Course Outcome
| CO1 | Evaluate the fundamentals of wind energy conversion, including aerodynamic principles, turbine technologies, and methodologies for wind resource assessment. |
| CO2 | Analyse the structural and electrical design of wind turbines, including load estimation, component selection, and energy storage integration for performance optimization. |
| CO3 | Assess strategies for integrating wind power into modern electrical grids, addressing challenges in intermittency, control systems, and grid code compliance. |
| CO4 | Investigate emerging smart technologies in wind energy systems, such as digital twins, machine learning-based forecasting, and intelligent monitoring systems. |
| CO5 | Perform techno-economic analysis of wind energy projects, including capital and operational cost estimation, levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and payback period modelling. |
Course Articulation Matrix: Correlation level [ 1: low, 2: medium, 3: High]
| PO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PSO1 | PSO2 |
| CO | |||||
| CO1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CO2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| CO3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| CO4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CO5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
History and Evolution of Wind Turbine Technology, Global and Indian Wind Energy Scenario, Emerging Trends in Wind Energy, Principles of Wind Energy Conversion, Wind Turbine Aerodynamics, Wind Resource Assessment Techniques, Wind Regime Modelling, Weibull Distribution and Statistical Parameters, Height Dependency and Terrain Considerations, Wind Measurement Instruments (Anemometers, LIDAR, SODAR), Wind Forecasting Methods (Short-term and Long-term), Betz Limit and Energy Extraction Theory, Blade Element Theory, Rotor Design Principles.
Classification of Wind Turbines (Horizontal vs. Vertical Axis, Two-blade vs. Three-blade) Rotor Design Aspects (Blade Profile, Number of Blades, Coning, Teetering), Power Regulation Methods (Stall, Pitch, Active Yaw Control), Turbine Loads (Aerodynamic Effects, Tower Shadow, Turbulence), Mechanical and Structural Components (Braking Systems, Yaw Systems, Towers), Wind Turbine Generator Systems (WTGS), Fixed-Speed and Variable-Speed Configurations, Synchronous and Asynchronous Generators, Power Electronics (Converters, Inverters), Control Units and Control System Architecture, Sensors, Actuators, and Control Algorithms, Wind Energy Storage Technologies, Grid Integration Methods (Direct and Converter-based), Grid Code Compliance and Reactive Power Control, Offshore Wind Turbines Design and Environmental Considerations.
Site Assessment and Selection Criteria, Turbine Spacing and Optimal Placement, Rotor Diameter and Hub Height Considerations, Estimation of Annual Energy Output (AEO), SCADA and ICT-Based Monitoring Systems, Noise and Environmental Impact, Small Wind Turbines Design, Certification, Deployment, Economic Evaluation of Wind Projects, Capital and Operational Cost Components, Payback Time and Financial Modelling, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Case Studies and Simulation-Based Design Tools.