How tall is a modern wind turbine and how can it possibly generate power from the wind? This course gives an overview of key aspects in wind energy engineering. Whether you are looking for general insight in this green technology or your ambition is to pursue a career in wind energy engineering, 'Wind Energy' is an excellent starting point.
Experts located in the wind pioneering country of Denmark will take you on a tour through the most fundamental disciplines of wind energy research such as wind measurements and resource assessment, aerodynamics, wind turbine technology, structural mechanics, materials, financial and electrical systems.
You will gain a rational understanding of wind energy engineering and, through hands-on exercises, you will learn to perform wind energy calculations based on simple models. Working with the different course disciplines will give you a taste of what wind energy engineering is all about. This allows you to identify the most interesting or relevant aspects of wind energy engineering to be pursued in your future studies or in your professional career.
View our video: https://youtu.be/he4UWTGHxrY
Offered By
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
About this Course
4.7
1,302 ratings
Skills you will gain
Wind EnergyMaterialsWind PowerWind Energy Engineering
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1About this course
This module gives you an overview of the course content and learning objectives. You will see the recommended prerequisites for following the course and find out how to earn points towards your course certificate.
1 video (Total 4 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
7 readings
Course video5m
Learning objectives3m
Course elements8m
Pre-requisites8m
Grading policy8m
Code of Conduct5m
Provide your feedback5m
1 practice exercise
Math pre-requisites20m
Introduction to wind energy
In this module, you will learn why there is a need for wind energy and how wind energy projects are planned. When you have completed the module, you will be able to explain why there is a need for wind energy and what an EIA is. You will also know how to get the most out of the course through interaction with other course participants.
2 videos (Total 17 min), 3 readings
3 readings
Activity: Get to know your peers10m
Supporting literature10m
Provide your feedback10m
Week
2Wind resources
It is all about the wind! In this module you will learn how the wind varies with height and during the day and night. You will find out how the wind power density and the power production can be modeled for an area based on different terrain properties. When you have completed the module, you will be able to apply basic engineering models for wind speed and determine the annual energy production for a wind turbine.
2 videos (Total 26 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 readings
Introduction to quiz: Wind profiles and wind resources20m
Supporting literature10m
Provide your feedback10m
1 practice exercise
Wind profiles and wind resources20m
Test and measurements
‘Test and measurements’ is about different ways to measure the wind and how to to interpret wind observations. When you have completed this module, you will be able to analyse measured wind data and determine the mean wind speed and turbulence.
3 videos (Total 36 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 videos
Important concepts used in wind energy9m
Wind Scanner - remote sensing of wind18m
3 readings
Introduction to quiz: Wind data analysis20m
Supporting literature10m
Provide your feedback10m
1 practice exercise
Wind data analysiss
Week
3Economy
In this module you will learn about financial aspects during the entire lifetime of a wind turbine. When you have completed the module, you will be able to perform simple calculations for assessing wind farm projects and for calculating the cost of energy from wind.
3 videos (Total 28 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 readings
Introduction to quiz: Economics of wind energy20m
Supporting literature10m
Provide your feedback10m
2 practice exercises
Economics of wind energy - Net Present Value (NPV)20m
Economics of wind energy - Levellised Cost of Energy (LCoE)40m
Wind turbine technology
It is now time to focus on the wind turbine itself. In this module you will learn about different wind turbine designs including the modern three-bladed turbine. When you have completed the module, you will be able to account for the configuration and energy production of different wind turbine designs.
2 videos (Total 17 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 readings
Introduction to quiz: Wind energy technology concepts20m
Supporting literature10m
Provide your feedback10m
1 practice exercise
Wind Energy Technology Concepts40m
Week
4Aerodynamics
This module on ‘Aerodynamics’ will outline the fundamental principle of a wind turbine and you will learn what makes it turn. When you have completed the module, you will be able to carry out calculations of thrust and power for a wind turbine.
2 videos (Total 18 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 readings
Introduction to Quiz: Aerodynamics20m
Supporting literature10m
Provide your feedback10m
2 practice exercises
Aerodynamics - 1D Momentum theorys
Aerodynamics - Rotational theory and velocity triangle at r = 40ms
Materials
Wind turbines are composed of a variety of materials. In order to create stronger and lighter wind turbine components, especially the blades, new types of materials are being invented. When you have completed this module, you will be able to calculate the mass of a turbine blade based on different material’s properties.
3 videos (Total 30 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 videos
Material requirements for wind turbine blades11m
Composite materials for wind turbine blades9m
3 readings
Introduction to quiz: Wind turbine blade20m
Supporting literature10m
Provide your feedback10m
2 practice exercises
Stresses in the blade cross section20m
The weight of a wind turbine blade20m
4.7
376 Reviews24%
started a new career after completing these courses
21%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Top Reviews
By VG•Nov 15th 2016
Very intersting course, using various fields of engineering (mechanics, structures, fluid dynamics, electricty...) and project management. Recommanded to have a good overview of wind energy !
By VG•Sep 12th 2018
Some things are a bit complex to understand , but a great coverage of all aspects of wind energy sector ,which will definitely help learners for better understanding of wind energy
Instructors
Merete Badger
Senior ScientistDepartment of Wind Energy
Alma Salnaja
Student helperDepartment of Wind Energy
Lars Pilgaard Mikkelsen
Associate ProfessorDepartment of Wind Energy
Ameya Sathe
PostdocDepartment of Wind Energy
Vladimir Fedorov
ResearcherDepartment of Wind Energy
Tom Cronin
Special advisorDepartment of Wind Energy
Torben Krogh Mikkelsen
Professor of Remote Sensing for Wind EnergyDepartment of Wind Energy
Morten Hartvig Hansen
ProfessorDepartment of Wind Energy
Niels-Erik Clausen
Associate professorDepartment of Wind Energy
Bonnie Ram
Guest Senior ResearcherDepartment of Wind Energy
Sven-Erik Gryning
Dr. Scient. and PhDDepartment of Wind Energy
Kim Branner
Senior Research ScientistDepartment of Wind Energy
Poul Ejnar Sørensen
ProfessorDepartment of Wind Energy
Hilmar Kjartansson Danielsen
Senior ResearcherDepartment of Wind Energy
Henrik Bredmose
Associate professorDepartment of Wind Energy
About Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
DTU focuses on research in technical and natural sciences that contributes to the development of society. As an industrially orientated university, our goal is to supply high-level international research based on combining theory with constructing models and empirical methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
Aerodynamics, how to find the right values of a and a'?
1.The formula for finding x = ({Omega}* R )/v_0
2.Solve[16 a^3 - 24 a^2 + a (9 - 3 x^2) - 1 + x^2 == 0, a]
3. a is in interval (0<a<1)
4. a' = (1 - 3 a)/(4 a - 1)
How many numbers after comma I should enter?
Coursera takes in unlimited about of numbers after comma, but we suggest you enter by approximation of 0.01, in cases where the answer is larger then 10000, the decimals are not necessary.
Economics: Having problems with negative values!
All answers are asked to be entered in absolute value.
Economics: I am having problems with calculating NPV!
You have included the present value of the decommissioning cost in the NPV calculation. We have not asked you to do that, so that is why answer is outside the range, but including these costs could also be done, so you are not entirely wrong.
More questions? Visit the Learner Help Center.
Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education,
partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.
© 2019 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
