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Sep 20, 2026
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SUST 211 - Wind Turbine Mechanical System
PROGRAM: Energy Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
The continuation of Wind Turbine Mechanical System I. This course will cover the interaction of the wind turbine systems with technologies such as [mechanical] transmission, power generation, and power transmission systems.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:- Differentiate corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance (E,D,F).
- Describe machinery lifecycles (E).
- Describe the importance of shaft alignment (I,E).
- Differentiate between shaft axes for alignment.
- Perform mechanical shaft alignment (E).
- Perform laser shaft alignment (E,D,I).
- Explain the importance of vibration analysis (E,F).
- Perform a capture of a vibration signature (E,D,I).
- Analyze a vibration signature against a control (F,D).
- Explain the purpose of temperature control on moving parts (E).
- Apply thermodynamic laws to temperature management.
- Model a wind turbine coolant system (E).
- Troubleshoot temperature sensors (E).
- Explain the mechanisms through which SCADA interacts with wind turbine mechanical systems (E,F).
- Use SCADA software to identify wind turbine system mechanical failures(C,I).
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Maintenance schedules
- Preventive maintenance
- Shaft alignment
- Vibration analysis
- Temperature analysis
- SCADA system interaction
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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