MAE 5020

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MAE 5020
Wind Power

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MAE 3230 (or equivalent) or MAE 3050, MAE 3270.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Outcomes
  • Students will be able to understand the need for carbon-free energy production and the functions of wind turbines.
  • Students will be able to calculate mean wind fields
  • Students will be able to analyze the aerodynamics of wind turbine blades
  • Students will be able to predict efficiency of energy extraction
  • Students will be able to understand the basics of electrical generators and mechanical to electrical energy conversion
  • Students will be able to know how to choose sites for turbines and wind farms

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4020, MAE 4021

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9769 MAE 5020   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Barthelmie, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Graduate-level version of MAE 4020.