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WIND-2359-001 Wind Power Delivery System
Prerequisite: IEIR 1312 - minimum grade of C
Components, equipment and infrastructure used in the production and transmission of electricity as related to wind turbine power.
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Electricity 3: Power Generation and Delivery, 10th Edition,
Author: Keljik
ISBN 13: 9781111646738
ISBN 10: 1111646732
Publisher: Delmar
Required Supplies:
Notebook, Paper, pens, and pencils, minimum 1GB flash drive.
Scientific Calculator Texas Instruments TI 30x or better - Cell phone calculators are not allowed in this course.
Required Technical Tools:
DMM (digital multimeter) capable of measuring up to 10 amps with 10 mega ohms impedance
Safety glasses
Work gloves
Pocket screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
1/4" flat head screwdriver
Wire strippers
Wire cutters (lineman pliers)
needle nose pliers
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Welcome to the Amarillo College Technical Education Division. We wish you the best in your educational pursuit. It is our responsibility to provide you the education, training, and "hands-on" practice to become a professional in your chosen field in a safe environment. The instruction, equipment, and facilities are provided for your use as outlined by your Administration, Program Coordinator and Faculty. Studying, practicing, and learning are required by you.
As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner. The following rules and guidelines are to be followed by everyone for your safety and to foster a learning environment.
Unless it is an emergency, we highly recommend you not miss class. Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of you (the student). Class begins at the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location during laboratory exercises, you will be counted tardy. You will be required to show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during your absence. Check syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab. Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration process. It is recommended that you purchase one shirt for every class in which you are registered.
Pants will be:
Conduct:
Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere for the training, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in order to support the learning environment.
Amarillo College Campuses are Smoke Free as of August 1, 2016. Smoking is permitted off of College property.
You will refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. There will be no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone. Any student who uses, has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for appropriate action. There will be a ZERO tolerance policy and immediate steps taken toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.
Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from class and not allowed to return. This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly enforced. This applies to plagiarism as well.
Electronic Devices:
All electronic devices producing audible sounds must be silenced during class and on the laboratory/training field. All visual slides and materials are the property of the College and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.
See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.
Grievances:
Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make every effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. If you are unable to resolve differences, you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the instructor, or course coordinator, or Dean of Technical Education.
NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.
It is the policy of the Electronics Technology Department that pagers and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classroom setting and put away in pocket or backpack. Cell phone use will not be tolerated during lectures. Cell phones must be turned off and put away during tests. Any student caught using a cell phone during a test will receive a failing grade for that test.
It is the policy of the Electronics Technology Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.
NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of
Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.
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Final Exam |
20% |
| Homework | 10% |
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Labs |
35% |
| Quizes | 25% |
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Class Particicpation and attendance |
10% |
A = 90 to 100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = Below 60
All students must take and pass the final exam with a grade of 60 or better to successfully pass this class.
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.
The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.
INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT: As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.
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 and in the 'Additional Information' section at the end of this syllabus. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.
Students will be warned after two (2) absences and counseled by the instructor after three (3) absences.
A daily participation/professionalism grade will be earned by each student. There is a possible 100 points per day. Points will be deduced for;
Points will be given in the event of an absence if notice is given to the instructor before the start time of class (+40 points).
Class begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:50 pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings. A student will be considered tardy if not in class by the time the sign in sheet is returned to the instructors desk.
Four (4) unexcused absences in any one semester (excused/or non-excused) will automatically result in the student dropping one (1) letter grade for the course unless otherwise indicated by the instructor. Six (6) total absences will result in the student receiving a failing grade for the course.
It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or notes from classmates.
If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
WIND 2459: Wind Power Delivery System Outline
(Course outline schedule includes lecture and labs)
Course Description: Components, equipment, and infrastructure used in the production and transmission of electricity as related to wind turbine power.
Day 1: Syllabus, Intro to Wind power generation.
Day 2: Introduction to Wind Power Delivery Systems, Schematic symbols.
Day 3: Wind Energy Conversion
Day 4: Generator Operation and Principles
Day 5: Wind Turbine Generator types and comparisons part 1
Day 6: Wind Turbine Generator types and comparisons part 2
Day 7: Electrical Systems and Power Conversions
Day 8: Power distribution and the grid
Day 9: Transmission Equipment and Conductors
Day 10: Wind Turbine electrical and Control Systems
Day 11: Electrical Power Distribution
Day 12: Power Transformers
Day 13: Electrical Distribution Activities
Day 14: Electrical Distribution Activities continued ; Final Review
Day 15: Final Review, finish labs/project testing
Day 16: Final Exam
*Course calendar may be altered due to holidays, severe weather, campus closings, special events, and/or field trips.
**Field trips will be scheduled as available.
First day of class is March 23, 2021
Last day to withdraw from 2nd 8-week classes is May 5, 2021, 2019.
Final Exam - May 13, 2021
03/23/21 7:11 AM
03/23/21 11:06 AM