Wind Resource Assessment and Utilisation
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV067
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GV067
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Energy Technology with focus on Wind Power A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 21 March 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
Introduction to Wind Energy, 4.5 credits and a Bachelor's degree of 180 Swedish credits points in engineering, natural or social science. Mathematics C and English B.
Learning outcomes
After approved course the student should be able to:
- describe the physics behind winds and the parameters that set local wind conditions
- describe the function of a wind turbine from an aerodynamic standpoint
- account for wind measurement methods and their applications
- describe and apply energy estimation tools for energy production estimations
- analyse wind resource assessment for planning
Content
The course provides an overview of different ways wind resources at a site can be estimated. Meteorology, aerodynamics and energy estimation methods and tools are key illustrative components of the course material, utilised in demonstrating how electrical energy can be achieved only where significant wind resources exist.
Instruction
The course includes lectures, seminars, group and field work. Student attendance is compulsory at all scheduled events.
Assessment
Written hand-in assignments and oral presentations with compulsory attendance 2 credits.
Written exam 4 credits.