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MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Conduct a wind resource assessment of a potential wind farm site

2.

Demonstrate their knowledge of the aerodynamic and dynamic loads on wind turbines and explain how this knowledge is used in the design and manufacture of wind turbines

3.

Discuss different power configurations of wind turbines as well as different methods to control wind turbine operation

4.

Discuss the key aspects involved in planning, designing, installing and operating wind farms

5.

Demonstrate familiarity with the approaches used in conducting a resource assessment for a potential hydropower installation

6.

Size a micro hydro system for a particular resource and load and give recommendations for the type of system required

7.

Discuss the issues involved with integration of hydro systems on an electricity grid.

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Additional information

Unit content:

The section on wind energy in this unit covers the wind resource, aerodynamics and mechanics, power generation, design and manufacture, control and safety and wind farm planning, design, installation and operation. The section on hydro power covers the hydro resource, turbine design, micro hydro system design and integration of hydro systems.