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Mechanical

Mechanical Drives I

Develop the basic skills required to operate, install, analyze performance, and design basic mechanical transmission systems. Students will demonstrate proper use of spur gears, bearings, and couplings. To prepare students for the more complex Mechanical Drives II course, this class includes an introduction to mechanical drive systems, key fasteners, power transmission systems, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives.

Mechanical Drives II

Apply the knowledge acquired in Mechanical Devices I with this comprehensive course material to complete the study of mechanical devices. Critical to the reliability of the turbine is proper selection and maintenance of bearings and gears. Students will study and learn to distinguish between plain bearings, ball bearings, roller bearings, anti-friction bearings, advanced gear drives, and gaskets and seals.

Laser Alignment

Maintaining proper alignment of major components is vital to efficient operation of any industrial equipment. This course will enable the student whom has never performed laser alignments to demonstrate practical application and understanding in all aspects of laser alignments. Emphasis will be directed to properly set-up and measure using the applicable alignment tools relevant to the wind industry based on good field practices.

Vibration Analysis

Learn how sound vibration is measured and discover how vibration can be used to determine the condition of a various components and efficient operations of a wind turbine. The presence of component imbalances enhances components failures, thus increasing wind turbine failures and downtimes. As a Technician, understanding basic vibration data and vibration analysis is of added value to the successful operations of wind turbines.

Metallurgy

Students will gain a well developed understanding of the two most important commercial metals – iron and steel. Their origins, properties, and uses will be described and shown in illustrations. Students will also become familiar with eight other important metals and their properties and uses. These metals range from copper and aluminum to tin and zinc.

Torque & Tensioning

The power generation industry demands high quality joint integrity. Whether the bolting is on the reactor pressure vessel head at a nuclear power plant, or holding the blades to the bearing on a wind turbine, there is no room for failure. The wind turbine industry offers unique challenges for bolting and tensioning. Students will learn the basics of torque and tensioning and demonstrate their applications.