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Sep 07, 2024
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Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RNW 120 Wind Energy Systems Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Focuses on a collective and holistic technical and engineering approach for effectively using wind energy as a viable and economical energy source. Represents a multidisciplinary field that requires mechanical, aeronautical, electrical, civil, materials engineering, meteorology, and land developing knowledge. Covers Wind Energy Systems from conception of the wind turbine to completion and maintenance of wind turbines. Includes practical experience including climbing and rigging.
Prerequisite: ELT 133 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the foundation design, civil works design, and electrical engineering design used in wind energy systems.
- Describe and identify layout of turbines and parts.
- Explain wind assessment, measurement, and detailed wind energy assessment methodologies.
- Apply the fundamentals of planning, installation, and technical knowledge to the design and implementation of wind energy system
- Use industry standard practices to ensure safe installation of systems.
Content Outline
- Physics of Wind
- Safety
- Electrical safety
- Climbing safety
- Heavy equipment safety fundamentals
- Rigging safety
- Wind Energy and Power
- Small Turbines
- Utility Scale Turbines
- Electrical Components of Turbines
- Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades
- Project Siting
- Wind Resource Assessment
- Wind Speed and Direction Measurement
- Assessment and Planning of Wind Projects
- Installation and Commissioning of Wind Projects
- Wind Energy Economics
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