Information Package / Course Catalogue
Wind Turbine Systems and Components
Course Code: AEK221
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Students are expected to learn about wind turbines and their components.

Course Content

Fundamental concepts, detailed information on turbin components.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nacelle
Week 3 - Theoretical
Rotor Blades
Week 4 - Theoretical
Rotor Blades
Week 5 - Theoretical
Low Speed Shaft
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gearbox
Week 7 - Theoretical
High Speed Shaft With Its Mechanical Brake
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Electrical Generator
Week 10 - Theoretical
Yaw Mechanism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Electronic Controller
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hydraulics System
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cooling Unit, tower
Week 14 - Theoretical
Anemometer and Wind Vane
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1123
Individual Work71114
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
4
5
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
5
4
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
5
4
3
3
3
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
4
4
4
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026