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    Apr 19, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

INRE 25020 - History of Wind

0.42 CR
The thought of harnessing the power of wind is not new. For centuries man has sought methods of replacing physical labor with free, abundant, energy from the winds that blew across the land and sea. This module will give a brief history of wind power and the evolution of the components used.

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Understand the energy potential in wind.
  2. Compare different sites for wind energy systems and the advantages of each.
  3. Examine methods utilized to measure wind energy potential.