Texas Tech University
Wind Energy Education
Wind
Energy
Education
2-Year Transfer Curriculum
2 Year Transfer
Curriculum
Sample Course
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WE 1311
Principles of Energy Conversion
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3 Credit Hours
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WE 1311
Required Textbook:
No textbook is required other than the lecture notes.
Reference Books:
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Title: Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
Author: Munson, Young, Okiishi,
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2009
Title: Fundamentals of Physics
Author: Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008
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Expected Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
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Have a basic understanding of wind kinematics (in one, two and three
dimensions) in a vector approach and be able to solve associated problems
Possess the basic knowledge of wind dynamics and the resolution of
associated problems
Understand wind energetics and be able to solve associated problems
Obtain the basic knowledge on wind interaction with obstacles, and
aerodynamic laws
Be familiar with fluid dynamics and their illustration in wind energy
situations
Have basic knowledge of wind generators, their main components, and be
able to solve some associated problems
Understand the thermodynamic considerations associated with wind energy
generation
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Course Units:
Unit I: Wind Measurements
Unit II: Wind Kinematics in one dimension
Unit III: Wind Kinematics in two and three dimensions
Unit IV: Fundamentals of Wind Dynamics
Unit V: Energetic Considerations
Unit VI: Wind flow and its interaction with fixed obstacles
Unit VII: Wind flow and its interaction with moving obstacles
Unit VIII: General properties of wind flows
Unit IX: Wind Energy Generators: Functioning Principles
Unit XI: Thermodynamic considerations related to wind power generation
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Sample Topic:
Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday’s Law
Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction was discovered by
Michael Faraday in the 1830s and is the scientific base for the
operating principles of transformers, electrical motors and generators.
It states: The induced voltage in any closed circuit equals the time rate
of change of the magnetic flux crossing the circuit. In mathematical
symbols:
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Empirical Foundation:
When a magnet is moved through a coil of wire, voltage is
induced in the coil. See Slide 1
1(a): If the magnet is thrust into the coil, the meter deflects
upscale. On the other hand, when the magnet is withdrawn, the
meter deflects downscale, indicating a change in polarity.
1(b): If the wire is in relative motion with respect to the magnet,
similar results are observed.
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Sample Illustrative Slide:
Slide 1: Experiments leading to Faraday’s Law
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Sample Assessment Questions:
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Explain the importance of the relative motion between the
magnetic field and the circuit loop in Faraday’s
experiments.
How can one create an alternating current using
Faraday’s experiments?
As illustrated in slide 2, after a short period of time the
current in coil 1 is not able to induce a current in coil 2.
Why?
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