MEEN 482 Fundamentals of Wind Energy
This course provides the principles and technologies involved in converting wind energy into usable electricity. It covers key topics including wind resource characteristics, turbine design, system engineering, and grid integration. Students also explore the economic, environmental, and societal factors influencing the development and deployment of wind energy. The course offers a multidisciplinary foundation for understanding the role of wind power in the global energy landscape by emphasizing both technical and broader contextual issues.
Prerequisite
AERO 335, or CHEG 232, or CIVE 335, or MEEN 335, or MEEN 340, or PEEG 302
Offered
Fall