Wind Energy
Study the pros and cons of wind energy as well as how to design windmills and turbines in this comprehensive free course on sustainable and renewable power.
This free online course will introduce you to using the wind as energy. You will study the process by which wind is converted into electricity through an electrical generator and learn about windmills. Finally, delve into emerging designs to reduce the impact on birds. This material will give you a thorough grounding in the many benefits and challenges that come from wind energy.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Fundamentals of Wind Energy
In this module, you will be introduced to wind energy. This will include the historical usage of windmills and the minimum requirements for setting up a windmill. You will learn about some of the different types of windmills. You will study the theoretical Betz limit and the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of windmills. Finally, you will learn how to calculate the power that can be captured by the windmill and the energy available in the wind.
Construction and Design of Wind Turbines
In this module, you will be introduced to the Betz limit and hot to calculate it. You will learn the parts associated with the wind turbine and the material requirements to increase part performance. You will study the optimal materials for the manufacture of wind turbines and their advantages and disadvantages according to the different needs. Finally, you will learn how to calculate the tip speed ratio and how to obtain the maximum power available in the wind.
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