Introduction To Wind Energy

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This course is intended for the undergraduate and graduate engineer or scientist who is interested in the wind energy technology; introduce the students to the technology and economics of converting wind energy to electricity and the environmental concerns of wind energy. Topics include: Introduction to renewable energy; Wind characteristics; Wind resource estimation; Wind Turbine aerodynamics; Wind energy system economics, Wind turbine sitting and Environmental aspect and impact. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): ME 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Specify the features for different kind of renewable energy, which includes solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, hydro and biomass. 2. Based on the given raw wind data, students can calculate the wind power density, the wind turbine power and Torque. Can analysis the economics of wind energy. 3. Can tell the local effects to wind characteristics by comparing different given local conditions, students will be able to calculate wind shear and various turbulent parameters in problems assigned in homework or project. 4. Based on the given raw wind data, students can do the preliminary wind energy assessment, which will eventually generate the wind power density map for a selected location. 5. Apply wind turbine aerodynamics analysis the flow fields around wind turbine blade for a given test case. View Class Schedule