Alternative Energy Technology - Course - Online

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  Practical “Hands-On” experience: - 50% approx
• Course description

  Learning Objectives: -
  • Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the different alternative energy systems
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the operation of a wide range of electronic components and circuits and their applications in Alternative Energy Systems
  • Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters
  • Build a simple photovoltaic to electric system
  • Build a simple wind to electric system
  • Effectively connect up, test and fault-find system elements

  Course Content: -
  • Alternative Energy: – Introduction, terminology, types and applications.
  • Using technology to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs.
  • Advantages and disadvantages of the various types of alternative energy including Solar Thermal Energy, Hydro Energy, Biomass Energy, Geothermal Heating.
  • Sustainability Issues, Health & Safety and Environmental precautions.
  • Introduction to Electronics: - Electric Current, OHMS Law, Insulation, Conduction, Kilowatt hours, and related power calculations and formulae. Fuses and trip switches. Wiring techniques. Practical uses of commonly used components e.g. diodes, relays, transformers.
  • Test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters, Battery Test Meters.
  • Inverters: - types, uses, ratings, calculations, connections.
  • Calculating loads and selecting battery ampere hour capacity.
  • Construct, test and fault find a Wind energy harnessing system.
  • Construct, test and fault find a Solar energy harnessing system.
  • Determine using online data sources the effective performance of systems at different global locations and seasonal variations.
  • Sustainable and Energy Efficient Building Design.
  • Relevant standards and issues, Changing technology and keeping updated.

  Please Note: - A large percentage of the course timetable is allocated to building, setting-up, testing and trouble-shooting faults using core elements of Alternative Energy Systems. At the end of the course an interested and hardworking participant will have a foundation knowledge of what practical alternative energy is all about. Each module of the training program is backed-up by practical exercises, demonstrations and course materials. These training methods give the participant a greater grasp of the practical aspects aspects of the industry and provides them with the “Hands- On” experience and confidence which are so essential for success.

  
  Practical “Hands-On” experience: - 50% approx

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