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NPRE 475 0NL - Wind Power Systems

Spring 2021

TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Wind Power Systems0NL72992ONL4 -    Magdi Ragheb

Course Description

Overview of wind energy systems; historical development, safety aspect, environmental considerations, wind properties and measurement, site selection, and wind turbine design; transmission systems considerations; mechanical, electrical, control aerodynamic and environmental engineering of modern wind turbines; fatigue failure; annual power production; economics and environmental aspects and accident prevention and mitigation; computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of wind flow and blade interactions; energy storage options; hydrogen production; electrical power transmission issues; licensing issues; alternative wind energy systems; design project involving a wind farm or the construction of a specific type of wind turbine based on a wind park site visit.

Credit Hours

4 hours

Prerequisites

Subject Area

  • Energy and Sustainability Engineering