Module Descriptors
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
MECH70728
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Tarik Al-Shemmeri
Email: T.T.Al-Shemmeri@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - 2 HOURS weighted at 50%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Wind availability, wind resource evaluation, the boundary layer effect.
Wind turbine siting, planning and approval.
Fluid momentum theory, Wind turbines blades design, velocity triangles. Estimation of power from the wind, The Betz limit. Cutting-in speed, rated speed, cut-out speed of wind turbines.
Types of Wind turbines, horizontal axis and vertical axis turbines. Turbine selection criterion.
Flow design calculations associated with the complete wind farm system design and evaluation.
Wind turbine siting, planning and approval.
Fluid momentum theory, Wind turbines blades design, velocity triangles. Estimation of power from the wind, The Betz limit. Cutting-in speed, rated speed, cut-out speed of wind turbines.
Types of Wind turbines, horizontal axis and vertical axis turbines. Turbine selection criterion.
Flow design calculations associated with the complete wind farm system design and evaluation.
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Coursework (2,000 words) weighted at 50% consisting of a practical assignment made of team and individual parts which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
A 2-hour EXAM weighted at 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
A 2-hour EXAM weighted at 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Contact hours: 36 hours of Lecture/Tutorial/Practical-based teaching supported by VLE.
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week – tutorial session/Practical laboratory.
Independent study hours: directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours).
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week – tutorial session/Practical laboratory.
Independent study hours: directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours).
REFERRING TO TEXTS
Al-Shemmeri, T.T. (2010) Wind Turbines, published by Bookboon.com (Ventus Publishing ApS).
Manwell, J.F., McGowan, J.G., Rogers, A.L. (2010) Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Shepherd, W. & Zhang, L. (2011) Electricity Generation Using Wind Power, World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd.
Manwell, J.F., McGowan, J.G., Rogers, A.L. (2010) Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Shepherd, W. & Zhang, L. (2011) Electricity Generation Using Wind Power, World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd.
ACCESSING RESOURCES
In addition to the use of the Fluid lab, a site visit to an established wind farm is organised by the Module Tutor during the delivery of the module.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
None.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of wind energy and resource availability.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
2. Demonstrate a critical awareness and evaluate different types of wind turbines, blade design, fluid flow, momentum and energy transfer across the different part of the turbine.
(ENQUIRY)
3. Evaluate and solve complex problems associated with wind energy resource assessment and performance of wind turbines using local data through practical sessions. Communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
(PROBLEM SOLVING, ANALYSIS, COMMUNICATION)
4. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge by selecting an appropriate wind turbine and system for specific application.
(APPLICATION, REFLECTION)
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
2. Demonstrate a critical awareness and evaluate different types of wind turbines, blade design, fluid flow, momentum and energy transfer across the different part of the turbine.
(ENQUIRY)
3. Evaluate and solve complex problems associated with wind energy resource assessment and performance of wind turbines using local data through practical sessions. Communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
(PROBLEM SOLVING, ANALYSIS, COMMUNICATION)
4. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge by selecting an appropriate wind turbine and system for specific application.
(APPLICATION, REFLECTION)