This course teaches the fundamentals of how wind turbines work, are designed, integrated with the grid and operated. The course discusses micro turbines (under 1kW), small turbines (under 100kW) and large turbines (2.5MW). The student learns wind design parameters for system sizing, component optimization and safe construction practices. Net-metered wind installation and grid-connected wind farm scenarios are presented. The course also covers off grid battery backup system connections. The National Electric Code (NEC) and pertinent safety practices are discussed in this course. Each student will understand the function of all the component parts such as; tower, blades, nacelle, generators, pitch control, gear boxes, control schemes, power output control systems and more.
Applied Professional Training, Inc. (APT) offers college degrees, college credits and industry certifications to students worldwide. APT is a premiere technical training company in the electric power industry with over 16 years of service. APT is nationally accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, International Association of Continuing Education Training (IACET) for CEUs and the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) for CEHs. APT is a service company, dedicated to its students and builds long-term relationships with its customers.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss how wind energy is converted to electrical energy suitable for production or consumption
- Describe how wind energy can be used for grid-tie or off-grid systems
- Explain the function of each component of micro, small and large scale wind turbines
- Discuss the benefits of various tower designs and installation requirements
- Design wind systems using components suitable for a particular location
- Apply wind energy formulas to calculate/predict available wind energy for a specific location
- Explain how to properly and safely install various size wind turbines
- Apply the benefits of wind energy to improve our economic future
