Wind Turbine Sensors
Master wind turbine sensor technology, from mechanical components to power generation monitoring. Learn sensor selection and implementation.
Master wind turbine sensor technology, from mechanical components to power generation monitoring. Learn sensor selection and implementation.
This comprehensive course explores wind turbine sensor technology, focusing on both mechanical and electrical components. Students learn about wind turbine architecture, energy generation principles, and sensor applications for monitoring various turbine components. The course covers essential topics including turbine blades, generators, transformers, and advanced sensor systems like LIDAR and anemometers. Through detailed modules, students gain practical knowledge of sensor selection, implementation, and monitoring strategies for optimizing wind turbine performance.
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What you'll learn
Understand wind turbine architecture and energy capture principles
Master sensor applications for mechanical components
Learn about generator and transformer monitoring systems
Implement wind measurement and optimization sensors
Develop expertise in turbine efficiency monitoring
Specify appropriate sensors for different applications
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.1 Hours PreRecorded video
2 quizzes, 2 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of wind turbine sensor technology and applications. Students learn about wind turbine architecture, energy capture principles, and the various sensors used to monitor both mechanical and electrical components. The curriculum covers everything from basic turbine operation to advanced sensor systems for optimization and monitoring. Special emphasis is placed on practical applications and real-world implementations of sensor technology in both land-based and offshore wind turbine installations.
How Wind Turbines Work
Module 1 · 8 Hours to complete
Electromechanical Components
Module 2 · 8 Hours to complete
Power Generation and Monitoring
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Sensors Critical to Wind Turbine Efficiency
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder
Jay Mendelson is an instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in online content development for sensor and motor technology. He has a robust background in engineering, having held three vice president-level technology positions at Cooper Wiring Devices, Brooks Instrument, and Omega Engineering. Jay is recognized as an industry expert in the design of various components, including transmitters, process controllers, pressure sensors, thermal sensors, flow sensors, valves, and electrical switches and connectors.
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