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Every group should consider writing a summary of one
page.
Every group should consider preparing a power point
presentation of 15 minutes
covering the topics allocated for each category of
projects.
The presentation should also include the results of
investigation (simulation and/or experimental)
General Theme of 2009: Wind Energy
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Category of Projects
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Topic
Requirements |
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Introduction
to Winds |
Origin of winds including geo-strophic winds, surface winds,
mountain winds, sea and land breezes, wind conditions at
sea.
Evolution of wind power from non-conventional energy source
to the mainstream including history of wind power
utilization, the quantum leap, and offshore wind power
generation.
This project is intended to give a background information on
assessment of wind resources and to set up the stage for a
detailed study of the extractable energy in the wind.
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The Extractable
Energy in the Wind
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The Betz Limit
The power coefficient Cp and the power curve: Power
coefficient, the power curve, mechanical power versus
turbine speed, the
tracking
characteristic and the need for speed control,.
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Economics of wind power generation |
Economics of wind
power generation
Wind speed
distribution
Wind power density
Energy production
Estimation of the
economic viability of a wind project
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Choice of wind power generator |
The squirrel-cage
induction machine
The synchronous
machine
The doubly-fed induction machine (DFIM)
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| Other related topics |
To be discussed with students. |
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