WPT 114 — Introduction to Wind Power Industry
Students will be introduced to the wind power industry throughdiscussions on technician skill requirements, career opportunities, latestindustry trends, and challenges, along with an overview of wind turbinesystems and project operations. Classroom discussions and lab activitieswill include review of wind data resources, wind turbine sitingrequirements, hands-on exercises with a variety of wind turbine systemsand simulation trainers, industrial wiring practices, along with electricmotor function and control. Corequisites: ELS 115 and ELS 116