DNV GL Energy Academy: Wind Turbine Technology will take place on October 28 – 29, 2015 in Bristol, England. This two day course explains the basics of wind energy conversion and the evolution of today’s giant wind turbines. It also reviews many key decisions about the design concepts of the turbine technology that is powering the fastest growing sector of the world’s electricity industries. This includes explanations behind the number of blades and locating turbines upwind or downwind.
Rotor design, direct drive and the increasing diversity of drive train options are examined. Permanent magnet generators and general electrical design issues are addressed. The evolution of larger wind turbines and the challenges of further upscaling especially in the context of the expanding offshore market are also discussed. The design process, the importance of accurate design loads prediction and effective control of the wind turbine are highlighted. How design options may affect cost of energy is illustrated and future trends are reviewed.
The course offers a significant depth of understanding of the technology background but does not assume any prior knowledge of wind energy.
Who should attend?
Industry professionals wishing to
broaden their knowledge; individuals or companies involved in wind farm
or turbine development; and professionals of any discipline entering
the industry and seeking specific skills, such as: Project Managers,
Developers, Civil and Structural Designers, and Turbine Designers.
Course outline:
Day 1
Evolution of modern wind turbine technology
-Challenge of modern wind technology
-Evolution since 1980
Fundamentals of wind energy conversion
-Options for power conversion
-Rotor concept and energy concentration
-Optimum operation and the Betz limit
Top level design options
-Design tip speed
-Number of blades>
-Upwind v downwind
-HAWT v VAWT
-Pitch v stall, variable or fixed speed
Architecture of wind turbines
-Nacelle components and layout issues
-Support structures
-Conventional drive train solutions
-Recent trends in drive train technology
-PMG technology
Electrical systems
-Electrical terminology
-Wind turbine electrical systems
-Integration with the grid: electrical tolerances; reactive power; LVRT; power quality
Control
-Steady state objectives
-Safety systems and supervisory control
-Closed loop control
Rotor design
-Aerodynamics and structures
-Materials and manufacturing processes
-Testing
Q & A session
Day 2
Wind turbine design loads
-General specification
-modelling challenges
-Loads prediction, DLC
-Bladed demonstration
Cost of energy
-Power curve
-Cost of energy and cost models
-Example – cost optimization of power rating v diameter
Upscaling of wind technology
-Trends in turbine size
-Scaling rules and challenges to upscaling
Offshore wind technology
-Offshore design issues: higher tip speed; enhanced reliability; support structure solutions
-Floating offshore systems
Future technology
-General trends
-Superconducting and other generators
-Floating and airborne systems
Q & A session
For registering/booking, please contact Andrew Brown, training manager, on training.era@dnvgl.com
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