Courses of Study 2021-2022 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Courses of Study 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MAE 5020 - Wind Power


(CU-SBY)     
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: MAE 3230  (or equivalent) or MAE 3050 , MAE 3270 . Co-meets with MAE 4020 /MAE 4021 .

R. Barthelmie.

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, offshore.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to understand the need for carbon-free energy production and the functions of wind turbines.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to calculate mean wind fields

Outcome 3: Students will be able to analyze the aerodynamics of wind turbine blades

Outcome 4: Students will be able to predict efficiency of energy extraction

Outcome 5: Students will be able to understand the basics of electrical generators and mechanical to electrical energy conversion

Outcome 6: Students will be able to know how to choose sites for turbines and wind farms



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