University of Colorado Boulder

Wind Turbine Sensors

Jay Mendelson

Instructor: Jay Mendelson

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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30 hours to complete
3 weeks at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

30 hours to complete
3 weeks at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Examine the turbine blades, rotor, generator, transformer, gearbox, foundation

  • Specify the correct sensor for a wind turbine application

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2 quizzes, 2 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module students will learn about wind turbine architecture and how wind energy is captured

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7 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module students will learn about electromechanical components and sensors that monitor them

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10 videos2 readings1 quiz

In this module students will learn about electrical power generation and sensors to monitor it

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7 videos2 readings1 quiz

In this module students will learn how to measure wind velocity near the blades and far upstream, as well as turbine pitch and angular speed.

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4 videos2 readings1 assignment

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4.6 (5 ratings)
Jay Mendelson
University of Colorado Boulder
6 Courses95,473 learners

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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