Wind Turbine Concepts and Application
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV069
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GV069
- 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 most common turbine mechatronics design concepts
- analyse the loads of a wind turbine from a mechanical standpoint
- describe foundation and tower types and analyse their application
- identify and analyse suitability of different wind turbines in different spatial environmental settings
Content
Material covered includes functional concepts of turbine technical systems, operations and maintenance. Wind turbine mechanics, dynamics and fatigue are topics in the course material. Aspects of the construction of wind turbine components in relation to the site conditions are studied.
Instruction
The course includes lectures, seminars, group and field work. Student attendance is compulsory at all scheduled events.
Assessment
Written hand-in assignments 3 credits.
Written project report with oral presentation 3 credits.