MSc in Wind Energy
Master of Science in Engineering (Wind Energy)
The aim of the MSc programme in wind energy is to give you a
general understanding of wind energy and a deep insight and
knowledge in technologies related to wind energy which qualifies
you to analyze, design, develop and operate wind energy systems.
Moreover, the program is characterized by the following:
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The program covers the technologies which are part of wind
power
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The wind turbine industry and other players are actively
involved in the specialization of the program. External parties
typically take part in the tuition and the Master
Thesis is often based on collaboration with one or more
external parties.
Within the MSc program in Wind Energy there is a program in
electrical engineering as well as a program in mechanical
engineering. The programs are highly coordinated and several of
the elective courses within the programs are identical. That way,
it is possible to obtain an interdisciplinary insight into
different relevant technical disciplines.
Academic Requiremets
Academic Requirements, MSc Eng
Admission to the MSc in Wind Energy requires a
relevant BSc degree. The following BSc programs from DTU qualifies
for the MSc program:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Physics and Nanotechnology
- IT and Communications Technology
- Civil Engineering
Furthermore, students with another relevant Danish or foreign
BSc degree can apply for admission. Basic mathematical
knowledge is required and for mechanical engineering also some
programming skill is needed.
Finally, B Engs within the program Arctic Technology, Civil
and Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical
and Electronic Engineering can apply for admission.
Students with a bachelor degree who seek admission to MSc
programs at DTU must demonstrate proficiency in English (B-level
for students from Nordic countries, IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson test
for international students).
Academic Requirements, MSc Techn
Students holding another relevant BSc degree
may be admitted to the MSc program based on a concrete assesment
by the director of studies.
Program Provisions, MSc Eng
In order to obtain the MSc degree in Wind Energy,
the student must have passed the following:
- General Competence Courses adding up to 30 points
- Technological Specialization Courses adding up to at least 30
points
- a Master Thesis of at least 30 points within Wind Energy
- a sufficient number of Elective Courses from the list to bring
the total number of points of the entire study to 120.
Courses
General Competence Courses
Mandatory courses:
| 42490 | Technology, economics, management and organisation | 10 | point |
| 46300 | Wind Turbine Technology and Aerodynamics | 10 | point |
Course 46300 Wind Turbine Technology and Aerodynamics is
mandatory in the beginning of the program. The course gives a broad
understanding of wind energy technology and is essential for a
deeper understanding of wind turbines needed in succeeding
courses.
10 ECTS points have to be obtained from the courses listed
below:
| 31070 | Hands-on microcontroller programming | 5 | point |
| 31770 | High Voltage Engineering | 10 | point |
| 31786 | Wind Turbine Electrical Design | 10 | point |
| 41315 | Applied CFD | 5 | point |
| 41323 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 10 | point |
| 46100 | Introduction to Micro Meteorology for Wind Energy | 5 | point |
| 46200 | Planning and Development of Wind Farms | 5 | point |
| 46400 | Wind Turbine Measurement Technique | 10 | point |
For students accepted at DTU prior to September 2012 the courses
42490 and 46300 are not mandatory. Further the courses listed below
also count as General Competence Courses :
| 31784 | Wind Turbine Measurement Technique | 10 | point |
| 41314 | Wind Turbine Technology and Aerodynamics | 10 | point |
| 45700 | Planning and Development of Wind Farms | 5 | point |
| 45701 | Introduction to Micro Meteorology for Wind Energy | 5 | point |
The course listed below counts as General Competence Course for
students accepted at DTU prior to September 2011:
| 41313 | Wind Turbine Technology and Aerodynamics | 7.5 | point |
The course listed below counts as General Competence Course for
students accepted at DTU prior to September 2009:
| 41328 | Planning and development of wind farms | 5 | point |
Technological Specialization Courses
Electrical Engineering
| 31742 | Power System Operation | 5 | point |
| 31745 | Computational Electric Energy Systems | 5 | point |
| 31750 | Stability and Control in Electric Power Systems | 10 | point |
| 31756 | High Power Electronics | 10 | point |
| 31782 | Electrical Machines | 5 | point |
| 31783 | Integration of wind power in the power system | 5 | point |
Mechanical Engineering
| 41128 | Turbulence Theory | 7.5 | point |
| 41214 | Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Analysis | 7.5 | point |
| 41223 | Linear and Nonlinear Wave Dynamics | 10 | point |
| 41319 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 10 | point |
| 41514 | Dynamics of Machinery | 5 | point |
| 41516 | Anisotropy and Fiber Composites | 5 | point |
| 41525 | FEM-Heavy (Programming the Finite Element Method) | 10 | point |
| 41822 | Experimental Fluid Mechanics | 5 | point |
| 46210 | Offshore Wind Energy | 5 | point |
| 46310 | Projects in Wind Turbine Aeroelasticity | 10 | point |
| 46320 | Loads, Aerodynamics and Control of Wind Turbines | 10 | point |
| 46410 | Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Structures | 10 | point |
| 46420 | Composite Materials and Fibres | 5 | point |
| 46430 | Experimental Materials Characterization | 5 | point |
The courses listed below also count as Technological
Specialization Courses for students accepted at DTU prior to
September 2012:
| 41329 | Projects in Wind Turbine Aeroelasticity | 10 | point |
| 41820 | Laminate and Sandwich Structures | 10 | point |
| 45703 | Aeroelastic Design of Wind Turbines | 10 | point |
The course listed below also counts as Technological
Specialization Courses for students accepted at DTU prior to
September 2011:
| 31356 | High Power Electronics | 10 | point |
The courses listed below count as Technological
Specialization Courses for students accepted at DTU prior to
September 2009:
| 31741 | Power System Networks | 10 | point |
| 41228 | Composite Lightweight Structures | 10 | point |
Elective Courses
The elective courses can be chosen among all advanced level
courses at DTU as well as courses from other universities which
can be transferred to the programme. You can find an overview of
the courses recommended by the program coordinators on the
program's website.
Studying abroad
DTU recommends that students study one semester at a foreign
university if they have not been on an international exchange
before. Please contact International Affairs for further
information. The faculty staff may also be able to
assist. Deadlines for international exchange are listed
here
The head of studies may approve selected courses taken as part
of an approved International Exchange Program as substitutes for
required DTU courses.
Recommendation for course of study Mechanical Engineering
On the following link some advice is given to students who want
to specialize in e.g. materials, structures, aerodynamics and
aeroelasticity.
http://www.vindenergi.dtu.dk/English/Education.aspx
Heads of Studies
Martin O.L. hansen
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Nils Koppels Alle, Building 403
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Phone: (+45) 4525 4316
E-mail: molh@mek.dtu.dk
Web: www.mek.fm.dtu.dk
Jacob Østergaard
Department of Electrical Engineering
Centre for Electric Technology
Elektrovej, building 325, Room 054
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Phone: (+45) 4525 3501
E-mail: joe@elektro.dtu.dk
Web: www.elektro.dtu.dk