Graduate

Credit Structure: (3-0)3  

Description :

Wind in the world. Turbine types. Linear momentum theory. Stream tube theory. Characteristics of the wind. Fundamentals for conducting monitoring program. Wind speed and energy distribution. Elecrticity generation.

Course Objectives :

The aim is to cover technical and economic importance of wind energy subject. The course  gives fundamental theory from a physical science perspective, then considers applied examples and developments.

Prerequisites :

None

Textbook :

Twidell, J., Weir, T.,” Renewable  Energy Resources”, E & FN SPON, 1996, Cambridge.

Patel, R., M., “ Wind and Solar Power Systems”, CRC, 1999, Washington, DC.

References :

Syllabus :

1.      Introduction and wind energy in the world (1 week ). 

2.      Turbine types ( 1 week). 

3.      Linear momentum theory ( 1.5 weeks).

4.      Stream tube theory ( 0.5 week).

5.      Characteristics of the wind ( 1 week).

6.      Monitoring station instrumentation ( 1 week).

7.      Data collection and validation (2 weeks).

8.      Wind speed and energy generation ( 2 weeks).

9.      Electricity generation ( 2 weeks).

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:

None

Computer Usage:

Faculty of Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, Urla 35430 IZMIR TURKEY

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