Advanced Energy Estimations
7.5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV068
This course has been discontinued.
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1GV068
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Energy Technology with focus on Wind Power A1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- 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, Wind Resource Assessment and Utilisation, 6 credits and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural or social science of 180 Swedish credits points or equivalent knowledge. Mathematics C and English B.
Learning outcomes
After approved course the student should be able to:
- account for available simulation tools for wind energy estimations
- perform energy estimation simulations
- apply measurement methods for wind power project development and evaluate the results.
- perform and explain long term correlation of wind data by using the measure-correlate-predict (MCP) method
Content
Various model theories and their application for energy estimations are studied. Measurement methods and their application as indata for energy estimations.
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 2.5 credits.
Written exam 5 credits.