Wind Energy Systems
Energy Systems Engineering
Faculty of Technology
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Energy Systems | TEM346 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ercüment KARAKAŞ
Associate Prof. Dr. Özcan ATLAM
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Learns wind energy dynamics and turbine types
2) Application of wind turbine systems
3) Wind farm design
4) Calculate wind energy
5) Classify wind turbines
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 3 | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 5 | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Renewable Energy Systems
Course Contents
Wind energy potential Lanchester-Betz limit. The tip speed ratio (?) of a wind turbine, the Cp-? characteristic of the wind turbine. Wind energy potential estimation Weibull-Rayleigh statistical distribution function. Calculation of the energy carried by the wind in a given time T. An example of the energy calculation obtained by the annual distribution function of the wind speed measured in a typical location. Wind turbine concepts and generator types. The concept of constant speed, the concept of variable speed in generators used in wind turbines. Single-line diagrams for electricity generation from wind turbines. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods and control in wind turbines. Tip speed ratio (TSR) MPPT method. Power Signal Feedback (PSF) MPPT method. Hill Climb Search (HCS) MPPT method.
Weekly Schedule
1) Wind speed measurement and potential energy2) Electro-mechanical transformation analyzes in wind energy system.
3) Wind turbine structures and types.
4) Turbine conversion coefficient, torque and angular velocity multipliers
5) Wind speed – turbine mechanical power conversion coefficient characteristics
6) Generators and their types
7) Generator electrical output characteristics at different wind speeds
8) Performance model of the turbine-generator system
9) System losses and efficiency analysis
10) Wind turbine control methods
11) Analysis and comparison of control methods
12) Wind turbine maximum power point detection methods
13) Efficiency in wind turbines
14) Installation of a wind turbine and review of the project file
15) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Paul Gipe, Wind Energy Basics: A Guide to Small and Micro Wind Systems, 1999.
2- J. F. Manwell, J. G. McGowan, A. L. rogers, Wind Energy Explained, Design and Applications, 2002.
3- Dan Chiras, Wind Power Basics: A Green Energy Guide, 2010.
4- Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi, Wind Energy, An Introduction, CRC Press, 2016.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Simulation
5) Case Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required