Wind Energy Applications

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Wind power, available mechanical energy and power to be transferred to the wind turbine. Mechanical power from a wind turbine, maximum efficiency (Betz Limit), Fundamental measurement data characteristics for potential wind power. Types of wind turbines ( - horizontal and vertical axis turbines). Fundamental performance terms ( tip speed ratio (TSR), torque coefficient (CT), turbine power coefficient (Cp), induction velocity factor (a), solidity factor). According to turbine types, explanation of thrust,drag and lift forces on the blades. Aerofoil shape on the turbines. Wind turbine output torque – rotational speed (T-w) curves and test at operating different conditions (turbin structural shape, pitch angle and wind velocities). Definations of mechanical load types (elevator, pump, electric generator etc. ) and their input (T-w) characterizations for wind turbines. Torque or speed gaining via mechanical power transmission tools with gear/pulley strap . System performance model. According to mechanical koad type, analysis of fundamental terms linking power such as force, torque, rotational speed, tangential velocity in motion, mechanical power, voltage, current and efficiency. Mechanical applications (lifting weight, water pumping , thrust force for transportation vehicle/boats). Generating electricity applications (battery charge, lighting bulb and other electrical load) via driving a electric generator by wind turbine. Hydroelectric energy storage applications by wind turbines. Other sample experiments and relating calculations assisted with demostrations in laboratory. *Based on the educational principle of learning by doing and experiencing, realazing this course is better in the laboratory environment class where theory, observation and experiment are combined.

Weekly Schedule

1) Wind power, available mechanical energy and power to be transferred to the wind turbine. Mechanical power from a wind turbine, maximum efficiency (Betz Limit),
2) Fundamental measurement data characteristics for potential wind power. Types of wind turbines ( - horizontal and vertical axis turbines).
3) Fundamental performance terms ( tip speed ratio (TSR), torque coefficient (CT), turbine power coefficient (Cp), induction velocity factor (a), solidity factor).
4) According to turbine types, explanation of thrust,drag and lift forces on the blades. Aerofoil shape on the turbines.
5) Wind turbine output torque – rotational speed (T-w) curves and test at operating different conditions (turbin structural shape, pitch angle and wind velocities).
6) Definations of mechanical load types (elevator, pump, electric generator etc. ) and their input (T-w) characterizations for wind turbines.
7) Mechanical power transmission tools with gear/pulley strap, system performance model.
8) According to mechanical koad type, analysis of fundamental terms linking power such as force, torque, rotational speed, tangential velocity in motion, mechanical power, voltage, current and efficiency.
9) Midterm exam
10) Mechanical applications (lifting weight, water pumping, thrust force for transportation vehicle/boats).
11) Generating electricity applications (battery charge, lighting bulb and other electrical load) via driving a electric generator by wind turbine.
12) Other applications samples- Hydroelectric energy storage applications by wind turbines.
13) Other sample experiments and relating calculations assisted with demostrations in laboratory.
14) Other sample experiments and relating calculations assisted with demostrations in laboratory.
15) Other sample experiments and relating calculations assisted with demostrations in laboratory.
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required