Wind Energy Online Workshops

Introduction to Wind Turbine Rotor Aerodynamics - Register & Learn More >>

Modeling Wind Turbines with OpenFAST Code - Register & Learn More >>

- For Wind Energy Professionals: Continuing Ed Certificate I Skill-Building
- Each workshop should take an estimated 8-10 hours to complete with no time limit or expiration date.
- A certificate of completion is available as a printable PDF upon finishing.

Workshop 1: Introduction to Wind Turbine Rotor Aerodynamics
Student fee: $550
Professional fee: $750

You will...

- Understand the basic fluid dynamic model of a wind turbine rotor​
- Understand 2D airfoil behavior
- Specify blade element momentum theory equations
- Design a wind turbine rotor using BEM equations and analyze the rotor performance

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Workshop 2: Modeling Wind Turbines with OpenFAST Code 
Student fee: $750
Professional fee: $950

You will...

  • ​Learn how the OpenFAST framework is organized
  • Understand how to manipulate individual modules in OpenFAST (and FASTv8) to suit your simulation needs
  • Learn how to debug and postprocess simulation results to get the most out of the software

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Meet the Instructors

 

If you have any questions regarding the workshop material or activities, please contact me. I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.

Contact Dr. Lackner: lackner@umass.edu 

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