RENEWABLE AND ENERGY GENERATION (WIND PANEL KIT TRAINER)

DESCRIPTION:

The energy module shall teach student about a major form of alternative energy, and how technology is use to convert and transmit this energy. Student shall explore wind as an energy source, and how it is used to help reduce dependence on exhaustible, non-renewable fuel sources. Students will gain a global perspective as they learn the economics, efficacy and low environmental impact of producing energy from non-polluting, renewable sources

The wind energy trainer shall include everything required to function as a “turn-key” learning station; lesson plan, student guide, DVD video, training station with fault insertion and energy producing equipment

Curriculum:

The wind energy curriculum and hardware shall provide student instruction, in term or two, for up to 20 hours. Student activity manual must provide a minimum of 15 multi-disciplinary activities with a minimum of 5 enrichment activities. The wind energy curriculum must include alternate power sources, renewable energy DVD, instructor guide, and instructor print CD.

Curriculum must be provide in print and/or multimedia must provide the same course structure. Multimedia to be installed on a single seat entire classroom or hosted on the schools site and tracked through an open source LMS like Moodle or blackboard. Curriculum shall be authored in a SCROM authoring tool.

Student outcomes shall be:

1. Describe the various alternate energy solution,.

2. Understand the hazard associated with the wind energy module.

3. Explain the prose and con of wind energy.

4. Describe the basic history of wind alternate energy.

5. Explain how a wind turbine works

6. Test wind generator to determine their voltage and current output

7. Use analog volt and ammeter to monitor system activities

8. Explain the difference between batteries connected in series, parallel and series-parallel.

9. Explain the effect on voltage and current output when the system is loaded

10. Draw a graph showing a wind generator power curves.

11. Discuss the effects off circuit loading on wind generator.

12. Explain the purpose of a voltage regulator

13. Understand  the procedures necessary to properly  site a wind   turbine.

14. Apply  math  to calculate power in watts produced  by the wind   turbine.

15. Use a computer   interfaced  system to monitor the Input  voltage and  current.

16. Explain how the energy   produced  is converted Into energy  we use.

17. Use basic 5 step troubleshooting   techniques  to solve system  faults.

18. Design bask hybrid  renewable  energy system

19. Describe  some of the employment opportunities involving alternate   energy

20. Identify various methods of storage device

21. Explain how a deep cycle battery operates

22. Use the internet to explore the various type of renewable energy

23. Solve a problem based on information accumulated to date.

Activities:

1. Pre- Test/introduction/   Safety Precautions

2. Renewable   Energy  Basics

3. Wind  Energy

4. Wind   Siting

5. Storage Devices and Monitoring

6. Voltage   Regulation  and  Monitoring

7. Energy Conversion   and Distribution

8. System Design

9. System Troubleshooting

10. Post-test and Wrap up

11. History Research

12. Careers In Renewable Energy.

13. Design your own Hybrid System

14. Internet  Research

15. Problem  Scenario -  Build your own wind turbine

Training System shall Include the following:

All components used on the Wind Energy Training System must  be typical  of commercial  systems of this size.

• Wind  Generator : Must  deliver  a minimum   of 400W of power  at wind speeds of 45km/hi   Carbon fiber  composite  blade J sophisticated   Internal  charge  regulator
• Power inverter : Must be able to convert 12V DC battery power to 120V AC solid state control circuit provide a maximum 100W of power and 2000W of surge capacity
• Training Board : The main component  panel  must be made from powder  coated steel with silk-screened labeling. 28”w x 25” h x 15”d. extruded aluminium 1” square legs for support. End caps and foot pads Junction box for wind and battery   connections using 5 way binding post.  Components mounted on the bade of the board  must be connected to welded Stand-off  screws to ensure a clean front panel. All electronic component on the rear of the board to be covered and protected   by plexi glass   to enable students  clearly see all components and not a black box.
• System protection : Sized to sult system; 50A main power breaker, 30A wind turbine breaker; appropriate fuse and component protection for each device
• 12V renewable Energy Deep Cycle Battery :  Must be a renewable energy deep cycle battery, 12V sealed deep cycle lead acid battery. Minimum of 100 ah at 100 hour rates.
• Load Device : A variable load device must  be able to provide up to 160 watt maximum load to 40 watt stepped intervals. A compact fluorescent bulb must be included to demonstrate conservation, 4 light receptacles and 4 on/off toggle switch must control the amount of load. 8” x 10” x 2” powder coated and silk-screened, steel chassis with foot pads. Fused power receptacle and 6’ cord.
• Fault  Insertion : To Include   four   non  destructive    faults  behind   i1 key locked  door  to  strengthen    troubleshooting      skills to component     level  In the  troubleshooting      exercise faults   to be Inserted through  relay contact devices to ensure a safe Introduction  of the  fault.
• Wind  Mounting - Wind  Turbine  Mount (Inside) : Include  AC motor  with  variable  speed PIO controller   for  driving  the wind turbine when operating  Indoors
• Emergency  stop  on/off : In-Class Wind Turbine  station   - must Include a 1.5ph AC motor  coupled  to an Emerson PID controller   for  driving  the wind  turbine  when operating   Indoors;  PID controller   phase shifts  Input voltage  to enable  120Vac GO/50Hz operation; coupling   between   motor  and wind  turbine; preprogrammed, enclosed,  AC PID motor controller;    desk-top   design; wind  turbine  blades, PID controller   fault  switch   light,  On/Off switch,   On/Off Indicator   light,  emergency pushbutton,    Fused 6' electrical   cord,  mounted   on a steel  painted   panel  with chrome  handle'> for  easy handling 5-way binding posts used to connect  to wind energy training system panel. Two control line ensure safe operation of the wind turbine assembly.