WIND 2359 - Wind Power Delivery System

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
Components, equipment, and infrastructure used in the production and transmission of electricity as related to wind turbine power.
Prerequisite: WIND 1300.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Explain the operation of power production. 2 - Describe power transmission components. 3 - Identify the operational relationship between a) the generator and convertor b) mechanical energy to electrical energy c) variable speed wind turbines d) wind to rotor dynamics. 4 - Compare the authority of local area, state, and national jurisdiction as related to the electrical grid. 5 - Interpret grid schematics. 6 - Explain wind characteristics and aerodynamics of wind turbines. 7 - Identify and explain wind turbine control systems.