Wind Turbine Technology
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TG401
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1TG401
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Wind Power Project Management A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 November 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Electrical Engineering
Entry requirements
Wind Power Development and Management.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to
- describe the most common aerodynamic, mechanical and electrical concepts for wind turbines and analyse their advantages and disadvantages for a given situation,
- analyse the mechanical loads of a wind turbine,
- make a conceptual plan for the operation and maintenance of a wind turbine,
- describe and evaluate foundation, tower and turbine types with respect to terrain and wind climate,
- write a report according to scientific standards.
Content
Functional concepts of turbine technical systems. Aerodynamics, mechanics, electromagnetism, power and control systems. Choice of wind turbine, its configuration and placement with respect to site conditions. Wear, operations and maintenance. Sound emissions from wind turbines. Scientific writing.
Instruction
Lectures and seminars.
Assessment
Written hand-in assignments (3 credits)and a written project report with oral presentations (2 credits).
Other directives
The course can not be included in the same degree as 1TE729, Wind Turbine Concepts and Application.