Wind Turbine Materials/Electro-Mechanical Equipment Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

WIND-2310-001 Wind Turbine Materials/Electro-Mechanical Equipment

Prerequisites

CETT 1303, ENER 1350

Course Description

Identification and analysis of the components and systems of wind turbine.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ WIND 2310 packet (AC Bookstore only)

Supplies

\ Calculator, binder and notebook paper (or spiral) to take notes; pens or pencils. Student will need computer and internet access to obtain course material presented through AC Online.

Student Performance

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• \ Describe impacts of heat generation on various materials and heat control mechanisms
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• \ Define the effects of machining and heat treating on metals as they relate to predictable failures
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• \ Identify components of turbine system
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• \ Describe types and specifications of fasteners
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• \ And identify the effects of torque, lubricants, and hydraulic types of gear boxes.
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Expected Student Behavior

Grading Criteria

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1. \ Labs - 20%
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2. \ Unit Module Quizzes - 10%
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3. \ Three Unit Exams - 30% (10% each, Includes final Exam)
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4. \ Class Participation and Attendance - 40%
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\  The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor. 

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Attendance

\ Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of classes..  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

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\ Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

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\ If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Students have options to start any of one of the three units first after competing one unit they progress to the other uncompleted unit until all units and lessons are completed.    Students should average 5 lessons, lesson quizzes, and labs per week.

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\ Specific course objective relative to Modules are as follows:

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\ I.   Demonstrate Safety procedures

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\ Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

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\ Electrical Safe Work Condition

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\ Energized Electrical Work

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\ Working on or Near Exposed Electrical Conductors or Circuit Parts

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\ Shock and Arc Boundaries

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\ Flash Hazard Analysis

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\ Personal Protective Equipment Care

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\ II.  Identify types of gear boxes (hybrid, planetary versus helical/parallel shaft) and probable causes of failure.

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\ Hybrid gear boxes

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\ Planetary gearbox

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\ Helical Gearbox

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\ Parallel Shaft Gear Box

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\ Probable causes of Gearbox failures and Prevention:

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\ Gearbox Failures

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\ Preventing gearbox failures

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\ Initial service

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\ Regular filtration

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\ Avoid contamination

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\ Manage the load properly

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\ Install adequate cooling

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\ Repair gear oil leaks

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\ Monitor noise

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\ Take oil samples regularly

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\ Perform follow-up procedures – immediately

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\ Additional preventative maintenance suggestions

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\ III. Describe the impact of heat generation on various materials and heat control mechanisms.

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\ Thermal effects

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\ Materials. Types and properties

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\ Types of material properties

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\ Refractory materials

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\ Thermal protection

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\ IV. Define the effects of machining and heat treating on metals as it relates to predictable failures.

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\ Introduction

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\ Theoretical Analysis Review

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\ V. Identify type, application and compatibility of different lubricants.

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\ VI.  Identify gel coats, UV characteristics, flexibility, impact resistance of various coatings and how they are applied.

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\ GEL COATS

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\ UV CHARACTERISTICS

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\ FLEXIBILITY

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\ Testing Wind Turbine Rotor Blades

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\ Fatigue testing of rotor blades

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\ Rotor Blade Materials

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\ The Purpose of Testing Rotor Blades

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\ Measuring Strains

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\ Monitoring Fatigue Testing

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\ Infrared Inspection(Thermography)

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\ Modal Forms of Rotor Blade Vibrations

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\ Static Testing of Rotor Blades

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\ IMPACT RESISTANCE OF VARIOUS COATINGS AND HOW THEY ARE APPLIED 

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\ TOLERANCE AND QUALITY

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\ Lesson 1:  History of Measurement
\ Lesson 2:  Decimal Rule and Fractional Measurement
\ Lesson 3:  Metric Measure
\ Lesson 4:  Steel Tape Measure
\ Lesson 5:  Introduction to Precision Measure
\ Lesson 6:  Micrometer
\ Lesson 7:  Thumb Lock Vernier Caliper
\ Lesson 8:  Dial indicator Vernier Caliper
\ Lesson 9:  Micrometer Depth Gauge
\ Lesson 10: Bore Diameter, Fasteners, Threads, and Pitches
\ Lesson 11: Layout, Tool Setup, and Dial Indicators
\ Lesson 12: Visualizing Shapes and Projection Drawings 
\ Lesson 13: Line Usage 
\ Lesson 14: Title Blocks 
\ Lesson 15: Dimensioning
\ Lesson 16: Tolerance
\ Lesson 17: Four-Stroke Engine Operation 
\ Lesson 18: Engine Measurement 
\ Lesson 19: Engine Measurement Challenge
\ Lesson 20: Level 1 Review 

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\ Mechanical Systems

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\ Lesson 1:  The History of Mechanical Systems
\ Lesson 2:  Safety
\ Lesson 3:  Tools and Measuring Devices
\ Lesson 4:  Torque and Data Sheets
\ Lesson 5:  Shims
\ Lesson 6:  Motors
\ Lesson 7:  Shafts
\ Lesson 8:  Bearings
\ Lesson 9:  Belts
\ Lesson 10: Couplings
\ Lesson 11: Pulleys
\ Lesson 12: Spur Gears
\ Lesson 13: Chains and Sprockets
\ Lesson 14: Adjustable Pulleys
\ Lesson 15: Alignment
\ Lesson 16: U-joint
\ Lesson 17: Loads 
\ Lesson 18: Multi-Configurations
\ Lesson 19: Energy and Work
\ Lesson 20: Challenge and Review

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\ Industrial Motor Control

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\ Lesson 1:  Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics
\ Lesson 2:  Electric Motors
\ Lesson 3:  Hand Tools, Instruments, and Safety
\ Lesson 4:  Trainer Layout and Assembly
\ Lesson 5:  Diagrams
\ Lesson 6:  Basic Control Circuit Wiring
\ Lesson 7:  Standard Control Circuit Wiring
\ Lesson 8:  Intermediate Control Circuit Wiring
\ Lesson 9:  Wiring a DC Motor with Speed Control
\ Lesson 10: Wiring a Single-Phase Motor
\ Lesson 11: Wiring a Split-Phase Motor with Load Center
\ Lesson 12: Wiring a Three-Phase Motor 
\ Lesson 13: Forward/Reversing a Three-Phase Motor
\ Lesson 14: On-Delay Timing Relays
\ Lesson 15: Off-Delay Timing Relays
\ Lesson 16: Float Switches
\ Lesson 17: Pressure Switches
\ Lesson 18: Wiring a 3-Position Selector Switch
\ Lesson 19: Volts
\ Lesson 20: Ladder Diagrams