Principles of Wind Energy 3 (U03515)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : EEL-3-UGPWE

Wind energy is the fast growing renewable source for electricity generation. This course presents an introduction to the scientific and operational aspects of harnessing this resource. The objective is to present an overview of wind energy covering all aspects from planning a wind farm to how a wind turbine works. The main emphasis of the course is resource assessment starting with basic meteorology and understanding how this relates to wind farm design. Economics of wind energy are driven by both long and short-term variations in wind speed. This links to wind turbine control and grid issues. Finally other aspects such as environmental impacts will be detailed.

? Keywords : renewable energy, wind

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Mechanical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student will:
(i) be capable of conducting a wind resource estimation and be knowledgeable regarding methodologies for resource assessment and sources of uncertainty
(ii) understand the basics of wind turbine design and operation
(iii) will understand mechanism for integrating wind energy developments into the electricity generating and distribution network.