Professional/Short course Advanced Wind Energy
Page last updated 6 September 2025
Introduction
This CPD course, Advanced Wind Energy, will cover the fundamental aerodynamic theory of wind turbines, wind turbine control methods, and other relevant topics such as wind turbine noise, wind distribution and capacity factor.
Suitable for those with an interest in building a solid foundation of wind turbines and gaining an understanding of key design aspects to improve wind turbine performance and reducing their environmental impact.
Both academic practitioners (students and staff) and industry professionals would find this fundamental course relevant and engaging.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
Structure
Content
Day 1
- Wind turbine types
- Wind resource variations and capacity factor
- Actuator Disc Theory with examples, limitations
- Wake rotation
- Introduction to Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEM) Part 1
Day 2
- Basis of BEM with examples
- BEM Theory Part 2
- Accounting for losses in BEM with example calculations
- Dynamic stall, wind turbine design aspects and practical performance aspects
Day 3
- Wind turbine noise and mitigation with example calculations
- Wind turbine control systems, wind turbine methods for power control (FSSR, FSPR, VSSR, VSPR), in-class example calculations for power control
- Generator matching, Yaw control, PID controller
- Aerodynamic methods of turbine control
Features
Study facilities
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Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
Fees
Please see the table below for current fees and discounts available. All prices are VAT exempt.
Course dates | |
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Location | Frenchay Campus |
Fees | £368 |
Dates
Course dates | Time | Location |
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17-19 September 2025 | Three days | Frenchay Campus |
How to apply
To make a full or provisional booking for this programme, please complete the relevant online booking form below:
Course Dates | Booking Form |
17-19 September 2025 | Book now |
To make an enquiry: Enquire now
For further information
- Email: Please contact us through the online enquiry form.
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 2)