What you will learn in Phase 5: Hydraulics

In Phase 5 students will learn about:

• Hydraulic systems and how their function
• Safety
• Troubleshooting
• The valves used in hydraulic systems, their functions, speed, pressure, and directional control.
• Hydraulic, electric pitch and  brake systems.
• Hydraulics and wind turbines
• Heat exchange systems

​Learn about Phase 6: Rigging/Torque, Tensionioning

​​Northwest Renewable Energy Institute's Wind Turbine Technician Training

• Phase 1: Intro to Wind and Telecom
• Phase 2: Mechanical 
• Phase 3: Electrical
• Phase 4: Electronics/Machine Controllers
• Phase 5: Hydraulics
• Phase 6: Rigging/Torque, Tensionioning​

Wind Turbines have several hydraulic components which wind turbine technicians fix and maintain.