Course - Design of a Wind Turbine - TEP4175
TEP4175 - Design of a Wind Turbine
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muntlig eksamen | 50/100 | D | ||
| Arbeider | 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. Excercises, both with emphasis on experimental laboratory work, and theoretical problems. Mandatory excercises and project report will constitute 50% of the final grade. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.
Further on evaluation
Portofolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portofolio includes a final oral exam (50%) and mandatory exercises and project (50%). The result for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portofolio is assigned a letter grade.
For re-take of an examination, all assemssments during the course must be re-taken.
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 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2018
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: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 50/100 D 2018-12-11 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Arbeider 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Muntlig eksamen 50/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Arbeider 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"