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Hydraulics Training Courses

Renewable Energy – Wind Turbine Maintenance

Duration:

3 Days

Who is it for:

This course has been designed for technical staff involved in the installation, commissioning, maintenance of the hydraulic and lubrication systems incorporated on Wind Turbines.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates should have attended our Stage 1 Hydraulics training course or equivalent.

Course Aims:

On the completion of the course candidates will know:

  • the fundamental principles that underpin the operation of the hydraulic systems on a wind turbine
  • the function, construction and operation of the major hydraulic system components on a wind turbine
  • the importance of contamination management and fluid cleanliness
  • the methods applied for effective lubrication and the importance of selecting the correct lubricants
  • the safe working practices associated with maintenance procedures
  • the layout and typical location of the hydraulic systems on a wind turbine

Course Outline:

  • Basic Hydraulic Principles
  • Hydraulic Symbols and Circuit Notation
  • Pressure control valves - function & operation
  • Speed control devices - function & operation
  • Direction control valves - function & operation
  • Pumps - types, operation and performance
  • Hydraulic Fluids & Lubricants, and Contamination Control
  • Accumulators - function, operation & safety
  • Proportional Hydraulics - function, operation & control
  • Safe Working Practices during Maintenance & Fault-Finding
  • Hoses, Pipework & Fittings
  • Actuators: Cylinders & Motors - types, construction and operation
  • Basic Electrical & Electronic Control Theory & Components (incl. Monitoring Equipment)
  • Wind Turbines - Layout & Construction

Leading to:

Certificate of attendance.

This course provides an excellent foundation for those wishing to gain a BFPA/CETOP Level 1 Hydraulics qualification.

Notes:

All delegates will receive a comprehensive set of support notes, lunch, refreshments and a certificate of attendance.

Introductory Price:

£700 + VAT per person

Dates:

2010

27-29 September
25-27 October
22-24 November
08-10 December

2011

24-26 January
28 February-02 March
09-11 May
26-28 September
31 October-02 November

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