WE5300 Syllabus: Advanced Technical Wind Energy I Fall 2019

01) Instructor Information:

Sections 001 & D01:
Dr. Manohar Chamana
Office: NWI Building, first floor, room 105
Office Hours: By Appt.
Phone: +1 (806) 742-3476
E-mail: Chamana, M <M.Chamana@ttu.edu>

Dr. Andrew Swift

Office: NWI Building, first floor, room 101
Office Hours: W, R; 3-4:30
Phone: +1 (806) 834-1990
E-mail: andy.swift@ttu.edu

Course Information:

Course Number/Name: WE 5300-001 & WE 5300-D01; Advanced Technical Wind Energy I

Class Times: T 5-8 PM

Class Locations: HH 005
Prerequisites: Graduate student at TTU with physical science or engineering
background

Textbooks: Required: 1. The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the
Modern World, by Daniel Yergin.
2. Wind Energy Essentials, by Dr. Rick Walker and Dr. Andy Swift;
Wiley
Optional: Wind Energy Explained; by J. Manwell et. al., Wiley

Class Website: TTU Blackboard System [www.blackboard.ttu.edu]

Technical Assistance: TTU IT Help Desk: (806)742-HELP (806) 742-4357
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ithelpcentral/assistance_request.php
Teaching Assistant &
Course Administrator

Course Specific Requirements for Distance Delivery courses: Courses delivered via distance
education will follow the Principles of Good Practice (web site: Principles of Good Practice ) as
outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and be certified as such.

02) Course Description:

This is a multidisciplinary course intended for students with a physical science or engineering background
wishing to pursue a technical approach to wind energy. It assumes some basic knowledge of STEM
Disciplines. It will educate students in the basic aerodynamic, mechanical and electrical aspects of wind
turbines and modern wind turbine architecture, including the following subject areas: wind
characterization, wind turbine and wind farm architecture, wind energy conversion, rotor aerodynamics,
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electrical systems, and integration with the electric utility grid. Additionally, students will be informed
about business, financial, legal, regulatory, and project development aspects of the industry.

03) Course Purpose:

The purpose of this course is to enhance student’s knowledge in the field of design, modeling,
architecture, and economics of wind turbines. As this course evolves, the student will develop the ability
to understand, conceptualize and analyze the current and future technology of wind power systems.

04) Expected Learning Outcomes:

1. Summarize wind and other renewable technology development and their place in the US utility
generation mix
2. Classify wind turbine and drive-train architectures
3. Distinguish the flow and control of power and torque through a wind turbine drive train
4. Apply descriptors of wind characteristics and energy conversion to include calculation of annual
energy output
5. Explain basic electric circuits, electric generators and identify the configuration of power electronic
systems
6. Derive wind turbine power and efficiency relationships using blade element momentum theory
7. Estimate the performance and loads of an aerodynamic rotor
8. Describe wind farm architecture and electric interconnection
9. Explain wind turbine and wind farm economic descriptors
10. Define the standards and certifications of the wind industry

05) Methods for Evaluating the Expected Learning Outcomes:

The course grade will be governed by student comprehension of the course materials, the ability to
communicate the course concepts both orally and in written form, the ability to apply the course concepts
to new situations, and the ability to research and communicate new topics relevant to the course.
a) Homework and Discussions: Homework will be posted weekly on blackboard and the due date will
typically be one week from the issue date. The home-works will be based on the concepts covered in the
previous class lectures. Discussions: A wind energy related topic or question will be presented for
discussion. Students will be graded individually based on their performance.
b) Final Examination: If you miss an exam or quiz, you will receive a zero unless you notify the
instructor in advance or you can demonstrate an emergency existed that you could not circumvent. The
final will combine aspects of the projects, assignments, homework and tests. The final is mandatory and
will be comprehensive. Exams are uniquely composed for each term and are copyrighted material.
c) Term Projects and Topics: Topics may be chosen from the list below. Students may also propose
project topics with the permission of the instructor. These are individual projects. Time will be devoted
during the semester for discussion and status of the projects and a first draft of the project report and PPT
will be due several weeks before the end of the semester. All final written reports and presentations are
due near the end of the semester. See schedule.
1) Collegiate Wind Competition Design Concepts with the TTU CWC Team
2) Evaluation of a shrouded turbine (or other non-three bladed turbine) concept – energy
and loads performance
3) Wind Turbine Wake Management and Control
4) Microgrids with imbedded wind turbine, solar and battery
5) Wind Driven Water Systems
6) Project using wind software; FAST, QBLADE, WaSP, WindPro
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7) PMU & SCADA Applications

8) Other

d) Project Report and PPT Requirements:

Project Draft: A project draft report and PPT will be due several weeks before the semester ends and
graded as a homework. It is expected that the suggestions provided will be included in the final report.
Reference Sources: Sources, whether publications, those available from the web or other, must be cited
such that they may be accessed by the reader/audience.

Project Presentations: Power Point Presentation

 10 minutes; 7 minute presentation; 3 minute questions

 Title slide should have the name of your project, your name, the class name and date.
 Frame your topic in terms of wind power systems
 Use figures and charts to help explain your project, draw appropriate conclusions and make
recommendations based on your work

Written Report:
 5 to 10 pages in length of text
 All figures and data are not included in the text count
 Must be typed, 1.5 line spacing, 12 point Times New Roman font, with one inch margins
 Cover page should include project name, your name, class name and date
 Contents should include the following sections:
-Introduction, which also frames the project in terms of wind power systems
-Discussion of findings, and analysis
-Results
-Conclusions and recommendations
-References/Works Cited
-Appendix
Deliverables:
 Each individual will submit a hard copy of the final report and power point presentation due at the time
of presentation
 Each individual will provide an electronic copy of both the power point slides and the written report to
be uploaded to website

Grading:
 The grade will be based equally on the oral presentation and written report
 Materials submitted late will be penalized

06) Criteria for Grading:

The assessment and course grade will be based on the following factors and weightings:
• Performance on assigned homework problems and discussions 30%
• Mid Term Examination 15%
• Final examination 15%
• Term Project: Demonstration of the ability to research, organize,
and communicate the findings of the assigned project topic 40%
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Grading:

90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F

The instructor reserves the right to adjust the grade distributions for the entire class; i.e. grade
distributions will not be adjusted for individuals. Late assignments will be penalized. Those not turned in
at all will be given a grade of zero.

07) Course Outline:

Topics presented (may be modified during the course of the semester)
Week 1 1.1 Intro & Wind Energy Overview 1.2 Wind Turbine Architecture
Week 2 2.1 Units and Language of Wind Energy 2.2 Wind Characteristics & Wind
Resource
Week 3 3.1 Conversion of Wind to Shaft Power 3.2 AEO Calculations;
Week 4 4.1 DNV GL Case 1 Single Turbine Project; 4.2 Electrical systems and the utility grid;
siting, acoustics, shadow flicker, Resource Thermal power plants, LCOE Calculations
Measurement
Week 5 5.1 Wind Turbine Aerodynamics I, airfoils, 5.2 the business of Blade
lift, drag. design/construction, manufacturing
Week 6 6.1 Wind Turbine Aerodynamics II, 6.2 Wind turbine controls, structures and
Momentum Theory, BEM codes; Excel loads, O and M, Operational Safety,
modeling, and/or QBLADE modeling Cyber Security, EHS topics
Week 7 7.1 DNV GL Case 2 Wind Turbine 7.2 Wind turbine design, IEC Codes
Technology overview
Week 8 Mid-Term Review Mid-Term Examination
Week 9 9.1 Electric Power systems & Electric 9.2 Wind turbine siting and wind farm
Generators design
Week 10 10.1 Grid Integration 10.2 Wind Power Finance and Pro Forma
Week 11 11.1 DNV GL Case 3 Multi-Turbine Project 11.2 Power System Economics
Week 12 12.1 Micro-grids, DERs 12.2 Corporate and Industrial
Week 13 13.1 DNV GL Case 4 Offshore 13.2 Social and Environmental Impacts
Week 14 14.1 Power Grid Resiliency 14.2 Regulatory issues
Week 15 Project Presentations Project Presentations
Dist. Students Submit Voice Over PPT. Dist. Students Submit Voice Over PPT.
Final examination Students will be given 24 hours to
complete the 2.5 hour examination on
line
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08) Evaluation: Homework/Project/Report Assignment/Examinations:

1) Assignments will issued at the end of class session.

2) Homework assignments, projects, or papers and their due dates will be announced in class and posted
on Blackboard (Typically, a week from the date issued). Students missing a class will be responsible for
contacting the instructor or other students to find out if an assignment was delivered. .
3) All assignments completed by students should be submitted on Blackboard, on or before the due date.
Those not turned in at all will be given a grade of zero.
4) Papers/projects are to be typed, using Times New Roman 12 Font, 1.5 spacing, and 1 inch margins on
each side.
5) Students are responsible for writing their own papers, which means “cutting and pasting” from Internet
websites is not allowed. Please include appropriate references and citations for any materials used as the
basis of your work.
6) Homework assignments are not team projects, with the exception of specific team assignments. Do
not claim the work of others as your own.
7) Examinations and Quizzes will be, open book; computers, notes and calculators are allowed.

9) Attendance:
In Class students are expected to attend class. Distance students are expected to watch the class lectures
posted on a weekly basis. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day (as defined by OP
34.19) should make that intention known to the instructor prior to the absence in order to receive
accommodations prescribed by OP 34.19. Absences due to a death or illness will be excused
provided proper documentation is submitted no later than the first class the student attends after
the absence

10) Disability Policy:

As per OP 34.22, any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to
meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary
arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during
the instructor’s office hours. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom
accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been
provided. For additional information, you may contact the Student Disability Services office at 335 West
Hall or 806-742-2405. The class also follows and complies with O.P. 10.08 Americans with Disabilities
ACT (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

11) Cell Phones, PDAs, MP3 Players, etc..:

The use of any electronic devices except laptop computers being used to take notes is not permitted
during class unless otherwise approved by the instructor.

12) Academic Misconduct: It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a
spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own
any work that they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious
offense and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension.
As per OP 34.12, if the faculty member determines according to Part II B 2 of the Student
Handbook that academic dishonesty has occurred and assigns a grade of F for the course, the grade of F
will stand as a final grade, notwithstanding a subsequent withdrawal from the course by the student. The
faculty member shall notify the registrar of the intention to assign a grade of F for the course, in addition
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to the notifications of the department chairperson and the student’s academic dean, as provided in Part II
B 2 of the Student Handbook.

13) Student Grade Appeals: As per OP 34.03, the student will have the right to appeal the
receipt of a failing grade in a course through the established grade appeal procedure. The student may not
appeal a failing grade given for a class assignment or exam.

14) Military Personnel Ordered to Active Duty: As per OP 34.13: Please see
instructor.

15) Operational Procedures (OP): The University’s Operational Procedures can be

viewed/downloaded from http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/

16) Course Outline note that this syllabus course outline is a “work in progress” and is subject
to change throughout the course of the semester.

18) This distance education course follows the Principles of Good Practice for elearning
as documented at: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/elearning/faculty/

19) Technical problems and troubleshooting may follow the preset procedure. In
case of issues contact 1, the class’ IT support; 2, Class instructor(s); 3, TTU IT HELP CENTRAL
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ithelpcentral/

20) Distance Learning Library services are available for registered TTU distance
students
http://library.ttu.edu/help/dis_learn.php

21) Language pertaining to academic accommodation follows TTU SDS

policy and requirements.
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/sds/. SDS also offers a supplemental academic enhancement
program for students with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, the
TECHniques Center. The TECHniques Center is a fee-for-service program that provides one-on-one,
regularly scheduled content and study skills tutoring, as well as weekly meetings with an academic
counselor

22) Statement about observance of religious holidays: The class follows TTU
policy O.P. 34.19. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP34.19.pdf. "Religious holy day" means a holy
day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax
Code §11.20. 2. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known
in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance
of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for
that day within a reasonable time after the absence. 3. A student who is excused under section 2 may not
be penalized for the absence; however, the instructor may respond appropriately if the student fails to
complete the assignment satisfactorily.