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Maintenance Fundamentals for Wind Technicians
Wayne Kilcollins
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Description for Maintenance Fundamentals for Wind Technicians
Paperback. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of wind energy that is appropriate for any electrical or mechanical technician. This title includes topics such as: developing a preventative maintenance program, determining the performance of a wind turbine system, and monitoring improvement through system data analysis. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TGB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 277 x 217 x 13. Weight in Grams: 714.
Practical and easy to understand, MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS FOR WIND TECHNICIANS provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of wind energy that is appropriate for any electrical or mechanical technician. Through topics such as developing a preventative maintenance program, determining the performance of a wind turbine system, and monitoring improvement through system data analysis, this book teaches readers the skills needed to be a successful wind energy technician. Safety-related practices, such as working at heights, tower rescue practices, and offshore projects, are emphasized to ensure that readers understand the hazards associated with working in the wind industry. Study tools such as ... Read more
Practical and easy to understand, MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS FOR WIND TECHNICIANS provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of wind energy that is appropriate for any electrical or mechanical technician. Through topics such as developing a preventative maintenance program, determining the performance of a wind turbine system, and monitoring improvement through system data analysis, this book teaches readers the skills needed to be a successful wind energy technician. Safety-related practices, such as working at heights, tower rescue practices, and offshore projects, are emphasized to ensure that readers understand the hazards associated with working in the wind industry. Study tools such as ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
724g
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
Clifton Park, United States
ISBN
9781111307745
SKU
V9781111307745
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-80
About Wayne Kilcollins
Wayne Kilcollins is currently the lead instructor for the Wind Power Technology program at Northern Maine Community College. For more than 25 years, he has worked in electrical components manufacturing and related industries for companies such as Bell Labs, Control Devices, First Technology, and GE Wind Energy. Over the course of his career, his responsibilities have included research and development ... Read more
Reviews for Maintenance Fundamentals for Wind Technicians
1. Introduction. 2. Tower Safety. 3. Workplace Safety. 4. Workplace Hazards. 5. Lubrication. 6. Fluid Power. 7. Bolting Practices. 8. Test Equipment. 9. Component Alignment. 10. Down Tower Area. 11. Tower. 12. Machine Head. 13. Drive Train Assembly. 14. Generator. 15. Rotor Assembly. 16. External Surfaces. 17. Developing a Preventative Maintenance Program. 18. Park Management Tools. Endnotes. Resource Materials. Index. ... Read more