Engineering aspects of windpower systems including aerodynamic analysis, mechanical design, support structure design, wind field analysis, system concepts and analysis, and economics.
Design of devices with strongly interacting components and functions. General principles and methods discussed. Design of specific assemblies, e.g., gearboxes and positioners explored in depth through a design project. Prerequisite: M&I-ENG 313.
Introduction to the basic tools and classical deterministic models for decision makers responsible for the planning, design, and operations of physical and social systems. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, and network models.