Course - Design of a Wind Turbine - TEP4175
TEP4175 - Design of a Wind Turbine
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assessment Folder
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Assignment/Report | 50/100 | |||
| Poster presentation | 50/100 |
Course content
The course will perform calculations of the energy potential in wind. Methods of measuring wind velocity will be taught, for the calculation of area or site energy potential. Different technologies for wind- power plants will be shown. The course consists of a large project concerning a specific technology within the field of wind-energy. The project will be carried out in groups.
Learning outcome
The course provides the student with knowledge about: - Energy potential in the wind. - The flow characteristics and turbulence in the wind. - Windturbines basic design and introduction to the main components. - Windturbines; power- and thrust coefficients according to Betz theorem. - Actuator and Rotary Disc theory. - Design of a turbin blade by using The Blade Element Momentum method. The course gives the student insight about: - Renewable energy potential in the world. - Aerodynamics of an airfoil. - Design loads for windturbine. Skills: The course should enable the student to: - Calculate the main dimension of windturbines. - Calculate the energy produced from wind farm. General competence: The course should give the student. - When the student has finished the course, he/she shall have knowledge about Wind turbines. - The student will be able to use this knowledge in projects where these machines are a part of a power plant.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and platform OpenEdX. Exercises, both with emphasis on experimental laboratory work, and theoretical problems. 2/3 of the exercises are required approved for admission to the examination, Group Assignment/Report (50%) and Poster presentation (50%). The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Portofolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a Poster presentation (50%) and a Group Assignment/Report (50%). The result for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. For re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic fluid mechanics.
Course materials
"Wind Energy Explained. Theory , Design and Application", Manwell, McGowan and Rogers, Wiley, 2002 ISBN 13:978-0-471-49972-5 (H/B) Hand-outs from teachers.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO1085 | 7.5 | ||
| FENT2321 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2021
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assessment Folder
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Group Assignment/Report 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Poster presentation 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Group Assignment/Report 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Poster presentation 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"