WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

The main objective of the course is to present an overview of wind energy, covering all aspects from operation of a wind turbine to planning a wind farm. The course introduces the facts governing the availability and exploitation of wind power, the reasons for wind energy utilization, and, instructs the students to conduct a wind resource estimation. The fundamental concepts of wind turbine design and operation, types of wind turbines, the economic, technical and environmental factors affecting wind turbines and respective type selection are covered. Planning, installation, commissioning and economic analysis of wind farms are also discussed within the scope of this course.

WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Conduct a wind resource estimation
2. 02 Explain why wind energy resources are needed and utilized.
3. 03 Identify the basics of wind turbine design and operation.
4. 04 Discuss projecting, planning, installation and commissioning of wind turbines
5. 05 Evaluate the economic, technical and environmental factors affecting wind turbines.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 J.F. Manwell, J.G. Mcgowan and A.L. Rogers, Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 2009.
2. 02 V. Nelson, Wind Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, CRC Press, 2009.
3. 03 T. Wizelius, Wind Energy - The Facts: "A Guide to the Technology, Economics and Future of Wind Power, European Wind Energy Assoc., 2009.
4. 04 P. Jain, Wind Energy Engineering 1st Edition, Mc-Graw Hill, 2011.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the basics of wind turbine design and operation. SOLO 2
2. L01 Conduct a wind resource estimation SOLO 3
3. L02 Explain why wind energy resources are needed and utilized. SOLO 3
4. L04 Discuss projecting, planning, installation and commissioning of wind turbines SOLO 5
5. L05 Evaluate the economic, technical and environmental factors affecting wind turbines. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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