The Rotor Design track provides the students with the technical knowledge necessary to work in the research and development (R&D) of Wind Turbine Rotors.
Profile of the Rotor Design graduate:
- Mastery of rotor aerodynamics, aeroelasticity and blade technology from a theoretical as well as experimental perspective and of relevant engineering methodologies and applications
- Awareness of current developments in the field of wind turbine rotors design and of the related issues
- Ability to apply and judge advanced analysis and design techniques to the chosen elective profile (Aerodynamics, Structures & Composites)
Aerodynamics graduate:
- Sound knowledge of fundamental aerodynamics, rotor aerodynamics, unsteady flows, active and passive flow control, applied wind turbine aerodynamics and aeroacoustics, wind farm wakes, as well as of the state-of-the-art experimental and numerical techniques
- Mastery of analysis and design of aerodynamic systems
Structures and Composites graduate:
- Knowledge of fundamental structure mechanics and mechanics of metallic, composite, and hybrid material systems
- Ability to develop analytical and numerical tools from fast to high-fidelity solutions
- Experience in applying and improving multidisciplinary design, analysis and optimization
- Mastery of analysis and design knowledge of the manufacturability of advanced composite products, with special attention to the aspects relevant to wind turbines (e.g. fatigue and sustainable production)
- Competences in the field of conceptual design, manufacturing techniques and selection of advanced composite materials
Courses
The Rotor Design student is required to accomplish an average of 30 ECTS per semester/university by taking mandatory as well as elective courses adding up to at least 120 ECTS for the complete master (DTU does not allow for obtaining more than 124.5 ECTS for the full master programme). Students need to get the approval of their complete course list by the track coordinators of both universities awarding the degree. An overview of the courses offered within the Rotor Design track is provided below.
Note: the listed electives courses are the only courses that are pre-approved by the track coordinators. Should students want to follow elective courses that are not already included in this list, they should request their track coordinators to review and approve the courses before enrolling for such courses.
Specialisation Aerodynamics
30 ECTS courses @DTUClick here to find information about the courses at DTU. | ||
Mandatory | ECTS | |
| 46115 | Turbulence modeling | 5 |
| 46300 | Wind Turbine Technology and Aerodynamics | 10 |
| 41320 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 5 |
Electives |
| ECTS |
| 02610 | Optimization and data fitting | 5 |
| 34840 | Fundamentals of Acoustics and Noise Control | 5 |
| 41129 | Turbulent Flows | 5 |
| 41316 | Advanced CFD | 5 |
| 46200 | Planning and Development of Wind Farms (January) | 5 |
| 46500 | Probabilistic Method in Wind Energy | 5 |
30 ECTS courses, incl. possible professional training @TU DelftThe 2nd semester at the TU Delft is divided in two quarters. Click here to find information about the courses at the TU Delft. | ||
Mandatory | ECTS | |
| AE4010 | Research Methodologies* | 2 |
| AE4ASM506 | Aeroelasticity | 3 |
| AE4W21-14 | Wind Turbine Aeroelasticity | 2 |
| AE4180 | Flow Measurement Techniques | 3 |
| AE4135 | Rotor Aerodynamics | 4 |
| AE4W13 | Site Conditions for Wind Turbine Design | 3 |
| AE4W09 | Wind Turbine Design | 5 |
| WM0324LR | Ethics and Engineering for AE | 3 |
Electives | ||
| AE5055 | Professional Training | 6 |
| WM1115TU** | Elementary Course Dutch for Foreigners | 3 |
| AE4117 | Fluid-Structure Interaction | 4 |
| OE44120 | Offshore Wind Farms Design (Not available in 2022/23) | 4 |
*This course can be done in either the 2nd or 3rd semester ** This course can only be followed as an additional course (ie above the required 30EC) and will not appear in the DTU diploma | ||
15 ECTS courses + start 45 ECTS Thesis | ||
Mandatory | ECTS | |
| AE4010 | Research Methodologies (TU Delft)* | 2 |
| One of the two following courses: | ||
| 46320 | Loads, Aerodynamics and Control of Wind Turbines | 10 |
| 46400 | Wind Turbine Measurement Techniques | 10 |
| Master Thesis (starting November 1st) | 45 | |
Electives | ||
| 34840 | Fundamentals of Acoustics and Noise Control | 5 |
| 46500 | Probabilistic Method in Wind Energy | 5 |
| 41316 | Advanced CFD | 5 |
| 02450 | Introduction to Machine learning and data mining | 5 |
| 02610 | Optimization and data fitting | 5 |
| 46205 | Feasibility Studies of Energy projects | 5 |
| *In case you did not do this course in the 2nd semester | ||
45 ECTS thesis (free mobility)**
| ||
| Master thesis must be finished on 31 July | ||
Compulsory DTU | ECTS | |
| Master Thesis | 45 | |
Compulsory TU Delft | ||
| AE5912 | Master Thesis | 45 |
*The master thesis is supervised by the two degree awarding universities | ||
Specialisation Structures and Composites
30 ECTS courses @DTUClick here to find information about the courses at DTU. | ||
Mandatory | ECTS | |
| 46420 | Composite Materials and Fibres | 5 |
| 46300 | Wind Turbine Technology and Aerodynamics | 10 |
| 41525 | Finite Element Methods | 10 |
Electives* | ECTS | |
| 41526 | Fracture Mechanics | 5 |
| 34840 | Fundamentals of Acoustics and Noise Control | 5 |
| 46200 | Planning and Development of Wind Farms (January) | 5 |
| 02450 | Introduction to Machine learning and data mining | 5 |
30 ECTS courses, incl. possible professional training @TU DelftThe 2nd semester at the TU Delft is divided in two quarters. Click here to find information about the courses at the TU Delft. | ||
Mandatory | ECTS | |
| AE4010 | Research Methodologies* | 2 |
| AE4ASM506 | Aeroelasticity | 3 |
| AE4W21-14 | Wind Turbine Aeroelasticity | 2 |
| AE4ASM505 | Non-linear modeling (using FEM) | 3 |
| AE4ASM109 | Design & Analysis of Composite Structures I | 5 |
| AE4ASM105 | Composite Trinity Exercise | 4 |
| AE4W09 | Wind Turbine Design | 5 |
| WM0324LR | Ethics and Engineering for AE | 3 |
Electives | ||
| AE4ASM510 | Design & Analysis of Composite Structures II | 3 |
| AE4ASM511 | Stability & Analysis of Structures II | 3 |
| AE5055 | Professional Training | 6 |
| AE4117 | Fluid-Structure Interaction | 4 |
| WM1115TU ** | Elementary Course Dutch for Foreigners | 3 |
*This course can be done in either the 2nd or 3rd semester ** This course can only be followed as an additional course (ie above the required 30EC) and will not appear in the DTU diploma | ||
15 ECTS courses + start 45 ECTS Thesis | ||
Mandatory | ECTS | |
| AE4010 | Research Methodologies (TU Delft)* | 2 |
| One of the two following courses: | ||
| 46320 | Loads, Aerodynamics and Control of Wind Turbines | 10 |
| 46400 | Wind Turbine Measurement Techniques | 10 |
| Master Thesis (starting November 1st) | 45 | |
Electives | ||
| 41526 | Fracture Mechanics | 5 |
| 34840 | Fundamentals of Acoustics and Noise Control | 5 |
| 46100 | Introduction to Micro Meteorology for Wind Energy | 5 |
| 02610 | Optimization and data fitting | 5 |
| *In case you did not do this course in the 2nd semester | ||
45 ECTS thesis (free mobility)**
| ||
| Master thesis must be finished on 31 July | ||
Compulsory DTU | ECTS | |
| Master Thesis | 45 | |
Compulsory TU Delft | ||
| AE5912 | Master Thesis | 45 |
*The master thesis is supervised by the two degree awarding universities | ||