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MSc Wind Power Systems (Energy Engineering)

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    MSc 2 years full-time, 120 ECTS, Aalborg

Course Description

The MSc specialisation in Wind Power System (WPS) focuses on the electrical aspects of wind power systems ensuring an excellent education in subjects such as generators, power electronics, control engineering and power system technology related to wind power applications. This will provide an excellent background for engineering employment in the wind industry.

You will study topics like

  • How do we ensure electric network stability when a large wind turbine is connected to the system?
  • Should direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) transmission be applied in offshore wind parks of the future?
  • What type of generator provides the highest efficiency in a given application?
  • How can a wind turbine be protected against lightning?
  • How do you design a micro electricity supply network comprising a wind turbine, energy storage and loads?

Entry Requirements

Please make sure you send your application form and further documentation via post to the International Office by the required deadline.

Furthermore please note the official language requirements for international students applying to Aalborg University. You must complete and pass one of the following:

  • IELTS (academic test): 6.5
  • TOEFL (paper-based): 550
  • TOEFL (computer-based): 230
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 80
  • Cambridge ESOL: C1

Admission to the MSc programme in Wind Power Systems presupposes a BSc degree in Electrical Energy Engineering, Power Systems or similar.

For further information regarding deadlines and requirements please see the website How to apply to Aalborg University.

Fees

Students from outside EU/EEA please see http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-postgraduate/tuition-fee/

Student Destinations

Windpower system engineers in the electrical area have a wide range of job opportunities.

The gained knowledge enables the MSc graduates to work in project engineering, research, development and management in Danish and international industries or public institutions.

Examples of possible employers:

•Electrical transmission companies such as Vattenfall, DongEnergy and Energinet.dk
•Wind industry such as Vestas and Siemens Wind Power
•Power industry such as ABB and Siemens
•Power system or electronics companies
•Counselling companies

Module Details

During the MSc programme in Wind Power Systems (WPS), you will study the electrical phenomena in wind power systems and achieve a high level of competence in the field of generators, power electronics, control techniques, power systems and integration of wind turbines in the electric power supply network. Career opportunities include R&D departments in major companies in the wind turbine industry.

The teaching of the programme is carried out in an innovative, dynamic and challenging environment through a combination of research-based courses, team-based project work and a high degree of interaction with industrial partners and energy supply companies. The companies take an active part in providing project proposals for the problem-oriented project work, guest lectures and visits to the companies.

See the programme structure by semester at: http://www.studyguide.aau.dk/programmes/postgraduate/55806/academic-content/

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