Wind and Hydro Power (5 cr)
Code: 5131125-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.12.2019 - 16.01.2020
Timing
07.01.2020 - 30.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme inTechnology
Teachers
- Osmo Huhtala
- Dominique Roggo
Teacher in charge
Dominique Roggo
Groups
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PEYTES17
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PEYTES18
Objective
After the course student is able to
- understand the basics of technology used in wind and hydro power
- understand the meaning of wind and hydro power in energy production
Content
- Hydrodynamics and turbines
- Wind dynamics and wind turbines?
- Energy conversion
- Production profile and peak demand balancing
- Feasibility and environmental impact
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, exercises and independent working.
Content scheduling
Course include following topics:
- basic principles of hydro and wind power
- wind power design
- wind power projects
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on exercises and final exam.