Wind Turbine school training courses in Austin, TX (public, in-house or online)

In PCI’s Wind Turbine Technician training program, you’ll study the operation and maintenance of wind turbines �including electrical, hydraulic and computer systems. You will study safety principles of working in the wind energy industry and business operations in the alternative energy field.

The PCI wind turbine technician training online includes:
•Industrial Electronics and Circuit Boards
•Office Applications
•Basic Fluid Power (Hydraulics)
•Technical Mathematics
•Pr...

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There are very few institutions in the country that provide training for entry-level workers for wind-based electric power plants. Wind-based electric plants (farms) are operated by small groups of highly trained individuals. This online program is designed for people who seek entry level jobs in a wind-based electric power generation facilities. Currently, there are thousands of wind-based electric generators operating in the United States.

Due to environmental reasons as well as a desi...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain how wind flowing over the blades causes the turbine rotor to turn. In addition, you will be able to describe the operation of wind turbine components and discuss how wind turbines are controlled.

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain how a wind turbine harnesses the kinetic energy in wind and converts it into useful mechanical energy. In addition, you will be able to identify the principle components that comprise a typical, modern wind turbine.

Wind turbine foundation and towers perform as an integrated system. However, design approaches often treat these components separately. Furthermore, foundation/soil conditions at sites often are not matched with towers selected for the site.
To achieve cost-effective, constructible designs in the new area of wind turbine foundation and tower system design, you must carefully address many issues, including
�the structural load document
�soil conditions from a properly scoped and execut...

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