Wind Power Engineering Course Schedule
Day 1
Wind Power Fundamentals (1 hour)
- The evolving role of wind power in sustainable energy.
- Wind resources in North America: A snapshot.
- Wind resource evaluation and site selection
Wind Power (2 hours)
- Mechanisms of wind energy conversion.
- Unpacking concepts: Annual Energy Production (AEP), capacity factor, and the power curve.
- An in-depth look into wind turbine components and structures.
- Designing optimal wind farm layouts.
Mechanical System (1 hour)
- Aerodynamics and design principles behind wind turbine blades.
- The role of pitch and yaw systems.
- Drive train and gearbox systems.
Electrical System (1hour)
- Wind turbine generators
- Direct drive generators
- Transformers
- Converter systems
Offshore wind (1 hour)
- Why offshore wind? The rationale, benefits, and challenges.
- Introduction to floating offshore wind systems.
Day 2:
Design for harsh environment (1 hour)
- Lightning protection system design
- Aerodynamic noise
- Converter systems and electrical noise
- Predictive maintenance systems
- The role of drones in wind blade inspection.
Grid Integration (2 hour)
- Unpacking collector systems and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) for offshore wind.
- Understanding IEEE Standards in grid integration.
- Techniques and technology: Fault Ride-Through, voltage and frequency ride-through, and the integration of energy storage systems.
Case Studies and Real-World Applications (2 hours)
- Calculating Annual Energy Production
- Power quality issues in small wind farms
- Lightning protection system, grounding, and bonding.
- Bearing issues caused by converter harmonics.
- Real-world applications of course concepts.
Final Assessment and Q&A Session (1 hour)
- Assessment to gauge knowledge gained from the course.
- Q&A session to clarify doubts and deepen understanding of topics covered.
- Key points from the course during the wrap-up session.
- Feedback on assessment performance and areas for improvement.
COURSE TIMETABLE:
Start: 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
