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Apr 19, 2024
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Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ETEC 124 Fundamentals of Water and Wind Power5 credits
Water and wind power are two viable energy sources that will reduce carbon emissions in the coming century. Students will gain the skills necessary to analyze a site and determine if it can support a viable water and wind power generation system. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisites: ETEC 110 or instructor permission.
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the concepts of water and wind energy and how they are used for electrical power generation
- Perform basic electrical measurements and calculations in regards to power needs
- Diagram the basic components of electrical water and wind generation systems
- Analyze a potential water and wind energy site to determine if it will support the needs of a micro system
- Describe and review current regulations and environmental laws, including permit laws, regarding the construction of a water and wind energy system
- Describe the steps and materials needed for a basic water and wind energy generation construction project
- Calculate the return on investment on a water/wind power system
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