AAE-E3095: Wind Power Engineering and Development
| Course name | Wind Power Engineering and Development |
|---|---|
| Course code | AAE-E3095 |
| Period | I-II |
| Lecturer | Hannele Holttinen |
Description
The main contents deal with wind power in the energy system with specific topics on relevant themes. These include wind power technology, production, life-cycle of wind projects, large-scale wind power, grid integration, electricity markets, offshore wind power, measurement technology, production estimates, environmental analyses, technology trends, and modelling tools. Exercises use planning and modelling software.
This is an optional course in the Advanced Energy Technologies major.
Course material
Official material
PowerPoint slides from lectures.
Extra material
- Wind Energy Engineering by Trevor M. Letcher (2016)
- Wind Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment by Vaughn Nelson (2009)
Contents and workload
Overall workload
The contents are not especially difficult, but there is a lot to learn and the exercises require a fair amount of time.
Weekly contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to wind power, wind power in Finland and globally |
| 2 | Wind power meteorology |
| 3 | Wind turbines |
| 4 | Loads and control |
| 5 | Wind power project: planning, permitting and construction |
| 6 | Wind turbine noise |
| 7 | Planning procedures and environmental impacts |
| 8 | Arctic wind power |
| 9 | Wind power grid connection |
| 10 | Offshore wind power |
| 11 | Wind power impacts on energy systems |
| 12 | Wind power technology trends |
Practicalities
The final grade is based entirely on the final exam. Exercises must also be submitted and passed. There are eight exercises, including four reports. All reports must be submitted and at least three passed. Most exercises are Excel calculations, and one uses WindPro.
Related courses
Official prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisite: At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
Additional prerequisites
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Trivia
Exercise sessions are offered and are useful but not mandatory. Many exercises can be completed during a single exercise session. The course also includes several guest lecturers from wind power companies.