ELE 210 - Utility Wind I (3 Credits)

This course covers turbine nacelle and generator operations as well as troubleshooting skills for wind turbines during operation in a wide variety of situations. It highlights the need for component, sub-system and system level skills. Turbine safety, electrical control functions and power, turbine hydraulics, brakes and mechanisms are also covered, as well as meteorological, system operation, safety networking and troubleshooting. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Corequisite(s): ELE 170 . Course Fee: $75. Laboratory Fee: $25. Offered upon sufficient student demand.