Summer University in Wind Energy:
Wind turbine technology, grid integration, wind resources
Period: August 10 – August 21, 2009
Credits: 3 ECTS
Background: Wind power is a very successful technology with steadily increasing importance. Wind energy installed throughout the world generates the equivalent electricity need of 47 million Europeans. And this is just the beginning. In 2020 wind power is expected to deliver 12% of global electricity demand, create 2.3 million jobs and make a substantial contribution to reduction of the CO2-emmisions.
Objective: The aim of the summer university program is to give you a general understanding of wind energy, and insight and knowledge in technologies related to the design, development and operating of wind energy systems. The focus is on electrical and mechanical aspects of wind power and power system integration, and will give you knowledge on a wide range of technologies of wind power. The summer school is based on absolutely front-knowledge and technology, combining the scientific research and knowledge of DTU and Risø with teaching and guidance. DTU has been engaged in wind energy research and education since the 1970’ies and has offered a dedicated MSc education in wind power since 2001.
Contents: The course will focus on various aspects of wind power generation, siting and integration of wind power plants. Both experimental and theoretical issues will be addressed. Laboratory and field exercises will be a part of the summer school. Furthermore, a modern wind farm will be visited. Students will work in teams of 2-3.
Prerequisite qualifications: Must be approaching the end of their bachelor studies and have completed a minimum of 2 years bachelor studies in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, and have completed courses in basic math and programming. Fluent oral and written English. Approval from home university is required.
Evaluation: Reports and discussions of the reports.
Assessment: Approved / not approved.
Complete information on the course will be given later.
Coordinators
Prof. Jens Nørkær Sørensen Prof. Søren Larsen
Technical University of Denmark Technical University of Denmark
Department of Mechanical Engineering Wind Energy Department
Building 403 Risoe DTU, Building 18
2800 Kgs. Lyngby 4000 Roskilde
Denmark Denmark
Phone: +45 4525 4314 Phone: +45 4677 5012
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