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. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
5. Should have the ability to access information.
6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
26. Should have the skills to work individually.
27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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