Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Introduction to Wind Power Systems Webinar

Why Should You Take This Introduction to Wind Power Systems webinar?

Learn how our future energy demands can be enhanced with wind energy applications. Each student will understand the function of all the component parts such as; tower, blades, nacelle, synchronous and asynchronous generators, pitch control, gear boxes, control schemes, and power output control.

This Introduction to Wind Power Systems webinar focuses on the design and construction of wind energy as a viable sustainable energy resource. This course teaches the fundamentals of how wind turbines work, and how systems are designed and installed. The course discusses micro turbines (under 1kW), small turbines (under 100kw), and large turbines (2.5MW range). Residential, community and wind farm scenarios are discussed to the level of working knowledge.

The student learns about wind characteristics for system sizing, necessary components to optimize design, and safe construction practices. The course covers the North American Power Grids for grid-tie connections and off grid battery backup system connections. The National Electric Code (NEC) and safety practices are discussed in this course. Practical applications, operations, and safety aspects are covered in this course.

Target Audience:  For students who want an in-depth understanding of large and small Wind Power systems and for those who are interested in pursuing job positions in the renewable energy industry.

Learning Outcomes:

• List and describe the function of all the major components of a wind tower: tower blades, nacelle, synchronous and asynchronous generator, gear boxes, control mechanisms, output power control.
• List the major economic considerations when designing a wind system and explain how local utility, or State and Federal regulations influence cost decisions and system designs.
• Describe the methods used to measure wind output and explain how power output is calculated when designing a wind system.
• Explain the use of major construction techniques used in wind towers systems and discuss methods used to properly install various sizes using established safety procedures in the wind industry.

Benefits of Completing Training:

• Students learn valuable knowledge and skills needed to expand and diversify their career opportunities in the renewable energy industry.
• Students obtain a working knowledge of how Wind is used to create electrical energy and how wind power systems are designed, engineered, installed, and maintained. 

Prerequisites:  There are no prerequisites for taking this course

Syllabus

Part A:  

Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Business is for those who want to know what"s going on around them, who want to do what they can themselves. This section is about how to proceed in a logical and methodical manner to determine if you can use wind energy and methods of cost justification for doing so. Starting with the very basics this section explains how wind energy is harnessed for electricity production and uses within a residential setting both as an adjunct or standalone to the normal method of electricity delivery to the consumer.

Part A Objectives:

Upon completion of Part A of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe how the wind energy has evolved from the 1970s to the present.
• Discuss the ways that wind energy can be used today to supplement or replace conventional means of generating energy.
• Explain the basic concepts of wind generation and what factors influence the power in the wind.
• Identify what factors determine the amount of energy that a wind machine can produce.
• List and describe the items that determine initial cost, maintenance, interest rates, and performance over the life of a wind system.

Part B:  

Wringing the most energy from the wind striking a wind turbine rotor is complex requiring many physical issues to consider in wind construction. Continuing on from the basics, this section explores in great detail just how to determine the best type of wind system to design and build based on one"s own environmental conditions, taking into consideration, local weather patterns, topography, and even local zoning issues. Finally this section also discusses how wind systems can be connected to the local electric utility and issues that may alter what and how a particular system is built based on interconnection rules.

Part B Objectives:

Upon completion of Part B of this course, students will be able to:

• Discuss the different wind blade types and when each would be used based on the size of the wind system
• List and explain the different types of towers that are used to build wind systems
• Compare and contrast the differences in building verses buying a wind system
• List and describe how to evaluate product specifications of commercially available wind systems
• Discuss how PURPA removed barriers to connecting wind systems to local electric utilities

Part C:  

Operation, Installation, Maintenance, and Safety for Wind Systems - This section is intended to give the student an overview the importance of power quality in maintaining system reliability and corrective and planned maintenance activities used to ensure safety of personnel, facilities and equipment used to distribute power to the consumer. The importance of safety is emphasized by studying the design of distribution systems and substations construction as a major method in ensuring the reliability of power delivery.

Part C Objectives:

Upon completion of Part C of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and describe the various methods of building off the grid wind systems
• Describe how wind electric water pumping systems function
• Identify and explain the major considerations in siting wind towers in the U.S.
• Describe the physical requirements of building a wind tower, and how code requirements add to the safety of personnel
• Identify the major items necessary to monitor the performance of a wind system
• Discuss the importance of using fall protection in wind systems, and describe the major components of a fall system