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How a Wind Turbine Works

COURSE NO: R01-011
PDH CREDIT: 1
COURSE PROVIDER: Elie Tawil, P.E., LEED AP
How a Wind Turbine Works
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course provides an overview of wind turbines and presents the basic features, components, types and operating principles of the most commonly used wind turbines in the industry.

 

Wind is a form of solar energy caused by a combination of three concurrent events: the sun unevenly heating the atmosphere, irregularities of the earth's surface, and the rotation of the earth. The terms "wind energy" and "wind power" both describe the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity. This mechanical power can be used for specific tasks (such as grinding grain or pumping water) or a generator can convert this mechanical power into electricity.

 

Wind turbines work on a simple principle: instead of using electricity to make wind—like a fan—wind turbines use wind to make electricity. Wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, which spins a generator, which creates electricity.

 

This 1 PDH online course is applicable to mechanical and electrical engineers and energy specialists who are interested in learning more about wind turbines and their basic operating principles.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Familiarizing with the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity
  • Learning about the different components of a wind turbine
  • Understanding the operating principles of a wind turbine
  • Learning about the different types and applications of wind turbines
  • Gaining a general overview of hybrid wind and solar electric systems
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, “How a Wind Turbine Works”, which is prepared by Elie Tawil, P.E., LEED AP.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
HOW A WIND TURBINE WORKS (1.3 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credit. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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