Wind Power Technology, 7.5 credits

Main field of study with advanced study

Mathematics 15 credits, Mechanics 5 credits, Electricity 5 credits or Energy Engineering 30 credits. English 6. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted.

The course is included in the program Sustainable Energy Engineer and is given as a single subject course.

The course aims for a broad knowledge about wind energy, with a focus on understanding of technical and physical principles behind various aspects of the subject, as well as related calculation skills. The student shall also assimilate an overview of the subject, including for example sustainability and environmental considerations.

Following successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• in physical and technical terms explain the processes that allows solar energy to be converted into electrical energy via wind power
• describe technical solutions and components relevant to wind energy, and the interaction between these

Skills and Ability

• with a foundation in established models and concepts perform calculations wind-power production within important engineering aspects of wind power
• aided by software perform basic planning for wind power, including economic analysis

Judgement and approach

• judge how wind power may contribute to a long-term sustainable development.

The course highlights wind power from different perspectives, with a focus on physical and technical aspects, calculational methods and models, but history, environmental impact and economy is also considered. Wind characteristics, aerodynamics, Blade Element Momentum theory, rotor design, generator design and other electrical aspects, control, siting, environmental aspects and economy (Levelized Cost of Energy) are themes covered in the course.

The course is taught through lectures, exercise sessions, a project work and a study visit. A computer-based production calculation is performed and a study visit at a wind turbine is offered. Teaching language is English

Examination is conducted by assignments, an exam, and a written project report.

If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.

Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.