Wind Energy meets Hydrogen
Would you like to do a minor in sustainable energy, and in particular wind energy? Would you like to work on interesting projects with other students from different technical educational institutions? Would you like to join national and international excursions to small and large wind turbine manufacturers and learn everything about on- and offshore wind energy? Then the minor Wind Energy is for you.
​During the minor Wind Energy, you will deal with various themes that play a role in the offshore and onshore wind industry. For example; the design, construction, operation and maintenance of relatively small to very large wind turbines. You will learn about wind turbines with a horizontal and vertical axis, about the challenges surrounding electricity networks and how to deal with the varying energy yield of wind energy. We'll also take a side trip into hydrogen technology and look at how you can use hydrogen as a buffer alongside wind energy.
We introduce you to (among other things) theory about turbine blade aerodynamics, the conversion to electricity, but also the challenges this poses to the electricity network. We will also bring you into contact with various large and small companies in the rapidly changing market in offshore and onshore wind energy. We are looking for ambitious students who want to roll up their sleeves and learn about renewable energy and wind turbines.
The minor in Wind Energy has been developed in cooperation with Groningen Energy Transition Centre ENTRANCE, companies, and knowledge and research institutions. During this minor, you will become acquainted with the field and, together with students from other technical courses, you will obtain energy from the wind in a smart and efficient manner. The minor is currently divided into 4 modules:
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Introduction Wind Energy. The principles of wind energy are dealt with in class. Our lecturer Gerard Schepers will teach the material, with various guest speakers from the industry supporting the theory. We will also work with various calculation tools. (Solid Works, calculation models in Excel, etc.). During a practical session our small wind tunnel is used.
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Safety, Management and IO&M. In this module we go on a one week excursion to Denmark. In this module we look at what safety aspects apply, for example, when installing and maintaining wind turbines, when performing work in workshops, and when using hydrogen. All participating students are invited to obtain their internationally recognized industrial safety certificate (VCA / SCC) at a reduced rate.
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Design and Realisation. Composites are an important component in the construction of wind turbine blades. This module is dedicated to the theory of composites and the testing of different selfmade composite materials.
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Development, Implementation and Professionalisation. In this module you will work with a group of students on one or more projects. We have projects with partners from the wind turbine market, but students can also propose their own projects. In addition, this module includes the micro-wind turbine challenge, in which students build their own micro-wind turbine that is tested in our small wind tunnel. The student who can generate most electrical power will be the winner of this challenge. We will also go on an excursion to one of the small wind turbine manufacturers in the north of the Netherlands, who has its production location near the city of Groningen.
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Minor Wind Energy at Hanze UAS - YouTube
Ingangseisen
You can apply for this programme if you meet the following requirements:
- You are a third- or fourth-year college student who has passed the propaedeutic year.
- You have an affinity for onshore and offshore windindustry and other forms of renewable energy.
- You have a hands-on and no-nonsense mentality.
- You are following a technical college education, preferably one that meets the competency profiles of 'Bachelor of Engineering' or 'Bachelor of Applied Sciences' or 'Bachelor of Built Environment'.
Do you not meet the requirements, but would like to take the minor and do you have technical affinity? Please contact us and we will look at the possibilities!
Rooster
Fulltime daytime education in semester 1
Toetsing
The theory modules are examined with assignments where you will apply the knowledge you have gained. These assignments might take the form of a report or a presentation. There are also a number of tests which are to be done individually. Projects are graded based on a plan of approach in the beginning of the project, progress report meetings and a final assessment where you will be graded on the work you have completed, which may be in the form of a report but it depends on the specific type of assignment and which tasks were required as part of it.
Aanvullende informatie
Costs: € 77,- personal contribution for the week-excursion to Denmark. Additional costs may apply if the SCC exam is passed, and for voluntary excursions.