Syllabus for Wind Turbine Technology

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• account for mechanical, aerodynamic, electrical construction and functionality of wind turbines and for grid connection, installation, operation and maintenance of wind turbines
• describe and reflect on the technical development and innovations of wind turbines

Content

Wind turbine construction, technical functionality and practical applications

This part includes studies of mechanical, electrical and aerodynamic design, grid connectivity as well as construction, operation and maintenance of wind turbines.

Technical specialisations and up to date technical aspects of wind power

This part includes technical specialisation of mechanical, electrical and aerodynamic design, grid connectivity as well as installation, operation and maintenance of wind turbines. The course unit includes also an outlook into other up-to-date aspects of wind turbine technology.

Instruction

The course is given as a net-based course. Assignments are submitted in the e-classroom on Internet and the student will receive personal feedback by the teacher. A forum for discussion is available.

Assessment

Written hand-in assignments 5 credits.

Written essays and forum posts 2.5 credits.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

The course cannot be included in the same degree as 1GV062 or 1GV121, Wind Turbine Technology.