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Wind Energy Basics
A wind energy system transforms the kinetic energy of the
wind into mechanical or electrical energy that can be harnessed for
practical use. Mechanical energy is most commonly used for pumping water
in rural or remote locations- the "farm windmill" still seen in many
rural areas of the U.S. is a mechanical wind pumper - but it can also be
used for many other purposes (grinding grain, sawing, pushing a
sailboat, etc.). Wind electric turbines generate electricity for homes
and businesses and for sale to utilities.
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Advances in Wind Powered Generation Technology
This course was specifically designed to
introduce the basic design concepts behind large commercial wind
powered electric generation systems. It will review the basic
operation, limitations, capacities and design of the following
solar generating systems: Wind power resource classifications,
the Northeastern US (offshore) wind resource map and wind power
classifications, new drivetrain technology improvements, new
carbon-hybrid blades and carbon filter composite blades.
2 PDH
Small Wind Powered Electric Generation Systems
This course was designed to introduce the basic
design concepts for small (residential) wind powered electric
generation systems. It will review the basic operation,
limitations, capacities and design of solar generating systems:
review wind power resource classifications; the basic parts of a
small wind electric system; hybrid, stand alone, and grid
connected systems; and calculation of potential energy output.
2 PDH
Wind Energy Assessment
In this course the student will learn various
resource assessment approaches and recommendations for the use
of a formal measurement plan, a monitoring strategy, and a
quality assurance plan. The course summarizes the most commonly
used siting techniques and addresses land leasing and permitting
requirements for a measurement tower; the recommended
measurement parameters and offers guidelines for incorporating
other optional parameters that may benefit your monitoring
program; the instrument components of a recommended wind
resource monitoring station, including the performance
specifications for basic and optional sensors; and data issues
related to in-field raw data storage, data retrieval and
protection, retrieval frequency, and documentation. 6 PDH
Wind Turbine Technology Overview
In this course the student will learn how wind
turbines are designed and used, specifically for utility sized
applications. Wind turbine technology is explained for various
applications. A review of turbine components is discussed along
with electrical implications. The conditions for optimum turbine
performance are presented. - 1 PDH
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How Wind Turbines Work
Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the
uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the
earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are
modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. Humans
use this wind flow, or motion energy, for many purposes: sailing, flying
a kite, and even generating electricity.
Wind Power
Using the wind to create electricity has been around for
a long time - you've probably seen windmills on farms. When the wind
turns the blades of a windmill, it spins a turbine inside a small
generator to produce electricity, just like a big coal power plant.
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