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Aug 06, 2026
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SUST 111 - Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems I
PROGRAM: Energy Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
The use and maintenance of the mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems found in wind turbine systems. The course will cover general wind turbine systems and operations. Troubleshooting for the mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems will be covered.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Convert between metric and English measurement systems.
- Differentiate types of bolts, nuts, fasteners, bearings, and other pieces of hardware for machinery.(A,I))
- Identify simple machines: lever, pulley, inclined plane, screw, wheel and axle, etc.(A,E)
- Explain how simple machines provide mechanical advantage.(E)
- Identify bearing components.(E)
- Describe importance of lubrication in machines.(E,F,D)
- Analyze lubricants.(E,I,D)
- Perform an oil change on a machine.(E,I,D)
- Determine center of gravity.(E)
- Identify anchoring points for machinery lifting.
- Inspect ropes, straps, and chains.(I)
- Perform crane hand signals.(D)
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Metric and English conversion
- Simple machines and mechanical advantage
- Hardware used in wind turbines
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Bearing technology
- Lubrication
- Rigging
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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