EST 1311 - WIND POWER SYSTEMS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course covers the foundations of wind power systems, from citing to design and monitoring to maintenance routines. The course will focus on simulated and real hands-on skills related to the key aspects of wind power. Wind resource evaluation, regulatory citing requirements, and environmental impact studies will comprise the citing unit of the course. Turbine mechanics, aerodynamics, electrical grid interface considerations, and sensor monitoring strategies will be covered in the design and monitoring unit. Finally, the structural health monitoring, maintenance, and decommissioning of wind turbine will comprise the maintenance routines.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency

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