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Introduction to Multi-meters

The digital multi-meter is one of the most widely used tools in the Wind Turbine industry. Known for its diagnostic accuracy the Fluke 87 multi-meter is used to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines and industrial systems. This course is designed to familiarize the student with this most widely used tool and its most common applications.

AC/DC Electrical Systems

Study and understand the fundamentals and application of Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) electrical systems. Learn the components of basic electrical circuits, electrical measurements, circuit analysis, combination circuits, and transformers. Examine the physics of magnetism, inductance, and the phenomenon of capacitance.

Electrical Relay Control

Electric Relay Control forms the fundamental building block for other automated systems that apply to wind turbines. Discover the use of electric relay control for the control of electric motors and fluid actuators. Students will study preparations for programmable controllers which use the electric relay control schematic method and a ladder diagram. Students will examine the design and interpret the operation of relay control circuits. Students will gain an understanding of control logic, sequencing logic, timers and advanced systems.

Electric Machines

Explore the world of electric machines. These machines are commonly utilized or found on industrial devices such as wind turbines. In this course an emphasis will be placed on the study of single phase AC motors, three-phase AC electric motors, and DC electric motors. Students will learn industry relevant skills which will include: how to operate, install, analyze performance, and select electric machines for various applications. A strong emphasis will be placed on the study of rotating electric motors, DC shunt and compound motors, motor speed and torque, motor performance, split phase AC motors, capacitor-start AC motors, permanent capacitor and two capacitor motors, and three phase induction motors.

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

Learn the importance of PLC’s as the fundamental building block for automated systems such as those used on wind turbines. Topics will include basic programming, motor control, discrete I/O interfacing, timer instructions, counter instructions, troubleshooting, event sequencing, application development, process control instruction, and math and database instruction.