MAE 4021

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 17, 2025 8:55AM EDT

MAE 4021
Wind Power

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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, offshore. Senior Design version of MAE 4020. Senior Design report required.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 MAE 3230 (or equivalent) or MAE 3050, MAE 3270. Corequisites: None.

Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Enrollment limited to: seniors.

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 terms offered (None)

Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Students will be able to understand the need for carbon-free energy production and the functions of wind turbines.
  • Students will be able to calculate mean wind fields.
  • Students will be able to analyze the aerodynamics of wind turbine blades.
  • Students will be able to predict efficiency of energy extraction.
  • Students will be able to understand the basics of electrical generators and mechanical to electrical energy conversion.
  • Students will be able to know how to choose sites for turbines and wind farms.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to design a wind power system or component.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one project. Combined with: MAE 4020, MAE 5020

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18442 MAE 4021   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Barthelmie, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: MAE 3230 (or equivalent) or MAE 3050, MAE 3270.

  • 19018 MAE 4021   PRJ 601

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Senior design project for the course for students in Mechanical Engineering within their last two semesters of graduating.