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16th National Training Course

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Brief Report
WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
held during 23rd to 25th July 2014

ITCS unit had successfully organized the 16th National training course on “WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY” during 23rd to 25th July 2014 to address all aspects of Wind Power starting from introduction to wind and its technology, wind resource assessment, installation and commissioning, operation and maintenance aspects of wind farms in a focused manner along with financial and policy aspects. The course was attended by 41 participants from wind turbine manufactures, developer, investors, consultants and academicians from 12 States of the Country. There are 36 male and 5 female candidates of diverse background participated in the Training Course. The training course was inaugurated by  Dr. T. Ramasami, Former Secretary, Department of Science and Technology.

Dr. T. Ramasami inaugurating the training

As part of every training course, a course material, compilation of the write-ups of all the presentations / lectures submitted by the lecturers specially prepared for that particular content of the course for the benefit of the participants for a ready reference. The Course material book was released by our Chief Guest

Dr. T. Ramasami Releasing the Course Materials

There were 25 topic scheduled which were handled by 12 C-WET scientists / Engineers and 10 External experts drawn from industry and academia.

The following topics were covered in the training course:

  • Introduction and Status of Wind Energy Technology
  • Wind Turbine Components
  • Design Aspects of Wind Turbines
  • Basics of Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
  • Wind Electric Generators & Types
  • Wind Turbine Tower Concepts
  • Wind Turbine Foundation Concepts
  • Type Certification of Wind Turbine
  • Wind Turbine Testing
  • Wind Resources Assessment & Techniques
  • Design and Layout of Wind farms
  • Wind farms development & Feasibility study
  • Pre-Investment Studies & Techniques
  • Installation and Commissioning of Wind Turbine
  • Post Installation Activities - Grid Integration
  • Control and Safety System of Wind Turbine System
  • Role of C-WET in Wind Energy Development
  • Assesment Of Power Quality Characteristics Of Wind Farms
  • Power System Studies For Renewable Integration
  • O & M Aspects of Wind Farms
  • Forecasting of Wind and Energy Production
  • Small Wind Turbines And Hybrid Systems
  • Understanding NAPCC, RPO, REC & CDM
  • Indian Government Policies and Schemes

Shri. J P Singh, Director, MNRE was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory Function and distributed the Course Certificates to all the participants after his valedictory address.

J P Singh distributing the course certificate

Feedback about the training has been collected from all the participants on various aspects of the training and the overall response is 50% Excellent, 33 % Good and 17% is satisfactory.

The training course is highly acclaimed for course structure, intellectual level, hospitality and the organizing capabilities.

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