MAE 4021 - Wind Power

Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: MAE 3230 (or equivalent) or MAE 3050, MAE 3250, MAE 4300 (pre or corequisite). Fulfills Senior Design requirement. Enrollment limited to: senior standing or permission of instructor. Co-meets with MAE 4020/MAE 5020.

Staff.

Main features of energy conversion by wind turbines. Emphasis on characterization of the atmospheric boundary layer, aerodynamics of horizontal axis wind turbines, and performance prediction. Structural effects, power train considerations, siting, and wind farm planning. Senior Design version of MAE 4020. Senior Design report required.