Course Code and Title: RENT 6013 – Wind Energy II

Semester and Level: Semester II

Pre -requisites: RENT 6005 Wind energy I

Credits: 3

Mode of Delivery: Online

  1.  Course Description

Building on wind energy I, this module aims to cover in depth (a) the advanced statistics and modelling of the resource necessary for precise assessment, (b) the aerodynamics and mechanics necessary for the design and stressing of wind turbines. Small-scale systems, electrical aspects, noise generation and offshore systems are also covered. The highlight of this course will be a wind tunnel based laboratory investigating the loading of a small-scale wind turbine.

 

  1.  Course Evaluation: 100% Coursework     
  • One laboratory assignment     50%    
  • Two assignments                   50%
 
  1.  Rationale

This course builds on RENT 6005. It expands and delves further into the technology, and the modelling and setting up of a wind farm as part of the feasibility assessment of the wind farm development process.

 

  1.  Course Aims

This course provides students with in-depth simulation skills to model the setup of a wind farm to maximize energy outputs and minimize environmental damage.

 

  1.  Course Learning Outcomes

            On completion of this course, the graduates will be able to:

  1. Analyse wind resource statistics and explain how they are affected by atmospheric turbulence.
  2. Apply the concepts of fluid dynamics to energy losses by wind turbines.
  3. Discuss the advanced aspects of wind turbine loading and limits.
  4. Compare the types of wind turbine generators available in the market.
  5. Explain the intricate power system aspects of wind turbine and wind farm design.
  6. Calculate noise related to noise propagation issues caused by modern wind turbines.
  7. Calculate wind turbine tower loads.
  8. Describe the detailed electrical design aspects of wind turbines.
  9. Discuss factors to be considered in integrating wind farms into the electrical grid.
  10. Calculate wake losses by wind turbines.
  11. Perform simulations of wake losses using industry standard software.
  12. Communicate the results of simulations and experiments via written reports using wind industry reporting standards.
 
  1. Course Content/Syllabus

Topics include the following: Wind statistics; Advanced wind turbine aerodynamics; Forces and dynamics of wind turbines; System aspects; Electrical Aspects of wind turbines and environmental aspects of wind turbines and wind farm developments.

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