ECEA 5350 Wind Turbine Sensors

2nd course in the Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization

Instructors: Jay Mendelson, MSME, Lecturer​Ìý

You will learn about how wind turbines generate and transmit power to the AC grid. We then explain theÌýmajor 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.Ìý

There is no lab work in this course, so you will not need to buy any components.

Prior knowledge needed:ÌýECEA 5349ÌýElectric 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: 13Ìýhours

In this module, students will learn about wind turbine architecture and how wind energy is captured.

Duration: 13Ìýhours

In this module, students will learn about electromechanical components and sensors that monitor them.

Duration: 15Ìýhours

In this module, students will learn about electrical power generation and sensors to monitor it.

Duration: 6Ìýhours

In this module, students will learn how to measure wind speed, and shaft rotation as well asÌýcalculatingÌýthe wind speed using time of flight, and doppler shift.

Duration: 2Ìýhours

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.

To learn about ProctorU's exam proctoring, system test links, and privacy policy, visitÌýwww.colorado.edu/ecee/online-masters/current-students/proctoru.

Grading

Assignment
Percentage of Grade

Week 1: Assignment: How Wind Turbines Work

15%

Week 1: Quiz2.5%

Week 2: Assignment 2: Electromechanical Components Ìý

15%

Week 2: Quiz2.5%

Week 3: Assignment 3: Power Generation and System Monitoring

15%

Week 3: Quiz2.5%

Week 4: Assignment: Sensors Critical to Wind Turbine Performance

15%

Week 4: Quiz2.5%

W​eek 5: Final Exam

30%

Letter Grade Rubric

Letter GradeÌý
Minimum Percentage

A

90%

B

80%

C

70%

D

60%

F

50%