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MITCHELL

TECHNICAL INSTITUTESouth Campus: 1800 E. Spruce

North Campus: 821 N. Capital StreetMitchell, South Dakota 57301

(605) 995-3025(800) 684-1969

Fax: (605) 996-3299e-mail: [email protected]

www.mitchelltech.edu

Wind Turbine Technology

This 3-page document is the WTT only section from the original MTI 91-page 2009-2011 Catalog


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Wind Turbine Technology

The power of the wind to generate electricity for todays consumer is only as reliable as the technicians who install and servicethe giant turbines. Today, wind is one of the fastest growing energy technologies. Wind turbine technicians and windsmiths areneeded around the world to support the demand for clean, efficient energy.

This optional two-year program will allow students to learn about the basics of turbines, mechanics, hydraulics, electronics andthe computer networks that allow the system to communicate. After the completion of two semesters and an internship, agraduate may exit with a diploma. Jobs in turbine construction, maintenance and troubleshooting will be available. The optionalsecond year of the program will give graduates experience in areas like PLCs, fiber options, SCADA, electronics and more. A

graduate of the two-year AAS option will find employment opportunities in areas like power distribution, controls and otherareas that move the power through the grid.

Award: One-Year Diploma or AAS DegreeFirst Semester (Fall) Semester CreditsWTT 100 Turbine Safety/First Aid..........................................1WTT 101 Intro to Wind Technology.......................................2WTT 102 Basic Turbine Mechanics........................................2WTT 105 DC/ACCircuits.......................................................2

WTT 106 Electrical Schematic ReadingI...............................1WTT 107 Pitch Systems (Basic Hydraulics)...........................2

WTT 110Applied Turbine Applications I...............................5CIS 105 Complete Microcomputer Applications..................3

Communications Elective.......................................3

Second Semester (Spring) Semester CreditsWTT 108 Intermediate Hydraulics.........................................1

WTT 112 Electronics Theory I................................................4WTT 113 Electronics Lab I.....................................................3WTT 115Applied Turbine Applications II..............................5WTT 120 Intro to Industrial MotorControls..........................1CSS 120 Introduction to Networking.....................................3MATH 104 Technical Math.......................................................3

Third Semester (Summer) Semester Credits

WTT 190 Internship................................................................6

Fourth Semester (Fall) Semester CreditsWTT 212 Electronics Lab II....................................................3WTT 213 Electronics Theory II..............................................4WTT 215Advanced MotorControls.......................................3WTT 216 Programmable Logic Controllers...........................5

Behavioral Science Elective....................................3Social Science Elective...........................................3

Fifth Semester (Spring) Semester CreditsWTT 220Maintenance of Underground Lines.......................5WTT 224 Theory ofPower Generation...................................3WTT 225 Utility Safety............................................................2WTT 227 Solid State...............................................................3WTT 241Fiber and Special Topics........................................2

CSS 181AdvancedExcel.......................................................2SD 140 Intro to SCADA ......................................................4

Total Credits Required to Graduate (One-Year Diploma): 47Total Credits Required to Graduate (Two-Year AAS): 88


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Course Descriptions

WTT 100TURBINE SAFETY AND FIRST AID (1 credit)Students are introduced to the correct climbing techniques in accordance with OSHA and standard industrypractices. The students will learn the definition of 100% tie off, understand tower rescue, and receive theirOSHA 10 hour certification and first aid/CPR certification.

WTT 101INTRO TO WIND TECHNOLOGY (2 credits)An over view of major and minor components in the construction of a wind turbine. This includes the function of

the bottom control cabinet, top control cabinet, and hub control panel or hydraulic system. The different types ofgenerators, gearboxes, and gear reduction drives used in yawing the nacelle and pitching of the blades areexplained. Students will also study the characteristics of different types of air foils when dealing with blade designs.

WTT 102BASIC TURBINE MECHANICS (2 credits)Students are given an in-depth look at the tools and the types of mechanical systems that are typicallyencountered on a wind turbine. Students will learn the safe usage of large tools as well as their proper use. Theywill gain an understanding of documenting gear, shaft, and bearing failure concepts as well as what to look forwhen performing general inspections.

WTT 105DC/AC TURBINE CIRCUITS (2 credits)Direct current (DC) theory and the fundamentals of series and parallel DC circuits.An introduction to the concept ofelectricity and its behavior with respect to conductors and resistance devices. The study of alternating current (AC)circuits begins with the generation of a sine wave and review of trigonometric functions and continues through

resonance and filter circuits. In-depth look at inductors and capacitors and how they effect and AC and DC circuitdifferently.

WTT 106ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC READING I (1 credit)Various types of schematics typically used with wind turbines are introduced including symbols, logic, one line,ladder, and block diagrams. Students will also gain an understanding of how to use schematics to implementcontrol wiring changes and how to use them when trouble shooting an electrical control system.

WTT 107PITCH SYSTEMS (HYDRAULICS) (2 credits)Industry relevant skills including how to operate, install, analyze performance, and design basic hydraulic systems.Fundamentals of hydraulic systems used in industrial and wind turbine applications are presented.

WTT 108INTERMEDIATE HYDRAULICS (1 credit)Students will learn industry relevant skills related to accumulators, DCVs, cylinder types, check valves, and remote

pressure control. Operation, installation, and performance analysis.

WTT 110 APPLIED TURBINE APPLICATIONS I (5 credits)Students will apply knowledge obtained from Electrical Schematics reading, Basic Turbine Mechanics,

Hydraulics I, and Intro to Motor Controls in a hands-on and virtual experience. The lab environment allowsstudents to immediately put to practice the concepts and theories learned.

WTT 112ELECTRONICS THEORY I (4 credits)Introduction to the components of electronics, both passive and active. Subjects studied include power supplies,solid state components, frequency, resistance, capacitance, modulation, wave theory, testing devices andelectronic systems as they are used in the control of a wind turbine.

WTT 113 ELECTRONICS LAB (3 credits)A companion lab to WTT 112 where students get hands-on experience with tools and equipment.

WTT 115 TURBINE APPLICATIONS II (5 credits)Continuation of WTT 110.

WTT 120INTRO TO MOTOR CONTROLS (1 credit)Fundamentals of motor controls, including start stop stations, time delay circuits, sequence starting, synchronizedstarting, auto starting via pressure switch, etc. are taught. Students will use the knowledge they obtain toefficiently negotiate the different control devices as well as implement the information received from schematicreading.

WTT 190INTERNSHIP (6 credits)The wind turbine internship will give students the opportunity to apply skills developed during the first twosemesters of the Wind Turbine Technology program.


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WTT 212 ELECTRONICS LAB II (3 credits)Continuation of WTT 112.

WTT 213ELECTRONICS THEORY II(4 credits)Exploration of regulated power supplies, audio amplifiers, IF amplifiers, oscillators and antenna design. Extensivetroubleshooting is utilized. Compact disk theory and troubleshooting will also be studied. An AM/FM radio receiveris analyzed as an example of an electronic one-way communication system.

WTT 215ADVANCED MOTOR CONTROLS (3 credits)Applications of control devices are reviewed. Photoelectric controls, logic modules, sequential motor starting,

troubleshooting, acceleration, and deceleration methods are studied.

WTT 216PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS(5 credits)Programmable logic control systems for the control of electrical components and equipment. Projects using solidstate devices in commercial and industrial applications are completed.

WTT 220MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND LINES (5 credits)System protection, sectionalizing and grounding procedures, and basic fault procedures on underground low andhigh voltage lines.

WTT 224THEORY OF POWER GENERATION (3 credits)The theory of generators and typical uses. Students will gain an understanding of generator construction and theoperational theories which can be applied toward generator troubleshooting. Construction, function, and logic ofpower regulators and power converters is discussed.

WTT 225UTILITY SAFETY (2 credits)Specific OSHA, APPA, and NESC rules that apply to operating and maintaining overhead and underground lines.

WTT 227SOLID STATE (3 credits)Comprehensive study of transistors, thyristors, diodes, and linear IC devices. Beginning with basic P-N junctiontheory and audio transistor amplifier design. The three basic transistor configurations and their characteristics arestressed for the bipolar transistor and the field effect transistor.

WTT 241FIBER AND SPECIAL TOPICS(2 credits)Overview of fiber optics including the installation, types of fiber, types of terminations, splicing, and color codes.Also included will be student-initiated discussion of relevant industry topics.

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