Descriptif
The main objective of this module will be to describe fundamental knowledge on the fluid mechanics of wind turbines (why do wind turbines look the way they do?) and on the fluid mechanics of the wind itself (what makes the wind blow?). Structural mechanics is also essential to the wind energy industry of course, and will also be addressed, but less in depth.
A second objective of this module will be to give an overview of the history of wind turbines, and to provide some elements on the present state and trends of wind energy in the world. These topics will be covered more concisely than those described above.
An originality of the course consists in presenting the fluid mechanics necessary for the understanding of both the flow around the turbine (aerodynamics) and the atmospheric flow which produces the boundary layer winds (geophysical fluid dynamics). This contrasts with standard texts on wind energy which generally describe the wind only from a statistical point of view.
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
The course is taught in English.
effectifs minimal / maximal:
8/100Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
- M1 Sciences and Technologies for Energy
- M1 Innovation, Entreprise, et Société - Voie Innovation technologique
- Echanges PEI
- MScT-Energy Environment : Science Technology & Management
- M1 Énergie
- M2 Énergie
- M2 Water, Air, Pollution and Energy
- Non Diplomant
- Titre d’Ingénieur diplômé de l’École polytechnique
Parcours de rattachement
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M1 Sciences and Technologies for Energy
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M1 Innovation, Entreprise, et Société - Voie Innovation technologique
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Echanges PEI
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Energy Environment : Science Technology & Management
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M1 Énergie
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M2 Water, Air, Pollution and Energy
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Non Diplomant
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Titre d’Ingénieur diplômé de l’École polytechnique
Background knowledge in fluid mechanics. Essential notions are briefly reviewed, but only briefly.
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade réduitPour les étudiants du diplôme Echanges PEI
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M1 Énergie
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 4 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Titre d’Ingénieur diplômé de l’École polytechnique
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M1 Innovation, Entreprise, et Société - Voie Innovation technologique
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Energy Environment : Science Technology & Management
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 4 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Non Diplomant
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M1 Sciences and Technologies for Energy
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M2 Énergie
Pour les étudiants du diplôme M2 Water, Air, Pollution and Energy
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Evaluation will take two to three forms: during the semester, students make a short presentation on a research article, by groups of three to five, and the course ends with a written exam. Additionally, there may be quizz using multiple choice questions.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 3 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Programme détaillé
The organization of the course may vary slightly from year to year. Essentially, the outline is as follows for the 9 sessions:
- Introduction; orders of magnitude; reminders on basic fluid mechanics
- Wind turbines - aerodynamics 1
- Wind turbines - aerodynamics 2
- Fundamental notions on structural mechanics and vibrations for wind turbines
- Overview of design options for wind turbines; historical perspective; challenges for offshore
- Round-table with speakers from the industry
- The wind: local measurements, atmospheric boundary layer
- The wind: meteorology, global circulation and modelling
- Global wind potential; overview and openings
