Module Details

Module Code: ENVR E9Z04
Full Title: Wind Energy 1
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Fergal O'Rourke
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce the learner to the fundamentals of wind energy. A number of the most pertinent wind energy topics are discussed and the current technical challenges are evaluated throughout this module.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Evaluate wind speed variation with height above ground level at a given site, describe the variation of wind speed with time in both the long and short term and use the statistical methods such as Weibull distribution to calculate wind energy resource.
MLO2 Appraise how wind speed and other metrological parameters are measured, present measured data in a form used by the wind energy industry and apply simple guidelines to estimate changes in wind speed due to simple topographic features and changes in surface roughness.
MLO3 Assess the function of the main mechanical, structural, control and electrical components of a horizontal axis wind turbine.
MLO4 Evaluate the fundamental aerodynamics of a wind turbine rotor and based on the kinetic energy in the wind, derive expressions for the relationship between power available in the wind and the maximum theoretical power that can be extracted from the wind (‘Betz limit’).
MLO5 Assess the forces that act on a wind turbine and, in particular, show how lift and drag forces vary with angle of attack.
MLO6 Describe the main steps involved in the planning of a wind farm including the environmental issues and the economic viability of a wind farm development.
MLO7 Critically evaluate the design requirements for offshore wind farms and small wind technology.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Content
Wind Characteristics; Wind Resource Assessment; Wind Turbine Technology; Wind Turbine Aerodynamics; Wind Turbine Performance and Control; Electrical System Aspects; Wind Farm Development Offshore Wind Power; Wind Turbine design Issues; Environmental Aspects of Wind Energy
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,4,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Technical Reports, Laboratory Exercises, Technology Evaluation, Resource Assessment. A typical assessment may involve, for example, a wind resource assessment at a particular location and compare the findings with experimental measurements.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Second Week 0.50 1
Practical Contact No Description Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 9.00 9
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Manwell J.F., McGowan J.G., Rogers A.L.. (2009), Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application, 2nd. Wiley, [ISBN: 978-0-470-015].
  • Burton A., Sharpe D.J., Bossanyi E.A., Jenkins N.,. (2001), Handbook of Wind Energy, John Wiley & Sons.
  • Spera D.A.. (2009), Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental Concepts in Wind Turbine Engineering, 2nd. ASME Press, [ISBN: 0791802604].
  • Panofsky H.A.. The Atmospheric Boundary Layer Below 150 metres, Annual Review of Fluid Mechanic, Vol. 6,, p.p147-177.
  • BWEA. Best Practice Guidelines for Wind Energy Development.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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