + discussion meetings. Assessment: A group assignment to design a wind turbine has to be executed, reported and discussed with the teachers. The group work is graded and the final individual grade may deviate up or down from the group grade, based on individual contributions to the work. A minimum level is set for both group and individual performance to pass the course.
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