pre326 - Wind Turbine Design, Electrical & Control Issues, Certification (Complete module description)
Module label | Wind Turbine Design, Electrical & Control Issues, Certification |
Module code | pre326 |
Credit points | 7.5 KP |
Workload | 225 h |
Institute directory | Institute of Physics |
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Skills to be acquired in this module | At the completion of this module, the student will: - possess advanced knowledge on wind turbine design, electrical and control issues - be skilled in Wind potential evaluation, Wind farm design and environmental impacts using simulation programs (GH WindFarmer), practical experience - be skilled in performance testing and modelling of wind turbines |
Module contents | 1. Electrical Conversion Systems - Synchronous and induction generators - Direct drive generators - Constant and variable speed systems 2. Wind turbines control - Aerodynamic power control (stall, pitch, yaw) - Electromagnetic torque control - Control – dynamic analysis and stability - Control strategies 3. Design of wind turbines - Important factors - Design options - Design parameters - Design of components - System design - Megawatt scale design - Offshore design 4. Performance Testing and Modelling - Measurements under controlled conditions - Field testing instrumentation 5. Measurements - anemometers - calibration 6. Electrical Integration - Weak grids - Power quality - Network costs and benefits 7. Large scale integration - Technical, economical and policy issues - Grid connection requirements, infrastructure - Economic aspects 8. Standards and Certification - WT certification - International standards |
Recommended reading | European Wind Energy Association: Wind Energy - The Facts. 2004. J.F. Manwell, J.G.McGowan, A.L.Rogers, J.Willey and Sons: Wind Energy Explained – Theory, Design and Application. 2002. R. Gasch, J. Twele, James and James: Wind Power Plants - Fundamentals, Design, Construction and Operation. 2002. M. J. Pasqualetti, P. Gipe, R.W. Righter (eds): Wind Power in View. Academic Press, 2002. R.Y. Redlingen, P.D. Andersen, P.E. Morthorst: Wind Energy in the 21st Century. UNEP, 2002. T. Burton, D. Sharpe, N. Jenkins, E. Bossanyi: Wind Energy Handbook. John Wiley and Sons, 2001. P. Gipe: Wind Energy Comes of Age’. John Wiley and Sons, 1995. S. Heier: Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems. John Wiley and Sons, 1998. L.L. Freris (ed): Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Prentice Hall, 1990. |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | jährlich |
Module capacity | unlimited |
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Final exam of module | Exam week (end of May) |
Written exam (3 hours) |
Type of course | Seminar |
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