ECEA 5350 Wind Turbine Sensors
2nd course in the Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization
Instructors: Jay Mendelson, MSME, Lecturer
You will learn about how wind turbines generate and transmit power to the AC grid. We then explain the major power generation components of wind turbines, and how sensors enable condition monitoring of all components. We reference all the sensors that are used for system monitoring. Then we do a deep dive into how each of these sensors work.
There is no lab work in this course, so you will not need to buy any components.
Prior knowledge needed: ECEA 5349 Electric Vehicle Sensors
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the electromechanical energy generation and transmission systems used in wind turbines
- Understand how wind turbines are built and where sensors provide continuous monitoring of performance
- Specify the correct sensor for a wind turbine application
Syllabus
Duration: 13 hours
In this module, students will learn about wind turbine architecture and how wind energy is captured.
Duration: 13 hours
In this module, students will learn about electromechanical components and sensors that monitor them.
Duration: 15 hours
In this module, students will learn about electrical power generation and sensors to monitor it.
Duration: 6 hours
In this module, students will learn how to measure wind speed, and shaft rotation as well as calculating the wind speed using time of flight, and doppler shift.
Duration: 2 hours
This module contains materials for the proctored final exam for MS-EE degree students. If you've upgraded to the for-credit version of this course, please make sure you review the additional for-credit materials in the Introductory module and anywhere else they may be found.
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Grading
Assignment | Percentage of Grade |
Week 1: Assignment: How Wind Turbines Work | 15% |
| Week 1: Quiz | 2.5% |
Week 2: Assignment 2: Electromechanical Components | 15% |
| Week 2: Quiz | 2.5% |
Week 3: Assignment 3: Power Generation and System Monitoring | 15% |
| Week 3: Quiz | 2.5% |
Week 4: Assignment: Sensors Critical to Wind Turbine Performance | 15% |
| Week 4: Quiz | 2.5% |
Week 5: Final Exam | 30% |
Letter Grade Rubric
Letter Grade | Minimum Percentage |
A | 90% |
B | 80% |
C | 70% |
D | 60% |
F | 50% |