SARETEC – Student Experience

WINDABA, 3 November 2016

OVERVIEW

My expectations

Program experience

Differences to my expectations

In-service Training

MY EXPECTATIONS

What HSE is applicable to a Wind Turbine Service Technician

What requirements is expected from a wind farm before connecting to the Grid

Understand the operation of the components used to produce energy

Become competent in servicing all components

Learn fault finding techniques

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

HUB IN WORKSHOP

PRACTICAL WORK

ELECTRICAL WORKBENCH

PROGRAMME EXPERIENCE

Structure

• Shifting modules around

• Time allocated modules

• External courses

Content

• Very interactive

• Good guidance form lecturers

• Familiarization with relevant industrial equipment

DIFFERENCES TO MY EXPECTATIONS

The quantity of theory

Hours spend on practical work

Depth of knowledge needed

Importance of team work

IN-SERVICE TRAINING

Gouda Wind Farm / Firefly Investments

Acciona 3MW Turbines

Corrective maintenance

• Hydraulic motor overall

• Yaw drive contactor replacement

• Hydraulic pitch fault finding

• Installing new yaw break discs

Preventative maintenance

• Six month maintenance

• Gearbox inspection

• Greasing drive train

• Torque

ELECTRICAL WORKBENCH

THANK YOU