Technical University Of Delft
Introduction to Wind Turbines: Physics and Technology
AE3W02TU
Iowa State Course Substitution
Introduction to Wind Energy
AER E 381
Course Info
International Credits:
4.0
Converted Credits:
2.5
Country:
Netherlands
Language:
English
Course Description:
2017/2018 Aerospace Engineering Bachelor Aerospace Engineering
AE3W02TU Introduction to wind turbines: physics and technology ECTS: 4
Responsible
Instructor Name E-mail
Dr.ir. M.B. Zaayer M.B.Zaayer@tudelft.nl
Instructor Name E-mail
Dr. A.C. Viré A.C.Vire@tudelft.nl
Contact Hours
/ Week x/x/x/x 0/2/0/0
Education
Period 2
Start
Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Course
Language English
Required for AE4W09 (Wind Turbine Design) and AE4135 (Rotor / wake Aerodynamics)
Expected prior
knowledge
A proper engineering background in mechanics (Newton's laws of motion),
statics (forces, stresses and displacements in structures), dynamics (massspring-damper
system) and electricity and magnetism (a.o. Lorentz force) is
assumed. Knowledge of aerodynamics (lift and drag of aerofoils) is
convenient, but not mandatory.
Course
Contents
Wind turbine technology, aerodynamic theory, wind climate, energy
production, drive train, control, dynamic modelling, Campbell diagram,
strength and fatigue, wind farm aspects
Study Goals Understand wind energy and wind energy conversion systems. Be able to
apply knowledge from various fields of engineering related to wind turbine
analysis and design.
Education
Method Self-study of online material, with interactive lectures.
Literature and
Study
Materials
Handouts, videos and additional course material on Brightspace
Assessment Written exam at the end of period 2, with a resit at the end of period 3
(Note: there are no mid-term exams, as was the case up to 2016/2017)
Remarks This course is an elective course for students from various faculties (AE,
EEMCS, CEG, IDE, ...). It is also part of the SET MSc curriculum and several
minors. The course is therefore not tailored to a particular curriculum, but tries
to accommodate students with different backgrounds and interests.
Set-up Students are expected to study the online course material at home, before the
lecture. During the lecture, frequently asked questions will be addressed,
difficult topics will be further explained and exercises will be used to test and
improve your understanding and application of the course material.
Review
- Evaluation Date:
- March 8, 2018
- Evaluated:
- Ganesh Rajagoplan