WPT 213 — Wind Power Control Systems
Considers systems utilized to control wind turbines: AC and DC motorapplications, motor control system applications, automated processcontrols (PLCs), communication systems, remote access and related farmoperations. Topics include: basics of AC & DC motor types and function,motor control system fundamentals, introduction to motor control ladderlogic and applications, PLC architecture, I/O device introduction, PLCprogramming fundamentals and use of wind farm management tools.Course also includes an introduction to communication mediafundamentals for Ethernet and optical fiber network applications. Labexercises provide hands-on activities with basic motor and controlapplications, automated system applications with PLCs and motorcontrol, introduction to PLC programming, and networking basics, alongwith data storage, transfer and analysis activities. Network activitiesinclude hardware assembly, cable installation and related testingequipment. Prerequisites: ELS 115 and ELS 116
Prerequisites: ELS 115, ELS 116