Course Description

Computational Wind Engineering, or CWE, is the integration of fluid dynamics, meteorology, and computational modeling to predict how wind interacts with structures and the environment. Unlike traditional wind tunnel experiments, CWE allows engineers to simulate complex wind scenarios virtually, saving time and cost. Applications include designing wind turbines for maximum efficiency, evaluating the safety of tall buildings under extreme wind events, and assessing wind hazards in urban areas. CWE has become a vital tool for optimizing renewable energy projects and ensuring the safety and comfort of built environments.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Explain the principles of wind engineering and its importance in renewable energy design.

• Understand computational tools used for wind analysis, including CFD, numerical modeling, and simulation techniques.

• Apply computational methods to analyze wind loads on structures and turbines.

• Interpret simulation results for wind flow, turbulence, and energy potential assessment.

• Evaluate the limitations, best practices, and validation methods in computational wind engineering.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics and wind-energy concepts

• Familiarity with engineering analysis or numerical methods is helpful