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Who this course is for:
- Those passionate about wind energy
- Individuals with a keen interest in wind power
- Electrical power engineers interested in wind technology
- Students studying electrical engineering with a focus on wind energy
- Anyone seeking knowledge about wind energy systems
- Absolute beginners with no prior experience in the field of wind power
What you’ll learn:Â
- Types of wind turbines
- Power extracted by the turbine from the wind
- Factors affecting wind speed and density
- Wind turbine generator characteristics
- Wind turbines spacing
- Wind farm feasibility study
- Aerodynamics of wind turbines
- Pitch-controlled wind turbines
- Passive stall controlled wind turbines
- Active stall controlled wind turbines
- Maximum power point tracking in wind turbines
- Electricity generation using wind turbines
- The types of turbine towers
Requirements:Â
- No prior knowledge is required to take this course
The only wind energy course out there with everything you need to know about Wind Energy from A to Z.
Upon completing this wind energy course, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of wind energy systems. This includes a deep understanding of fundamental components, the influencing factors in wind generation, various probability distribution functions employed to depict wind data, and the intricacies of conducting a wind feasibility study.
Learn the different control systems used in the wind turbine and the types of electrical generators utilized and you will be able to simulate the wind turbine system in both ETAP and MATLAB programs.
Bonus Gift: 231 Pages of Wind Energy Course Slides.
You will also get the presentation slides from the Wind Energy Course, providing a valuable resource for those interested or seeking a reference for themselves.
Enroll in this course if you are seeking a comprehensive, in-depth learning experience in Wind Energy.
Learn everything you need about electrical substations, electricity generation, and high voltage generation, visit my profile to know more.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned about wind energy.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Basics Of Wind Turbine | |||
| Introduction To Wind Energy | 00:00:00 | ||
| Selection Of Type Of Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Rotor Solidity And Selection Of Number Of Rotor Blades | 00:00:00 | ||
| Gearbox In Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Power Available In The Wind Spectra | 00:00:00 | ||
| Power Extracted By The Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Betz Limit And Maximum Rotor Efficiency | 00:00:00 | ||
| Factors Affecting Wind Speed And Density - Height Of Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Factors Affecting Air Density | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Applied Force On Wind Turbine, Torque Coefficient And The Importance Of The TSR | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 3 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wind Turbine Generator Characteristics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 4 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Effect Of Rotor Diameter And Generator Size On Power | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wind Turbines Spacing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Wind Feasibility Study And Probability Distribution Functions | |||
| Wind Farm Feasibility Study | 00:00:00 | ||
| Important Statistical Definitions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 5 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 6 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Method Of Bins | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weibull And Rayleigh Probability Density Functions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Determination Of Weibull Parameters | 00:00:00 | ||
| Important Note On Weibull Distribution | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 7 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Determination Of Weibull Parameters Using Graphical Method | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 8 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 9 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Quick Note On Weibull Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Power Control Of Wind Turbines | |||
| Power Control Of Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Aerodynamics Of Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Pitch Controlled Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Passive Stall Controlled Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Active Stall Controlled Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Maximum Power Point Tracking Wind Turbines (MPPT) | |||
| Introduction To Maximum Power Point Tracking Wind Turbines (MPPT) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) Control | 00:00:00 | ||
| Optimal Torque Control (OT) MPPT Algorithm | 00:00:00 | ||
| Power Signal Feedback (PSF) Control | 00:00:00 | ||
| Perturbation And Observation (P&O) Or Hill-Climb Searching (HCS) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Types Of Wind Electrical Generators | |||
| Electricity Generation Using Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wound Rotor Synchronous Generator (WRSG) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Brushless Permanent Magnet DC Generator (PMDC) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Squirrel-Cage Induction Generator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wound Rotor Induction Generator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Different Types Of Towers | |||
| Introduction To Different Types Of Towers | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tubular Steel Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Lattice Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Concrete Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hybrid Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Braking System In Wind Turbine | |||
| Introduction To Brakes In Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Rotor Brakes In Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Pitch Drive Or Aerodynamic Brakes In Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - ETAP Simulation For A Wind Energy System | |||
| Simulation Of A Wind Turbine System Using ETAP Program | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - MATLAB Simulation For A Wind Energy System | |||
| Introduction To MATLAB Simulation Of Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Introduction To Cp Model And Lookup Table In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| Cp Plotting In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| Cp Lookup Table In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| Modeling And Simulation Of Wind Turbine Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Modeling And Simulation Of Wind Turbine Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Introduction To MPPT In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| MPPT Simulation In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Those passionate about wind energy
- Individuals with a keen interest in wind power
- Electrical power engineers interested in wind technology
- Students studying electrical engineering with a focus on wind energy
- Anyone seeking knowledge about wind energy systems
- Absolute beginners with no prior experience in the field of wind power
What you’ll learn:Â
- Types of wind turbines
- Power extracted by the turbine from the wind
- Factors affecting wind speed and density
- Wind turbine generator characteristics
- Wind turbines spacing
- Wind farm feasibility study
- Aerodynamics of wind turbines
- Pitch-controlled wind turbines
- Passive stall controlled wind turbines
- Active stall controlled wind turbines
- Maximum power point tracking in wind turbines
- Electricity generation using wind turbines
- The types of turbine towers
Requirements:Â
- No prior knowledge is required to take this course
The only wind energy course out there with everything you need to know about Wind Energy from A to Z.
Upon completing this wind energy course, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of wind energy systems. This includes a deep understanding of fundamental components, the influencing factors in wind generation, various probability distribution functions employed to depict wind data, and the intricacies of conducting a wind feasibility study.
Learn the different control systems used in the wind turbine and the types of electrical generators utilized and you will be able to simulate the wind turbine system in both ETAP and MATLAB programs.
Bonus Gift: 231 Pages of Wind Energy Course Slides.
You will also get the presentation slides from the Wind Energy Course, providing a valuable resource for those interested or seeking a reference for themselves.
Enroll in this course if you are seeking a comprehensive, in-depth learning experience in Wind Energy.
Learn everything you need about electrical substations, electricity generation, and high voltage generation, visit my profile to know more.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned about wind energy.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Basics Of Wind Turbine | |||
| Introduction To Wind Energy | 00:00:00 | ||
| Selection Of Type Of Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Rotor Solidity And Selection Of Number Of Rotor Blades | 00:00:00 | ||
| Gearbox In Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Power Available In The Wind Spectra | 00:00:00 | ||
| Power Extracted By The Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Betz Limit And Maximum Rotor Efficiency | 00:00:00 | ||
| Factors Affecting Wind Speed And Density - Height Of Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Factors Affecting Air Density | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Applied Force On Wind Turbine, Torque Coefficient And The Importance Of The TSR | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 3 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wind Turbine Generator Characteristics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 4 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Effect Of Rotor Diameter And Generator Size On Power | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wind Turbines Spacing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Wind Feasibility Study And Probability Distribution Functions | |||
| Wind Farm Feasibility Study | 00:00:00 | ||
| Important Statistical Definitions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 5 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 6 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Method Of Bins | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weibull And Rayleigh Probability Density Functions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Determination Of Weibull Parameters | 00:00:00 | ||
| Important Note On Weibull Distribution | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 7 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Determination Of Weibull Parameters Using Graphical Method | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 8 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Example 9 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Quick Note On Weibull Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Power Control Of Wind Turbines | |||
| Power Control Of Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Aerodynamics Of Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Pitch Controlled Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Passive Stall Controlled Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Active Stall Controlled Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Maximum Power Point Tracking Wind Turbines (MPPT) | |||
| Introduction To Maximum Power Point Tracking Wind Turbines (MPPT) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) Control | 00:00:00 | ||
| Optimal Torque Control (OT) MPPT Algorithm | 00:00:00 | ||
| Power Signal Feedback (PSF) Control | 00:00:00 | ||
| Perturbation And Observation (P&O) Or Hill-Climb Searching (HCS) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Types Of Wind Electrical Generators | |||
| Electricity Generation Using Wind Turbines | 00:00:00 | ||
| Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wound Rotor Synchronous Generator (WRSG) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Brushless Permanent Magnet DC Generator (PMDC) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Squirrel-Cage Induction Generator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Wound Rotor Induction Generator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Different Types Of Towers | |||
| Introduction To Different Types Of Towers | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tubular Steel Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Lattice Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Concrete Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hybrid Wind Turbine Tower | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Braking System In Wind Turbine | |||
| Introduction To Brakes In Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Rotor Brakes In Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Pitch Drive Or Aerodynamic Brakes In Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - ETAP Simulation For A Wind Energy System | |||
| Simulation Of A Wind Turbine System Using ETAP Program | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - MATLAB Simulation For A Wind Energy System | |||
| Introduction To MATLAB Simulation Of Wind Turbine | 00:00:00 | ||
| Introduction To Cp Model And Lookup Table In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| Cp Plotting In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| Cp Lookup Table In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| Modeling And Simulation Of Wind Turbine Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Modeling And Simulation Of Wind Turbine Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Introduction To MPPT In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
| MPPT Simulation In MATLAB Simulink | 00:00:00 | ||
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