WIND 210 Residential Wind Energy Systems
Residential Wind Energy Systems introduces the learner to the basics of wind energy systems in the application of residential or small scale renewable electrical energy system. Residential Wind will provide the learner with an understanding and application of residential wind system design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
Cross Listed Courses
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Prerequisite
Instructor Permission
Corequisite
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Notes
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WIND 210Residential Wind Energy Systems
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Prerequisite Narrative
Instructor Permission
Corequisite Narrative
N/A
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
III. Catalog Course Description
Residential Wind Energy Systems introduces the learner to the basics of wind energy systems in the application of residential or small scale renewable electrical energy system. Residential Wind will provide the learner with an understanding and application of residential wind system design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Define wind power and explain its importance
- Describe the history, current state and projected future of the wind power industry
- Describe the role of wind power in the global energy portfolio
- Describe VAWT and HAWT and aerodynamic operating principles of wind turbines
- Compare and contrast small scale wind versus utility scale wind turbine operations
- Describe the operation of various wind turbine control systems
- Describe how wind turbines are rated and calculate wind turbine capacity factor
- Identify using a wind resource map a suitable location for a wind turbine generator
- Describe various components of a wind turbine and how they interact together to produce electricity
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Students will be assessed using a variety of methods to ensure completion of student learning outcomes.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements