Course - Design of offshore wind turbines - BA8607
Design of offshore wind turbines
About
About the course
Course content
The course is given every year for the minimum of 3 participants. Wind resources and characteristics of the wind field, distribution of wind speed and turbulence, wind spectra and spatial coherence. Momentum theory and Betz limit for wind machines. Practical wind turbines, structural mechanics and vibrations of blade, tower and foundations. Offshore wind turbines. Control of wind generators. Briefly on environmental considerations and aesthetics.
Learning outcome
The purpose of the course is to give the student an introduction related to design, analysis, construction and maintenence of modern wind turbines.
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of a lectured part and a project part. The project will result in a report that accounts for 40% of the final grade. There may be questions related to the report during the exam.
Required previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics, strength of materials, vibrations and statistics.
Course materials
Selected sections from Manwell, J.F., McGowan, J.G., Rogers, A.L.: Wind energy explained, John Wiley & sons,Chicester, England, 2002. Some special material as handouts.
Subject areas
- Energy- and Environmental Physics
- Hydro and Gas Dynamics
- Structural Dynamics
- Marine Civil Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Michael Muskulus