WIND 120 — Power Transmission in Offshore Environments
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours, 4 Credits Prerequisites: WIND 110 – Wind Power Technology This course identifies key components of infrastructure needed to transport offshore generated power to onshore locations. These components include offshore cables (HVDC and HVAC}, offshore substations, electrical transformers, and power controlling and protection devices. The course also examines monitoring practices and maintenance needs associated with each of these components and identifies some of their common failures and related corrective/ preventative maintenance strategies. The economics of offshore power generation and transportation are briefly discussed. Laboratory work will include working with HVDC and HVAC cables, electrical transformers, and power-controlling devices.