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Apr 19, 2024
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ENGR 630 - Wind Energy (3 units)
Introduction to wind energy and the development of the wind power industry.
Recommended Preparation: ENGR 600 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. assess the use of wind energy as a sustainable future energy in response to online discussion questions focused on this topic and in case study assignments.
2. appraise and describe the improvement of wind turbines in reliability and performance by comparing today’s wind turbines with earlier models.
3. research and discuss the historical and societal perspectives regarding the use of wind turbines for mechanical and electrical power generation for renewable energy.
4. describe the meteorological aspects of wind energy and the environmental, political, and economic issues associated with wind power.
5. evaluate wind power potential at particular locations based on meteorological, societal, and economic considerations.
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