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 436-456 Wind Energy Systems

Credit Points

7.1

Coordinator

Dr K. C. Brown

Semester

2

Contact

24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of practice classes

Subject Description

On completion students should understand the distribution and variability of the wind as an energy source and the limitations of wind energy devices in harnessing this energy; have developed a comprehension of wind turbine design parameters and skill in performance estimation and component design for a range of applications.

Topics covered include; nature and availability of wind energy. Wind turbines, classification, construction and control. Performance evaluation methods. Power, efficiency, reliability and cost. Load matching.

Assessment

One examination not exceeding three-hours and practical work to a maximum of 5000 words or equivalent



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