Wind Tunnel Testing of Wind Turbines
Module Number: MW2285
Duration: 1 Semester
Reccurence: Winter Semester
Language: English
Number of ECTS: 4
Staff
Professor in charge: Carlo Bottasso
Amount of Work
Contact hours: 30
Self-study hours: 90
Total: 120
Course work and exam formalities
Students will be evaluated on an individual basis based on participation and from the output of the last assignment. The last assignment will need to be presented in the last session. Type of Assessment Presentation, 60 min.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of principles of engineering mechanics and aerodynamics. Basic knowledge on working principles of wind energy technology is preferable, but not mandatory.
Content
The course goal is to introduce students to the methods and techniques used for conducting experimental measurements in a wind tunnel, with application to wind energy systems. After an overview on wind tunnels and measurement techniques and equipment, students will learn how to design models of wind turbines. The course will illustrate the process of scaling down a large wind turbine into a small scale model, its aerodynamic and electro-mechanical design, as well as the design of its onboard sensors and data acquisition system. Students will work on a practical assignment, where they will learn how to process actual measurements obtained in wind tunnel experiments, analyzing wind turbine performance, wake behavior and other quantities of interest.
Learning outcome
After successfully completing the course, students will have a basic understanding of wind tunnels and of the measurement techniques used in wind tunnel experiments. Furthermore, students will have a general understanding of the use of scaled models for wind energy applications, and of their design and operation. After the completion of the course, MSc thesis projects may be offered to interested students.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Workshop"The following kinds of media are used:- Class room lectures with and without the use of PC- Lecture notes (handouts)- Exercises"
Reading List
Course material will be provided by the instructor.Additional recommended literature:" T. Burton, N. Jenkins, D. Sharpe, E. Bossanyi, Wind Energy Handbook, Wiley, 2011." J. F. Manwell, J.G. McGowan, A.L. Rogers, Wind Energy Explained, Theory, Design and Application, Wiley, 2012.