Online Course Catalog
ES 475 ONL - Wind Power Systems
Spring 2027
| Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Power Systems | ONL | 78893 | ONL | 4 | - | Seyed A. Reihani |
Course Description
This course covers wind energy systems-historical development, safety aspect, environmental considerations, wind properties, site selection, wind turbine design; transmission systems; mechanical, electrical, aerodynamic and environmental engineering of modern wind turbines; fatigue failure; power production; economics and environmental aspects; accident prevention and mitigation; CFD of wind flow and blade interactions; energy storage options; hydrogen production; electrical power transmission issues; licensing; alternative wind energy systems; design project involving a wind farm or construction of a specific type of wind turbine.
Credit Hours
3 or 4 hours
Subject Area
- Energy and Sustainability Engineering