WIND 110 — Wind Power Technology
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours, 4 Credits Prerequisites: ETEC 240 – Pneumatic and Hydraulic Automation This course is designed to provide the operational and electrical skills required for an entry-level technical position in the global wind industry. Wind Power Technology will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required for assembling, installing and/or repairing wind energy projects of different scales, from small commercial and municipal turbines to utility-scale wind farms located offshore. Themes include: Project Operations, Turbine Fundamentals, Cranes & Rigging, Fasteners & Torqueing, Shaft Alignment and Bonding, and Grounding and Lightning Protection systems. Laboratory work will include technical processes.