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ME 135 - Wind and Tidal Energy

Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering

Full Course Title

Wind and Tidal Energy

Instructor Name(s)

Luzzatto-Fegiz

Course Description

Actuator disc theory; Blade element momentum theory; Design of optimal rotors; Wind turbine wakes; The atmosphere, and effects of atmospheric stability; Models of large wind farms; Open channel-flows; Energy available in tidal flows.

Unit Value

3

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

3

Prerequisites

ME 152A

Advisory Enrollment Comments

May not be taken for additional credit by students who have completed ME 125PL. May not be taken by students who have completed ME 225PL or ME 235.