Wind Power Technology Fundamentals (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Sisällön jaksotus

The training will cover the following topic
• Wind as energy source
• Operating principle of wind turbines
• Wind turbine rotor design and simulation
• Control strategies for optimal energy yield
• Components, in particular converters and generators
• Topologies of power conversion chain
• Practical examples and calculations

Schedule
Duration week 4-13 2025
Introduction lecture in week 4

Tavoitteet

On completion of the training, students will
• have a better understanding how wind turbines work
• be familiar with and be able to calculate key parameters for the conversion of energy from the wind to the power grid.
• Differentiate wind turbines topologies and characteristics

Sisältö

The training will cover the following topic
• Wind as energy source
• Operating principle of wind turbines
• Wind turbine rotor design and simulation
• Control strategies for optimal energy yield
• Components, in particular converters and generators
• Topologies of power conversion chain
• Practical examples and calcutaions

Oppimateriaalit

The learning material consists of material distributed through Itslearning.

Opetusmenetelmät

The course is conducted as an online course, consisting of online lectures and independent exercises. The course is built on the Itslearning platform, with learning materials, videos, and assignments, and is completed primarily through self-study, allowing for flexible scheduling, supported by theonline lectures

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

There is no final exam for the course.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Learning is largely based on the student’s independent study and the completion of exercises and materials. Learning is supported by the learning materials and exercises on the Itslearning site, as well as online lectures and guidance sessions, such as for conducting simulation exercises.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course is worth 5 ECTS credits, which corresponds to approximately 135 hours of student work. This includes the independent study of learning materials, the completion of practice tests and assessments, as well as participation in contact teaching sessions.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Opiskelija suorittaa yhteensä 40% tehtävien maksimipisteistä tai enemmän.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Arviointi perustuu kurssilla suoritettaviin harjoitustehtäviin.

Hylätty (0)

Opiskelija suorittaa alle 40 % maksimipisteistä.

Esitietovaatimukset

Electricity in general, basic knowledge about power electronics and converters, mathematics and energy calculations. (Recommendation, not a mandatory requirement)

Lisätiedot

The primary communication channel is Itslearning. Additional information can be obtained from the responsible teacher via email if needed.