module catalog master of science in wind engineering

Module Catalog

Master of Science in Wind Engineering

CEwind

Center of Excellence for Wind Energy

Schleswig-Holstein

Participating Universities

Christian-Albrechts State University of Kiel

Kiel University of Applied Sciences

University of Flensburg

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

West Coast University of Applied Sciences

Nordakademie Elmshorn (Private University)

Module Catalog Wind Engineering (M. Sc.)

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Contents

Course Structure and Curriculum............................................................................................... 3

Noise & Vibration ...................................................................................................................... 4

Structural Strength & Materials ................................................................................................. 5

Aerodynamics and Aeroelastics ................................................................................................. 6

Sustainable Energy Systems....................................................................................................... 7

Shaping Sustainable Energy Systems ........................................................................................ 9

Power Train Components......................................................................................................... 10

Applied Environmental Science............................................................................................... 11

External Costs of Energy.......................................................................................................... 13

Trading Energy......................................................................................................................... 15

Grid Integration and High Voltage........................................................................................... 16

Generator and Power Electronics ............................................................................................. 17

Control Systems and Automation ............................................................................................ 18

Environmental Science............................................................................................................. 19

Advanced Windturbine Systems .............................................................................................. 20

Off-Shore.................................................................................................................................. 21

Advanced Engineering Mathematics ....................................................................................... 22

Measurement and Certification ................................................................................................ 23

Business Economics ................................................................................................................. 24

Date of update: 16. Feb 2009


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Course Structure and Curriculum

The master course in Wind Engineering will start in winter semester 2008/09 and comprises

three semesters.

All lectures, laboratory training, project works and examinations are held in English.

The course is taught on a modular basis. The studies are held on two Campuses, Flensburg

and Kiel (University of Applied Sciences). The summer lectures are held in Flensburg, the

winter lectures take place in Kiel. It is possible to start the study either at the Flensburg

Campus in summer or at the Kiel Campus (University of Applied Sciences) in winter. The

first two semesters are interchangeable.

Summer Semester

at the Flensburg Campus:

� Noise & Vibration

� Structural Strength & Materials

� Aerodynamics and Aeroelastics

� Sustainable Energy Systems

� Shaping Sustainable Energy Systems

� Optional courses:

o Power Train Components

o Environmental Science, Advanced

o External Costs of Energy

o Trading Energy

Winter Semester at the Kiel Campus

(University of Applied Sciences):

� Grid Integration and High Voltage

� Generator and Power Electronics

� Control Systems and Automation

� Environmental Science, Basics

� Optional courses:

o Advanced Windturbine Systems

o Off-Shore

o Advanced Engineering

Mathematics

o Measurement and Certification

o Business Economics

Third Semester:

Master Thesis at University (of Applied Sciences) or in industry (preferred).

AdvancedEngineeringMathematics

Noise & Vibration

Structural Strength& Materials

AerodynamicsAdd. Courses(see below)

Shaping Sustainable Energy Systems

Master-Thesis

30 CPs/Sem

SustainableEnergy Systems

Off-Shore

Power TrainComponents

AdvancedWindturbine

Systems

Grid Integration Generator andPower Electr. .

Control Systemsand Automation

Add. Courses(see below)

EnvironmentalScience (Basics)

Trading Energy

External Costsof Energy

Add. Courseslike

Add. Courses(see below)

Measurement andCertification

EnvironmentalScience (Advanced)

BusinessEconomics

1 Module = 5cp:

• Lectures

• Exercises

• Laboratory Course

• Project Work

Curriculum

Pre-Semester (on demand)

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Noise & Vibration Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Noise and Vibration, Measurement & Simulation Abbreviation: Noise & Vibration Subtitle: Basic Knowledge about Character, Measurement and Simulation of Noise and

Vibrations in the Power-Train of a Wind Turbine Year: Summer Semester Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Krapoth Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ernst Reimers, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Krapoth Language: English Curriculum: Master-Course Wind-Engineering

Mandatory Course Sectioning / hrs per week:

4 Hours Lectures (2 hrs lectures and 2 hrs exercises and project work)

Workload: 75 hrs present at university and 75 hrs homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Undergraduate Mathematics and Mechanics, Basic Knowledge of the FEM,

Basic Knowledge of Machinery Acoustic Aims: Introduction into the simulation of structural elements of the wind turbine

system, with special emphasis on the power-train; Introduction into noise and vibration measurement methods and systems

Contents: FEM Theory and Applications in Dynamics and Theory of Vibrations Important Types of Structural Elements Eigenmode Dynamics Time Integration Operators in FEM Superelement Analysis FEM and Multi Body Dynamics Modelling Wind Turbine Blades Modelling a Power Train Loads FFT-Analysis of noise and vibration Noise Intensity Measurements Frequency Response Function Mobility Impedance Modal Analysis (MSscope, Measurements)

Exams: 2 hrs written exam Media: Blackboard, Overhead, Presentations, Hands-On Training with the Codes

ABAQUS, SAMCEF, B&K Pulse and MSscope, Bruel&Kjaer Modal Analysis System Pulse

References:


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Structural Strength & Materials Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Structural Strength & Materials Abbreviation: SSM Subtitle: Year: Summer semester Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Krapoth, University of Applied Sciences Flensburg Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Krapoth, University of Applied Sciences Flensburg Language: English Curriculum: Master Course Wind Engineering


Lectures, home excercises / 4 h per week

Workload: 60 h presence studies, 90 h by oneself Credit Points: 5 ECTS points Requirements: none Aims: The students learn how to calculate or to use

- the loads on rotor blades and towers - the section values of thin walled structures (moments of inertia, moments

of first order etc.) - forces and moments at rotor blades and towers - bending and buckling of plates - the stress distributions (normal and shear stresses) in different structures

under combined loads - eigen frequencies and vibrations of structures - the behaviour of metals, fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) and sandwiches

(stiffnesses, laws of elasticity) - the life cycle behaviour of structures made by different materials - calculation methods (analytical, numerical) The students should be able, to calculate the stresses and safety factors under wind loads in the structures of wind energy converters made by different materials as steel, FRP or sandwich.

Contents: - the different coordinate systems used for wind energy converters - section values for thin walled structures including sandwich - load types on wind energy converters (onshore, offshore) - applying of the loads on the structures - laws of elasticity for isotropic and orthotropic materials - classical laminate theory for FRP - stress calculations (tension, pressure, bending, torsion, shear, buckling) for

rotor blades and towers - eigen frequencies / vibrations of blades and towers - analytical calculation methods for assumptions (bars, plates) - numerical calculation methods (introduction) - life cycle calculation methods

Exams: Work written under supervision, marked exercises Media: Blackboard, PC / Projector, script, References: Szilard: Theory and Analysis of Plates, 1978

Kossira: Grundlagen des Leichtbaus, 1998 Chawla: Composite Materials, 1998 Gasch: Windkraftanlagen, 2006 Roark: Formulas of Stress and Strain, 1975 Germanischer Lloyd: Wind Turbines, 2003 Klein: Leichtbau – Grundlagen, 2006 IEC 61400-1: Wind Turbine Generator Systems, 2006 DIAB: DIAB-Sandwich Handbook, 2003


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Aerodynamics and Aeroelastics Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Introduction into Windturbine Aerodynamics Abbreviation: IntroAero Subtitle: Basic Knowledge about use of Blade-Element-Momentum Methods Year: Summer Semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. A. P. Schaffarczyk Lecturer: Prof. Dr. A. P. Schaffarczyk Language: English Curriculum: Master-Course Wind-Engineering


4 Hours Lectures (3 hrs lectures and 1 hour problem solving)

Workload: 75 hrs present at university and 75 hrs homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: General Knowledge of Undergraduate Mathematics and Mechanics, Basic

Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics Aims: Introduction into the classical method of blade-element and momentum theory.

To be able to understand and use standard BEM Codes like FLEX-5, e.g. Contents: Momentum-theory of Wind-Turbine

Betz-Lancaster-Limit, Glauert Extension Vortex-Theory of Wind-Turbine The Blade Element Momentum Theory 2D aerodynamic Profiles, Sources of Losses Differential Methods for flow investigations CFD with Navier-Stokes Solver Examples Code: Wt-Perf Design of a 5 MW Wind Turbine Loads

Exams: 1.5 Hrs written exam Media: Blackboard, Overhead, Internet References: M.O.L. Hansen: Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines

D. Spera (Ed.): Wind Turbine Technology (Ch. 5 , 6)


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Sustainable Energy Systems Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Foundations of Sustainable Energy Systems Abbreviation: FSES Subtitle: Foundations of Sustainable Energy Systems Year: Summer semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Language: English Curriculum: M.Sc. Wind Engineering

Mandatory Course for the Summer semester Sectioning / hrs per week:

Seminar/ 4 SWS

Workload: 45 hours of teaching and 105 hours of student work Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Admission to the M.Sc. Wind Engineering Aims: Students will learn to differentiate the competing definitions of sustainable

development. They will learn to identify the major requirements and obstacles for sustainable development of the energy system. At the end of the course they will be able ot analyse every present and future energy system fot its properties relevant to sustainable development. Competencies covered:

• problem solving • analytical thinking • life long learning • interdisciplinary knowledge • economic competence • technical competence • ecologic competence • methodological competence • social and ethical responsibilty • self organisation and teamwork • project organising skills • conflict solving skills • interdisciplinary communication

Contents: The following topics will be covered in the module: • What are the different concepts of sustainability? • How does sustainable development relate to the properties of energy

systems? • What are major problems of present energy systems towards

sustainalbe development? • Detailed analysis of the German energy system and its non sustainable

aspects • Detailed analysis of the energy systems of a developing country (like

India) and its non sustainable aspects • Analysis of the driving factors for the development of energy systems • Analysis of probable future development of the German energy system

under a business as usual scenario • Analysis of the probable future development of the energy system of a

selected developing country under a business as usual scenario • Identification of the most important necessary changes and

interventions to steer towards more sustainable energy systems Exams: Continuous presentation of the results of the different teams in the seminar and

a final written report by each team Media: Group work and lectures with projector based presentations References: Costanza, Robert (ed.) (1991): Ecological Economics: The Science and

Management of Sustainability. New York, Columbia University Press


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Chichilnisky, Graciella (1999): What is Sustainable Development? In: Hohmeyer, Olav und Klaus Rennings (eds.): Man-made Climate Change. Economic Aspects and Policy Options. Heidelberg, Physica-Verlag. S. 42-82 Deutscher Bundestag - Enquete Kommission „Nachhaltige Energieversorgung“ (2002): Abschlussbericht. http://www.bundestag.de/parlament/kommissionen/archiv/ener /schlussbericht/index.htm OECD (2004): World Energy Outlook 2004. Paris WEC (World Energy Council) (2003): Drivers of the Energy Scene. London Plus specialised literature and statistics on the countries analysed.


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Shaping Sustainable Energy Systems Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Shaping Sustainable Energy Systems Abbreviation: SSES Subtitle: Year: Summer semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Language: English Curriculum: M.Sc. Wind Engineering

Mandatory Course for the Summer semester Sectioning / hrs per week:

Seminar/ 4 SWS

Workload: 45 hours of teaching and 105 hours of student work Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Foundations of Sustainable Energy Systems Aims: Students will learn to design consistent scenarios of sustainable energy

systems avoiding major interference with the global climate system and avoiding large and long term risks and irreversible damages. Students will be able to identify necessary energy policy measures to secure such sustainable energy development and to compare the internal and external costs of different energy systems. Competencies covered:

• problem solving • ability to act strategically • analytical thinking • life long learning • interdisciplinary knowledge • economic competence • technical competence • ecologic competence • political competence • methodological competence • social and ethical responsibilty • self organisation and teamwork • project organising skills • conflict solving skills • interdisciplinary communication

Contents: The following topics will be covered in the module:

• How does sustainable development relate to properties of the energy system?

• Basic scenario techniques • Analysis of driving factors of the development of energy systems • Analysis of existing status quo scenarios for Germany • Analysis of existing sustainable energy scenarios for Germany • Building a consistent sustainable energy scenario for Germany • Building a consistent sustainable energy scenario for a selected

developing country (like India) • Analysis of the internal and external costs of the different scenarios • Analysis of the necessary energy policies and instruments to secure a

sustainable energy system Exams: Continuous presentation of the results of the different teams in the seminar and

a final written report by each team Media: Group work and lectures with projector based presentations References: • Robert Costanza, John Cumberland, Herman Daly, Robert Goodland,

and Richard Norgaard: Introduction to Ecological Economics, ,


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forthcoming. • Enquete-Kommission Nachhaltige Energieversorgung unter den

Bedingungen der Globalisierung und der Liberalisierung: Endbericht. 2002 (PDF verfügbar)

• OECD: World Energy Outlook 2004. Paris 2004 • World Energy Council : Drivers of the Energy Scene. London, 2003

Plus specialised literature and statistics on the countries analysed.

Power Train Components Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Power Train Components Abbreviation: TPC Subtitle: Basic Knowledge about the Power Train at Wind Turbines Year: Summer semester Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. Reimers Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. A. Krapoth, Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. Reimers Language: English Curriculum: Master-Course Wind Engineering

Elective Course Sectioning / hrs per week:

4 Hours Lectures ( 2 hours lectures and 2 hours laboratory )

Workload: 75 hours present at university and 75 hours homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Basic Knowledge in Mechanical Engineering Aims: Introduction into main the elements of the power-train of wind turbines, the

students have to learn the different design strategies for power-trains in this application including power-split and CVT gears; Within laboratory exercises the students have to study the dynamic behaviour of the power-train and its elements and practice the use of condition monitoring systems as a maintenance tool.

Contents: Fundamentals of Power Trains at Wind Turbines Gearbox Systems - -Planetary / Spur Gears

- Power split gears - CVT Gears

Fundamentals of Gear box Design Modelling of Power Train Loads Power Train Dynamics Condition Monitoring Systems

Exams: 2 hours written Examination Media: Blackboard, Overhead, Internet, Laboratory-Equipment References: Lechner, Naunheimer: Getriebekonstruktion

Hau: Windenergie Wirth: Condition Monitoring Systems


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Applied Environmental Science Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Environment, Elective (Environmental Science, Advanced) Abbreviation: - Subtitle: - Year: Summer semester

(S 1 scheduled for summer semester in Flensburg) Responsible: FH Flensburg: Dr. rer. nat. Hermann van Radecke Lecturer: FH Flensburg: Dr. rer. nat. Hermann van Radecke

et al. Language: English Curriculum: Master Course Wind Engineering

Elective Course summer semester Sectioning / hrs per week:

Course of lectures with practical laboratory exercises 4

Workload: Attendance: 60 h Private study: 90 h

Credit Points: 5 Requirements: None Aims: Through investigation of the effects of wind on wind energy plants the students

will acquire advanced knowledge of energy meteorology and through study of the impact of wind energy plants on the environment gain advanced knowledge of types and levels of emissions. Students will be able single-handedly to make and evaluate prognoses of wind-energy potential. They will know and understand the physical, technical and legal aspects of wind energy plants with regard to their emissions. They will be able to calculate and evaluate emissions. They will be able to predict whether the installation and operation of projected wind energy plants will comply with the approval procedures for land and off-shore plants.

Contents: 1. Energy meteorology (global and regional wind systems, boundary layers, profile, turbulence, WAsP, mesoscale models, wind atlases, reference outputs according to Technical Directives Parts 5 and 6, long-range dependency (wind index), measurement, short-term forecasts)

2. Emissions and influences on the environment, noise (measurement and calculation), shadow (measurement, calculation, control), critical values, turbulence as a form of emission, landscape aesthetics (planning, assessment, visualisation), measurement of environmental data (IEC Directives, Technical Directives)

3. Calculation of environmental data and emissions (Program modules Windpro, Windfarmer, WAsP, et al.)

4. Practical exercises including program modules on subjects such as energy potential, noise and shadow emission and landscape aesthetics

5. Effects on off-shore environments (birds, sea creatures, marine habitats, sea bed)

6. Approval procedures for off-shore installations Exams: To be determined Media: Blackboard, transparencies, in-class experiments, PC and video projector, e-

learning platform, lecture notes, laboratory experiments References: Foken, T.: Angewandte Meteorologie. Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2003

Troen, I. and E.L. Petersen: European Wind Atlas. Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, 1989 Stull, R.B.: An Introduction to Boundary Layer Meteorology. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1988 Manwell, J.F., McGowan, J.G., Rogers, A.L.: Wind Energy Explained. Wiley, 2002


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Lalas, D.P., Ratto, C.F.: Modelling Atmospheric Flow Fields, World ScientificPub., 1996 Technische Richtlinien (FGW-Richtlinien) Teil 1 Bestimmung der Schallemissionswerte, Teil 5 Bestimmung und Anwendung des Referenzertrages, Teil 6 Bestimmung von Windpotenzial und Energieerträgen, FGW, Kiel, 1998 ff. Handbücher Programme Windpro und Windfarmer Swift-Hook, D.T. (Edit.): Wind Energy and the Environment. P. Peregrinus Ltd, United Kingdom, 1989 Köller, J. et al (Editors): Offshore Wind Energy, Research on Environmental Impacts. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2006 Dahlke, Nolte, Zeiler: "Offshore-Windparks in der AWZ von Nord- und Ostsee", promet, S. 71 ff., 2005


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External Costs of Energy Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: External Costs of Energy and Climate Change Abbreviation: ECE Subtitle: Analysis of external costs of energy – methodology and major studies

Impacts and external costs of climate change Year: Summer semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Language: English Curriculum: M.Sc. Wind Engineering

Elective Course for the Summer semester Sectioning / hrs per week:

Seminar/ 4 SWS

Workload: 45 hours of teaching and 105 hours of student work Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Admission to the M.Sc. Wind Engineering Aims: Students will learn different methodologies to analyse external costs. Students

will be able to analyse major international studies of external costs of energy (ExternE and USDOE/RFF/Oak Ridge National Lab) and understand the specific differences of the competing approaches. Students will understand the major impacts of climate change and the possibilities and difficulties of deriving the external costs of these impacts. Competencies covered:

• analytical thinking • life long learning • specific knowledge in external cost analysis • interdisciplinary knowledge • economic competence • ecologic competence • methodological competence • social and ethical responsibility • self organisation and teamwork • project organising skills • conflict solving skills • interdisciplinary communication

Contents: The following topics will be covered in the module:

• The basic concept of external and social costs • Internalisation of external costs versus policies securing strong

sustainability • Damage costs versus control cost approach • Marginal versus average costs • Impact pathway approach and marginal costing • Valuation approaches

o Market prices and cost measures of value o Travel cost method o Hedonic pricing o Contingent valuation method o Discrete choice methods

• Major external international studies of external costs of energy o ExternE o DOE/RFF/Oak Ridge o New York State I and II o Hohmeyer 1988

• Impacts of man-made climate change o The IPCC Third Assessment Report


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o Mitigation, adaptation and impacts o Impacts on hydrology and water resources o Impacts on ecosystems o Impacts on human settlements, energy and industry o Impacts on insurance and finance o Impacts on human health o Impacts on the different regions of the world

• Possibilities and problems of monetization of external costs of climate change

• Internalization of external costs in the context of sustainable development

Exams: Oral presentation of the results of the different teams in the seminar and a final written report by each team

Media: Group work and lectures with projector based presentations References: Cline, William R. (1992): The Economics of Global Warming. Institute for

International Economics, Washington D.C. European Commission (1995): ExternE – Externalities of Energy. Volume 1 – 9. Office for Official Publications of the European Commission, Luxemburg Garrod, Guy and Kenneth G. Willis (1999): Economic Valuation of the Environment – Methods and Case Studies. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham Hohmeyer, Olav (1988): Social Costs of Energy. Springer, Berlin Ottinger, Richard et al. (1990) : Environmental Costs of Electricity. Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry N.Y. Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Resources for the Future (1994): External Costs and Benefits of Fuel Cycles – A Study by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Commission of the European Communities. Utility Data Institute, no place


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Trading Energy Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Trading Energy Abbreviation: TE Subtitle: Year: Summer semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer Language: English Curriculum: M.Sc. Wind Engineering

Elective Course for the Summer semester Sectioning / hrs per week:

Seminar/ 4 SWS

Workload: 45 hours of teaching and 105 hours of student work Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Admission to the M.Eng. Energy and Environmental Management Aims: Students will be familiar with the different energy markets, the different financial

instruments like futures and options as used in energy markets. Students will learn to use fundamental and technical analysis as far as they are relevant to energy markets. Students will learn about the specific aspects of trading electric power in liberalized energy markets. Students will understand the role of futures and options markets to hedge against risks. Students will be able to develop their own fundamental analysis of the electricity market in Europe. Competencies covered:

• analytical thinking • life long learning • specific knowledge in energy markets • specific knowledge in finacial instruments • specific knowledge in fundamental and technical analysis of energy

markets • economic competence • methodological competence • self organisation and teamwork • project organising skills • conflict solving skills

Contents: The following topics will be covered in the module: • The different energy markets

o The oil market o The gas market o The coal market o The electricity market

• OTC markets • Spot markets • Futures • Options • Fundamental Analysis • Technical Analysis • Risk management and hedging • Using fundamental analysis on the electricity market in Europe • Strategies for electricity and gas producers in liberalized markets • Strategies for electricity consumers and gas in liberalized markets

Exams: Oral presentation of the results of the different teams in the seminar and a final written report by each team

Media: Group work and lectures with projector based presentations References: Kleinman, George (1997): Mastering Commodity Futures and Options – The

Secrets of Successful Trading. Financial Times Management, London


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Schwager, Jack D. (1995): Schwager on Futures – Technical Analysis. John Wiley and Sons, New York, N.Y. Schwager, Jack D. (1995): Schwager on Futures – Fundamental Analysis. John Wiley and Sons, New York, N.Y. Schwager, Jack D. (1996): Futures, Study Guide: Fundamental Analysis. John Wiley and Sons, New York, N.Y. Schwager, Jack D. (1997): Schwager on Futures – Study Guide to Accompany Technical Analysis. John Wiley and Sons, New York, N.Y.

Grid Integration and High Voltage Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Grid Integration Abbreviation: GridInt Subtitle: Part 1: Electrical Energy distribution, grid integration and protection, Lightning

protection and EMC Part 2: Network disturbances and grid connection requirements

Year: Winter semester Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Scheibe Lecturer: Part 1: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Scheibe

Part 2: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hinrichs Language: English Curriculum: Master-Course Wind-Engineering


Part 1: 1 hours lecture , 1 hour laboratory Part 2: 1 hours lecture , 1 hour laboratory

Workload: 90 hrs present at university and 60 hrs homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Basic knowledge of the electrical engineering Aims: Integration of wind farms into electrical energy distribution systems Contents: Part 1:

Introduction to electrical energy distribution, Three-phase-systems, High-voltage direct-current transmission, Grid-integration, Electrical Grid Protection, Switchgears, Lightning protection and EMC Part 2: Introduction to network disturbances, short circuit power and network impedance at the point of common coupling, determination and assessment of voltage change, flicker, harmonic and inter-harmonic voltages, compatibility level, reactive power compensator, filter circuits, grid codes

Exams: 2 hours written examination Media: Blackboard, Overhead, Internet References: Part 1 :

Burton,Sharpe,Jenkins,Bossanyi: Wind Energy Handbook, Wiley Heier, S.: Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Wiley Part 2 : 2.1 : Technical Rules for Assessment of Network Disturbances , VDN 2004 2.2 Grid Code, High and extra High Voltage, E.ON Netz GmbH 2006 2.3 New Supplementary Regulations for Grid Connection by E.ON Netz GmbH


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Generator and Power Electronics Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Generator and Power Electronics Abbreviation: Subtitle: Study course Year: Winter semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. Friedrich Fuchs Lecturer: N.N. Language: English Curriculum: Master Course Wind Engineering


2/3 lecture course, 1/3 exercise course/ 4 SWS

Workload: 75 hours in courses, 75 hours homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Basic knowledge in electrical engineering, especially electrical energy

engineering Aims: To have basic knowledge on steady state performance of Three phase AC

Mains, Induction Generators, Synchronous Generators and Power Electronic Converters for AC Machines as used in wind power stations and be able to calculate their performance

Contents: 1. Three phase AC Mains 2. Induction Generators 3. Synchronous Generators 4. Power Electronic Converters for AC Machines

Exams: Written examination Media: Lecture, calculation of examples, blackboard, overhead transparency,

powerpoint presentation, References: - Mohan, N.; Undeland, T.M.; Robbins, W.P.: Power Electronics:

Converters, Applications, and Design, 3rd Edition, Wiley 2003 - Bradley, D.A.: Basic Electrical Power and Machines, Chapman & Hall - Erickson, R.W., Maksimovic, D.: Fundamentals of Power Electronics


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Control Systems and Automation Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Control Systems and Automation of Wind Power Plants Abbreviation: Subtitle: Year: Winter semester Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reiner Schütt Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reiner Schütt u. a. Language: English Curriculum: Master-Course Wind-Engineering


2 SWS lectures, 1 SWS practical work, 1SWS project work

Workload: 150 hrs, 15 x 4 hrs present at university, rest homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: general knowledge of undergraduate mathematics, general knowledge of

automation and control, general knowledge of electrical drives and power electronics

Aims: The students know and understand the control systems for pitch, azimuth, speed and power adjustment, the management as well as the possibilities of the process control, the remote controlling and maintenance systems. They can layout and optimize the subsystems. They can judge, which can be fulfilled tasks in which automation levels and with which characteristics.

Contents: • Introduction to the control and automation levels for wind energy plants • Basics of control engineering for wind energy plants • Azimuth, pitch, speed and power adjustment • Advanced control procedures for wind energy plants • Management of wind energy plants and wind energy parks • Remote supervision and remote maintenance

Exams: 2 hrs written examination or 20 min oral examination or project work, acknowledgment of the practical work as test in advance

Media: Blackboard, overhead, projector, internet References: Leonhard, Werner: „Control of Electrical Drives“, Springer Verlag Berlin, 2001

Heier, Siegfried: „Windkraftanlagen – Systemauslegung, Netzintegration und Regelung”, Teubner Verlag Wiesbaden, 2005 Schütt, Reiner: „Control and Automation of wind power plants“, Skript zur Vorlesung, Fachhochschule Westküste, in Bearbeitung Schröder, Dierk: „Elektrische Antriebe 2: Regelung von Antrieben“, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1995 Schönfeld, Rolf: „Elektrische Antriebe, Bewegungsanalyse, Drehmomenten-steuerung, Bewegungssteuerung“, Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2001 Lunze, J.: Regelungstechnik 1 und 2, Springer-Verlag Berlin, 1997 Dorp, R.C., Bishop, R.H: “Modern Control Systems”, Pearson Education London, 2005


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Environmental Science Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Fundamentals of Environmental Science Abbreviation: - Subtitle: - Year: Winter semester Responsible: FH Flensburg: Dr. rer. nat. Hermann van Radecke Lecturer: FH Flensburg: Dr. rer. nat. Hermann van Radecke et al. Language: English Curriculum: Master Course Wind Engineering

Mandatory course Sectioning / hrs per week:

Course of lectures with practical exercises 4

Workload: Attendance: 60 h Private study: 90 h

Credit Points: 5 Requirements: None Aims: Through investigation of the effects of wind on wind energy plants the students

learn the fundamentals of energy meteorology and through study of the impact of wind energy plants on the environment gain knowledge of types and levels of emissions. Students will be able single-handedly to make and evaluate prognoses of wind-energy potential. They will know and understand the physical, technical and legal aspects of wind energy plants with regard to their emissions. They will be able to calculate emissions and evaluate them in relation to critical values. They will be able to predict whether the installation and operation of projected wind energy plants will comply with the requirements of environmental impact assessments.

Contents: 1. Energy meteorology (global and regional wind systems, boundary layers, profile, turbulence, WAsP, mesoscale models, wind atlases, reference outputs according to Technical Directives Parts 5 and 6, long-range dependency (wind index), measurement, short-term forecasts)

2. Emissions and influences on the environment, noise (measurement and calculation), shadow (measurement, calculation, control), critical values, turbulence as a form of emission, landscape aesthetics (planning, assessment, visualisation), measurement of environmental data (IEC Directives, Technical Directives)

3. Calculation of environmental data and emissions (Program modules Windpro, Windfarmer, WAsP, et al.)

4. Effects on the surroundings (humans, birds, domestic animals and wildlife, habitats)

5. Environmental impact assessments (critical values, land use, Federal Building Code, Federal Pollution Control Laws, approval procedures)

Exams: Written examination Media: Blackboard, transparencies, in-class experiments, PC and video projector, e-

learning platform, lecture notes References: Foken, T.: Angewandte Meteorologie. Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2003

Troen, I. and E.L. Petersen: European Wind Atlas. Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, 1989 Stull, R.B.: An Introduction to Boundary Layer Meteorology. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1988 Manwell, J.F., McGowan, J.G., Rogers, A.L.: Wind Energy Explained. Wiley, 2002 Lalas, D.P., Ratto, C.F.: Modelling Atmospheric Flow Fields, World Scientific Pub., 1996


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Technische Richtlinien (FGW-Richtlinien) Teil 1 Bestimmung der Schallemissionswerte, Teil 5 Bestimmung und Anwendung des Referenzertrages, Teil 6 Bestimmung von Windpotenzial und Energieerträgen, FGW, Kiel, 1998 ff. Handbücher Programme Windpro und Windfarmer Swift-Hook, D.T. (Edit.): Wind Energy and the Environment. P. Peregrinus Ltd, United Kingdom, 1989

Advanced Windturbine Systems Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Advanced Wind-Turbine Systems Abbreviation: AdWTS Subtitle: Introduction into non-standart Wind-Turbine systems Year: Winter semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. A. P. Schaffarczyk Lecturer: Prof. Dr. A. P. Schaffarczyk Language: English Curriculum: Master-Course Wind-Engineering


2 Hours Lectures and 2 hours advanced seminar

Workload: 75 hrs present at university and 75 hrs homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Basic Knowledge about Wind-turbine systems Aims: Presentation and discussion of non-standard wind-turbines systems Contents: Small wind-turbines according IEC 61400-2

Aerodynamic performance and load calculation Vertical Axis WTs Diffuser systems Other: Counter-Rotatinf, Solar-Chimney, etc.

Exams: 1 Hrs written exam – oral presentation Media: Blackboard, Overhead, Internet References: Recent articles from journals like:

Wind Energy and Wind Energy and Industrial Aerodynamics


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Off-Shore Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Offshore Foundations for Wind Energy Converters Abbreviation: OFW Subtitle: Year: Winter semester Responsible: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Lothar Dannenberg, University of Applied Sciences Kiel Lecturer: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Lothar Dannenberg, University of Applied Sciences Kiel Language: English Curriculum: Master Course Wind Engineering


Lectures / 4 h, exercises

Workload: 60 h presence studies, 90 h by oneself Credit Points: 5 ECTS points Requirements: Structural Strength & Materials Aims: The students learn about or how to calculate

- the general differences between onshore and offshore wind energy converters (WECs)

- the different general types of loads on offshore foundations - water wave theories (introduction) - the wave loads on different types of structures - current effects and ice loads - the different types of fixed and dived foundations (monopiles, jackets, tripods,

tension legs a.s.o.) - ground effects and the consequences for the foundation types - eigen frequencies / vibrations of structures - materials for foundations, corrosion effects - the life cycle behaviour of foundations - installation procedures for offshore WECs The students are able to design and to calculate the different types of offshore foundations for WECs depending on the environmental conditions and water depths.

Contents: - differences between onshore and offshore WECs - offshore loads - water wave theories - Morrison equation - wave, current, fouling, ice loads on foundations - types of foundations - ground behaviour - eigen frequencies / vibrations - scour effects - materials for foundations (concrete, steel, corrosion) - construction and installation

Exams: Work written under supervision Media: Blackboard, PC / Projector, script References: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL): Guideline for the Certification of Offshore Wind

Turbines, 2005 - Roark: Formulas of Stress and Strain, 1975 - American Petroleum Institute (API): Planning, Designing and Construction

Fixed Offshore Platforms, 2000 - Det Norske Veritas (DNV): Regulations for the Design of Offshore Wind

Turbine Structures, 2005 - Gigawind: Reports 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007


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Advanced Engineering Mathematics Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Advanced Engineering Mathematics Abbreviation: AdMath Subtitle: Advanced methods in Engineering mathematics, esp. partial differential

equations Year: Winter semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. A. P. Schaffarczyk Lecturer: Prof. Dr. A. P. Schaffarczyk Language: English Curriculum: Master-Course Wind-Engineering


4 Hours Lectures (2 hrs lectures and 2 hours problem solving)

Workload: 75 hrs present at university and 75 hrs homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Good Knowledge of Undergraduate Mathematics Aims: Introduction into classical theory of partial differential equations as to used in

advanced mechanics and fluid mechanics Contents: Complex functions:

Holomorphic functions, complex integration Cauchy-Riemann Equations, complex velocity potentials Residue theorem, conformal maps, Theorem of Kuta/Joukovkie

1. order PDE, streamfunctions 2. order PDE, Potential-, wave- and Heat- equations 3. nonlinear PDE: 1D, Burger’s equation 4. 3D, Navier-Stokes Equation

Exams: 2 Hrs written exam Media: Blackboard, Overhead, Internet, Mathematica References: • Shaw, W.T., Complex Analysis with Mathematica (Cambridge, 2006).

• R. Courant and D. Hilbert, Methods of Mathematical Physics, vol I and II. Wiley-Interscience, New York, 1962


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Measurement and Certification Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Measurement & Certification Abbreviation: MeasCert Subtitle: Year: Winter semester Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Volker Köhne (Managing Director of WINDTEST Kaiser-Wilhelm-

Koog GmbH) Lecturer: Dipl.-Ing. Volker Köhne et al.

(Heads of Departments of WINDTEST, Heads of Departments of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services, Business Unit Wind Energy)

Language: English Curriculum: M.Sc. Wind Engineering


a) 2 hours lectures per week b) 1 project work in a team c) 2 excursions (1/2 day each) to WINDTEST

Workload: a) 30 hours present at University and 30 hours homework b) 15 hours present at University and 25 hours homework c) 10 hours at excursions and 40 hours homework

Credit Points: 5 Requirements: Basics in wind turbine systems

Basics in wind energy theory Aims: Third party measurements and certification has become a common issue while

selling and buying wind turbines world wide. With this approach quality and reliability of wind turbines is secured for a long lifespan of the machine. Throughout the measurements the characteristics of a wind turbine like power performance, noise emission, grid quality are assessed and the load assumptions for the design approval are validated. These characteristics are input to the certification process, including design appraisal, quality checks, control of components and sub-suppliers as well as periodic monitoring within the lifetime of the wind turbine until the end of the lifespan. Students will learn about the system of accreditation and certification, about measurements and standardisation. This is always connected to practical experience from the work of the lecturers, interpreting the results of the work based on the knowledge of theoretical basics of wind engineering. In the project work the students will handle easy measurement cases or perform steps in the certification process. The excursions to the premises of WINDTEST will give a deep insight into the engineering work of a accredited measurement laboratory which has clients worldwide. In the workshop typical measurement equipment can be handled.

Contents: Characteristics of wind turbines Measurements of characteristics of wind turbines Certification process Market relevance

Exams: Combination of − Written Examination (2 hours) − Evaluation of the project work

Media: Power-Point-Presentations References: Windkraftanlagen: Grundlagen, Technik, Einsatz, Wirtschaftlichkeit

Erich Hau 792 Seiten 3. Auflage Springer-Verlag

Windkraftanlagen: Grundlagen, Entwurf, Betrieb Prof. Dr. Robert Gasch, Prof. Dr. Jochen Twele


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5. Auflage, 2007 ca. 600 Seiten Hrsg.: B.G.Teubner, Stuttgart

Windkraftanlagen: Systemauslegung, Netzintegration und Regelung Dr. Siegfried Heier 4. Auflage, 2005 555 Seiten Verlag B.G.Teubner, Stuttgart

Nutzung der Windenergie Dr. Siegfried Heier 1. Auflage, 2007 Verlag TÜV Media

Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application By James Manwell, Jon McGowan, Anthony Rogers Hardcover, 590 Pages, 2002. Wiley & Sons, publisher.

Business Economics Program: Master of Science – Wind Engineering Module: Business Economics Abbreviation: Subtitle:

Year: Winter semester Responsible: Prof. Dr. Arno Müller Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Arno Müller Language: German Curriculum: Mastercourse Wind Engineering


Participant Centered Learning using the Case Method / 4 SWS

Workload: 90 hrs present, 60 hrs homework Credit Points: 5 Requirements: none Aims: Knowledge of methods for decision making and the elements of leadership and

the ability to use these knowledge in the wind energy industry Contents: • Processes of decision making, organisation and control (Management

Process) • Strategic Planning and Management by Objectives • Sales Management and Marketing • Organisation and Process Management • International Supply Chain Management • Human Resource Management • Evaluation of Investments • Accounting and Calculation • Financing of project with high investment

Exams: Written Examination, 120 Minutes Media: Projector

Flip Chart References: Thommen / Achleitner: Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre. Umfassende

Einführung aus managementorientierter Sicht, Gabler Verlag Vahs / Kunz: Einführung in die Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Schäffer Pöschel Verlag

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