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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Wind Turbine Aerodynamic Design and Performance Evaluation | |||
| Reference | EN4204 | Version | 1 |
| Created | October 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | February 2024 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop knowledge of concepts and principles applicable to the aerodynamic design of wind turbines, their operation and performance evaluation under different environmental conditions, and an awareness of the role of wind turbines in decarbonising global economies. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critique the advancements in the aerodynamic design of onshore and offshore wind turbines. |
| 2 | Conceptualise the principles associated with the aerodynamic performance of wind turbines. |
| 3 | Illustrate in detail influences of meteorological aspects on the performance of wind turbines. |
| 4 | Examine a wind turbine model's aerodynamic performance under controlled environment using advanced numerical techniques. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Wind turbine aerodynamic design: Horizontal axis wind turbines, vertical axis wind turbines, components of wind turbines, Savonius rotors, Darrieus rotors, NACA blades, chord line and length, camber line and maximum camber, thickness, leading and trailing edges, pressure and suction sides, thin blades, rotor design, stator design, offshore wind turbines, fixed bottom turbines, floating turbines, nacelle, tower, foundation, mooring. Wind turbine aerodynamic performance: Betz limit, power coefficient, blade aerodynamics, startup dynamics, cut-in speed, rotational acceleration, tip speed ratio, rated speed and power, cut-out speed, torque/power curves, wind power density, capacity factor, wake modelling, wake dynamics, farm layout. Meteorological effects: accelerating winds, decelerating winds, wind gusts, ice accretion, blade erosion, waves, severe weather patterns. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught through lectures and tutorials, and supported by guided self-study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | 40 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | 110 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | The coursework consists of a written technical report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises of 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | EN2702 |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | James F Manwell, Jon G McGowan, Anthony L Rogers (2010) Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application; 2nd edition, Wiley. |
| 2 | Colin G Anderson (2020) Wind Turbines: Theory and Practice; Illustrated edition, Cambridge University Press |
| 3 | Trevor Letcher (2017) Wind Energy Engineering: A Handbook for Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines; 1st edition, Academic Press. |