This course is the second course in a series of four courses and is designed to cover the identification and analysis of the components, gearboxes and other mechanical systems that make up subsystems of modern wind turbines. Students will be able to identify types and specifications of different types of fasteners, the effects of torque on the fasteners and how lubricants are used in the components of a wind turbine. The conversion and transfer of energy from the wind through the power train of a wind turbine will be illustrated and explained. There are one hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Semester Offered
Offered Spring