|
Wind Turbine Technology Overview
Raymond Ehrhard, P.E.
Overview
In this course the student will learn how wind
turbines are designed and used, specifically for utility sized applications.
Wind turbine technology is explained for various applications. A review of
turbine components is discussed along with electrical implications. The
conditions for optimum turbine performance are presented.
This course will be beneficial for a student with
basic knowledge of wind turbine design interested in learning design aspects of
turbine applications to power systems. It is also an excellent overview for
those professionals working in the field of renewable energy.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained
in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Wind
Turbine Technology Overview, October 2005.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of
ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain 1 PDH credit.
Specific Knowledge or
Skill Attained
This course teaches the
following specific knowledge and skills:
- Background on Wind Turbine
Design
- Application of Wind
Turbines to Utility Scale Applications
- Wind Turbine Components
and Relationships
- Power Control
- Support Information for
Wind Turbine Optimization
Course
Click on the following PDF attachment and review the document
prior to taking a quiz for credit.
Wind Turbine Technology Overview (779 KB)
You may need Acrobat Reader to view this document.
Click on the link below to download a free copy of Acrobat Reader.
To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
(To take the quiz,
your web browser must be set to accept cookies. See how to
check your cookie settings.)
 
|
