Wind Energy

Durée

36h Th, 16h Pr, 12h Proj.

Nombre de crédits

Enseignant

Thomas Andrianne, Koen Hillewaert

Langue(s) de l'unité d'enseignement

Langue anglaise

Organisation et évaluation

Enseignement au deuxième quadrimestre

Horaire

Horaire en ligne

Unités d'enseignement prérequises et corequises

Les unités prérequises ou corequises sont présentées au sein de chaque programme

Contenus de l'unité d'enseignement

Wind energy is one of the renewable forms of energy available, and is derived from the motion of air on Earth. The kinetic energy of the wind is converted into electrical energy by means of Wind Turbines, via aerodynamic forces exerted on the blades of the turbine rotor.

 

Due to the highly variable operating conditions, low energy density, harsh operating environments, and high loads wind turbines are complex system involving aerodynamic, mechanical and electrical aspects which have very specific characteristics; different types of wind turbines exist depending on the application and the fast paced evolution of the technology.

 

The purpose of this course is to provide a physics-based insight into the main aspects of the design, choice and use of wind turbines. The course spans from the fundamental level (how the wind turbine works) up to the farm level (how to choose a site and operate a wind farm). 

 

The following topics are covered:

 

• General considerations about wind energy
• Aerodynamic models for design and performance prediction
• Control strategies for power maximalisation and durability
• Electrical systems
• Structural aspects
• Wind resource and siting
• Wind turbine development and operation

• Project 1: implementation of a wind turbine model using BEMT with the objective to study the effect of geometry and operating conditions on the performance of the turbine.
• Project 2: a wind tunnel test campaign is planned on a blade of a wind turbine or on a small scale complete horizontal axis wind turbine. Several measurements will be performed, reported and discussed.

Acquis d'apprentissage (objectifs d'apprentissage) de l'unité d'enseignement

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

- Understand the physical principles behind the exchange of forces and energy between wind and turbine

- understand the aerodynamic design in function of the operation conditions and use of the turbine

- predict power and the operation curve of the turbine using simplified methods

- understand and describe the needs, strategies and organs for control

- describe the evolution of the drive train and alternator technology

- Apply the different considerations in the evaluation of the site selection and production losses

- Understand the specific aspects of offshore installation of wind turbines

 

This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.2, II.3, III.1, III.2, III.3, III.4, VI.1, VI.2, VII.2, VII.4 of the MSc in Energy Engineering

Savoirs et compétences prérequis

To efficiently follow this course, it is important to have basic knowledge in fluid mechanics and mathematics.

Activités d'apprentissage prévues et méthodes d'enseignement

Mode d'enseignement (présentiel, à distance, hybride)

Cours donné exclusivement en présentiel


Informations complémentaires:

Face-to-face course 

 

Lectures are mainly theoretical but can include exercise sessions.

 

The course is organized during the second semester over 13 weeks including: 12 lectures, 1 lab session and 1 industrial visit.

 

The planning of the course is presented during the first lecture. Room and timing can be found on CELCAT

Supports de cours, lectures obligatoires ou recommandées

Two textbooks are used in this course.

 

Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application, 2nd Edition

James F. Manwell, Jon G. McGowan, Anthony L. Rogers

ISBN: 978-0-470-68628-7 September 2010 

 

Wind Turbines Fundamentals, Technologies, Application, Economics

Eric Ahu, Horst von Renouard

Modalités d'évaluation et critères

Examen(s) en session

Toutes sessions confondues

- En présentiel

évaluation écrite ( questions ouvertes )

Travail à rendre - rapport


Explications complémentaires:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam (open-ended questions) 

Written work / report

Additional information:

 The final grade is obtained from three contributions:



Written exam (exercises and theory): 60% 

 

Group project: 20% (based on a written report) 

Lab report: 20% (based on a written report) 

 

The groups for both Project and Lab are composed of maximum 3 students.

 

The submission of project and lab reports are mandatory prerequisites for participation to the exam in both the 1st and 2nd session. The grade obtained for the reports are communicated for the 2nd session. Students are thus strongly advised to put sufficient effort into the project. 

The written exam is a closed-book exam. However, students are allowed to take a self-made handwritten summary of 12 one-sided pages. 

Stage(s)

Remarques organisationnelles et modifications principales apportées au cours

The course is jointly taught by Prof. Andrianne, Prof. Hillewaert and external contributors from the energy industry.

All course material is posted weekly on e-campus. 

 

Questions can be addressed daily to dedicated discussion fora on the course web site.

Note that, depending on the sanitary situation, the course organization might need to be adapted.

Contacts

Students are encouraged to actively interact with the instructors, also outside of the lectures. It is recommended to set up an appointment first, and first address any question through the forum.

Prof. Thomas ANDRIANNE - Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics ; t.andrianne@uliege.be; https://www.wind-tunnel.uliege.be 

Prof. Koen HILLEWAERT - Design of Turbomachines and Propulsors, B52/3; Koen.Hillewaert@uliege.be; https://www.designofturbomachines.uliege.be

Association d'un ou plusieurs MOOCs

Aucun MOOC n'est associé à ce cours.