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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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SUST 220 - Wind Turbine Controls
PREREQUISITES: INDT 133, Basic Electricity or ADMF 113
PROGRAM: Energy Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Introduces the theory and uses of control systems and programmable logic devices (PLD) used in wind turbines from a holistic and application point of view. The course also introduces SCADA systems.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify components in a wind turbine (A).
- Read wind turbine schematics and use them to troubleshoot electrical faults (E).
- Model the interactions of the wind turbine components (E).
- Identify sensors, motors, and programmable logics devices in a wind turbine (E).
- Demonstrate safe practices for troubleshooting and replacement (A).
- Troubleshoot motors, transformers, switches, sensors, and PLCs (E,C).
- Perform proper replacement and installation of wind turbine components (F,D,I).
- Use SCADA software to identify system errors (E,I).
- Troubleshoot and reset devices through SCADA software.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Wind turbine electronic mechanisms
- Wind turbine sensors and motor controls
- Introduction of the use of programmable logic devices in wind turbines
- Troubleshooting for wind turbine devices
- Installation of wind turbine components
- SCADA software
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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