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WIND TURBINES COURSE

This course devoid of superfluous information, it revises wind energy fundamentals and wind power generation with wind turbines and it studies in depth each of the elements that make up these equipments. We also review the wind farms operation and current trends. This is the most complete and updated technical course concerning Wind Energy and Wind Turbines. The course has excellent graphical material, and it is developed in an enjoyable and participatory way.

Next edition: Location: Madrid Date: January 19 - January 20, 2011 Course fee: 495 € + 18% VAT Courses in company: This course can be done anytime at the customer premises. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Distance learning course: This course can be done any time from a distance. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Special condition for unemployed people and recent graduates

COURSE DETAILS

Type of Course: On site classes, based on a presentation developed with the help of programs like
Power Point

Duration:  Between 13 and 16 hours

Course Level:  Basic, previous knowledge is not required

Material: Colour Book 17 x 24 Paperback + Notebook with questionnaire exercise + Material support 

Practices:  Not performed

Course Director:  Santiago García Garrido, Bachelor in Chemistry and Technical Director RENOVETEC. Author of numerous books on industrial maintenance and electrical generation.

COURSE CONTENT

• Nacelle and tower
  
• Blades
  
• Rotor and low speed shaft
• Gearbox
• Generator
• Blade guidance system (Pitch)
• Gondola orientation system (Jaw)
• Brakes
• Lubrication Systems
• Control system

• Maintenance Strategy
  
• Development of a farm maintenance plan
  
• Generic Instructions for the systems maintenance 
  
• Lubrication tasks
• Technical Cleaning
• Blade cleaning 
• Nacelle cleaning
• Monthly / quarterly maintenance
  
• Six-monthly / yearly maintenance
  
• Great review
  

• Small correction: detailed analysis of small breakdowns
• Great Corrective: detailed analysis of the great correction
• Breakdowns analysis: root cause studies

• Boroscopic Inspections of the gearbox
• Thermographic inspections in blades, gearbox, generator and electrical systems
• Possibilities of vibration analysis
  

• List of mechanical tools
• List of electrical tools
• List of instrumentation tools
• List of diagnostic and predictive maintenance tools
  

• Time & materials contract
• Preventive maintenance contracting
• Predictive inspections contracting
• Fixed price contract
• Win-to-win contract: price per MWh generated
• Current Trends