MAE 4021

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MAE 4021
Wind Power

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

Main features of energy conversion by wind turbines. Emphasis on characterization of the atmospheric boundary layer, aerodynamics of horizontal axis wind turbines, and performance prediction. Structural effects, power train considerations, siting, and wind farm planning. Senior Design version of MAE 4020. Senior Design report required.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MAE 3230 (or equivalent) or MAE 3050, MAE 3250. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAE 4300.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: senior standing or permission of instructor.

When Offered Fall.

Satisfies Requirement Fulfills Senior Design requirement. 

Comments Co-meets with MAE 4020/MAE 5020.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4020, MAE 5020

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 13243 MAE 4021   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode:

    Fulfills MechE senior design requirement.

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