This CPD course, Advanced Wind Energy, will cover the fundamental aerodynamic theory of wind turbines, wind turbine control methods, and other relevant topics such as wind turbine noise, wind distribution and capacity factor. 

Suitable for those with an interest in building a solid foundation of wind turbines and gaining an understanding of key design aspects to improve wind turbine performance and reducing their environmental impact.

Both academic practitioners (students and staff) and industry professionals would find this fundamental course relevant and engaging.

For further information

For all queries regarding administration aspects of registration, i.e. dates, fees, etc. please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or by calling the telephone number below.

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 3)

Content

Day 1

• Wind turbine types 
• Wind resource variations and capacity factor 
• Actuator Disc Theory with examples, limitations 
• Wake rotation 
• Introduction to Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEM) Part 1 

Day 2 

• Basis of BEM with examples 
• BEM Theory Part 2
• Accounting for losses in BEM with example calculations
• Dynamic stall, wind turbine design aspects and practical performance aspects

Day 3

• Wind turbine noise and mitigation with example calculations
• Wind turbine control systems, wind turbine methods for power control (FSSR, FSPR, VSSR, VSPR), in-class example calculations for power control
• Generator matching, Yaw control, PID controller
• Aerodynamic methods of turbine control