M.Sc - DTU
3–6 Months
Masters of Science Programes
This course uses the engineering skills learned in prior courses as a springboard to deepen students’ practical knowledge of the interaction between aerodynamics, loads and controls during turbine design. During the semester, students work in groups to redesign the DTU 10 MW Reference Wind Turbine for a different wind class. The following topics are covered: methods for redesigning a wind turbine rotor, wind turbine control basics and controller tuning, wind turbine dynamics and aeroelastic mode shapes, lifetime load calculations (fatigue + extreme), wind turbine certification standards and more.
To give the students advanced competencies in modelling and analysing the structural dynamics, aerodynamics, aeroelastic characteristics and control of wind turbines using analytical and computational methods, thereby creating a basis for evaluating the loads-performance trade-off during wind turbine design.
In a team, design and utilize a Python package hosted on GitHub to generate input files for aeroelastic software.
Contact details: rink@dtu.dk
Date:
August 2025
Period:
Expected duration:
3–6 Months
Format:
Hybrid
Level:
Advanced
Language of instruction:
English
Requirements:
Knowledge of basic structural dynamics and aerodynamics is required. Knowledge of wind turbine technology, wind turbine aerodynamics and basic control theory (PI controller) is highly recommended. Students are strongly recommended to have taken (1) 46120 and (2) either 46300 or 46310 at DTU or similar courses.
Teaching and assessment methods:
Registration Price:
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Registration deadline:
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Jenni Rinker