Wind Power Plants: Advantages, Design, Site Selection, Equipment Selection, Operation and Maintenance; On-Shore and Off-Shore Wind Farms, Economics, Rate of Return, and Cost of Electricity from Wind Power Plants (3.0 CEUs)

Name: Wind Power Plants: Advantages, Design, Site Selection, Equipment Selection, Operation and Maintenance; On-Shore and Off-Shore Wind Farms, Economics, Rate of Return, and Cost of Electricity from Wind Power Plants (3.0 CEUs)
Price: 2425.5 CAD
Availability: InStock

Course Code: ELEC068

This course is divided into 5 sessions. Each session will be 6 hours in duration. The sessions will be held on Oct 19, 20, 21,22 &23, 2026.
This course will be held in 2027 on the following dates: Feb 08,09,10,11,12 & and will be held again on Jun 14,15,16,17,18

If you are unable to attend any of the sessions a recording will be made available.

Introduction

Wind has surpassed hydro-power generation in many countries recently. Wind energy offers many advantages, which explains why it’s one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world. The following are the advantages of wind power:

Wind power is cost effective: Land-based utility-scale wind is one of the lowest-priced energy sources available today
The fuel for wind power is free. This reduces the operation and maintenance cost of wind power plants significantly
Wind is a clean source of power generation that does not pollute the air like power plants which rely on combustion of fossil fuel
Wind power plants create jobs. Wind turbine technician is the fastest growing career in many countries
Wind enables industry growth and competitiveness due to its low cost
Wind power is a domestic source of energy. The wind supply is abundant and inexhaustible. The wind power generation capacity has become the largest source of renewable power in many countries
Wind turbines can be built on existing farms and ranches. This greatly benefits the economy in rural areas, where most of the best wind sites are found. Wind power plant owners make rent payments to the farmers or ranchers for the use of their land, providing landowners with additional income

This course covers all aspects of wind power plants including evaluation of a potential location for a wind power plant using wind data and using statistical distributions to approximate available wind energy at a wind power plant site. The course provides also an in-depth understanding of all wind power plant equipment including wind turbines, generators, instrumentation and control systems, drive trains, gearboxes, doubly-fed induction generators, synchronous generators, nacelles, towers, transformers, etc. The economics of a wind power plant including economic analysis of wind power generation, economic comparison between a large- and small-scale wind power plant, economic decision making, rate of return from a wind power plant, economic life and replacement of a wind power plant as well as the cost of electricity from wind power plants are covered in detail in this course. A thorough explanation of the design, operation and maintenance of on-shore and off-shore wind farms is presented in detail in this course as well as all the significant improvements that have been made to wind power generating plants during the last two decades.

Who Should Attend

Engineers of all disciplines
Managers
Technicians
Maintenance personnel
Other technical individuals

Course Outcome

Evaluation of a Potential Location for a Wind Power Plant Using Wind Data: Learn how to evaluate the potential location for a wind turbine power plant using wind data.
Using Statistical “Rayleigh” Distribution to Approximate Available Power Generation from a Wind Turbine at a Specific Site: Learn how to use statistical “Rayleigh” distribution to approximate available power generation from a wind turbine at a specific site.
Calculate the Wind Energy Available at a Site: Gain an understanding on how to calculate the wind energy available at a site.
Rated Capacity of a Wind Facility and Capacity Factor: Understand how to determine the rated capacity of a wind facility and its capacity factor.
Designing a Wind Power Generating Plant: Learn how to design a wind power generating plant.
Wind Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Understand the operation and maintenance requirements for all wind power plant equipment including wind turbines, generators, nacelles, towers, transformers, etc.
Wind Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems: Gain a thorough understanding about the latest instrumentation and control systems of wind power plants.
Economics of Wind Power Plants: Gain a thorough understanding of the economics of wind power plants including economic analysis of wind power generation, economic comparison between a large- and small-scale wind power plant, comparison of alternatives, rate of return from a wind power plant, financial statements for a wind power plant, cost of electricity from a wind power plant, and levelized cost of wind energy.

Training Methodology

The instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all the delegates gain a complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.

Special Feature

Each delegate will receive a digital copy of the following materials written by the instructor:

“POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK” second edition, published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)
Wind Power Generating Plant Manual (500 pages)

Philip Kiameh

Philip Kiameh, M.A.Sc., B.Eng., D.Eng., P.Eng. (Canada) has been a teacher at University of Toronto and Dalhousie University, Canada for more than 24 years. In addition, Prof Kiameh has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. Prof Kiameh has been consistently ranked as "Excellent" or "Very Good" by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.

Prof Kiameh wrote 5 books for working engineers from which three have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by Prof Kiameh:

Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.
Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.
Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.
Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).
Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).

Prof. Kiameh has received the following awards:

The first "Excellence in Teaching" award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).
The "Excellence in Teaching Award" in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).
Awarded graduation “With Distinction” from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).
Entrance Scholarship to University of Ottawa (1984).
Natural Science and Engineering Research Counsel (NSERC) scholarship towards graduate studies – Master of Applied Science in Engineering (1984 – 1985).

Prof. Kiameh performed research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. He also has more than 30 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (formerly, Ontario Hydro - the largest electric utility in North America).

While working at Ontario Hydro, Prof. Kiameh acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time that Prof Kiameh worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.

Later, Prof Kiameh worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by Prof Kiameh covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations.

Professor Philip Kiameh was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree "with distinction" from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.

Day 1 – Wind Power, Wind Speed and Power Generation, Evaluation of a Potential Location for a Wind Power Plant Using Wind Data, Using Statistical Distributions to Approximate Available Energy at a Wind Power Plant Site, Wind Power Plant Equipment, Wind Turbines

History of Wind Power
Global Wind Power Capacity
Wind Speed and Power Generation
Evaluation of a Potential Location for a Wind Power Plant Using Wind Data
Using Statistical Distribution to Approximate Available Energy from a Wind Turbine
Example 1: Applying Rayleigh Distribution to calculate the probability that the wind speed meets the target required by wind power plants
Example 2: Calculate the Wind Energy Available at a Site
Effect of Season and Height on Wind Speed
Estimating Power Output from a Specific Turbine for a Proposed Site
Rated Capacity of a Wind Facility and Capacity Factor
Wind Power Plant Equipment
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines
Turbine Design
Rotor and Blades
Blade Length
Rotor Aerodynamics
Energy Capture
Tip Speed Ratio
Speed Control
Blade Design and Construction
Advanced Blade and Rotor Design
Turbine Lifetime

Day 2 – Wind Power Plant Equipment, Rotors and Blades, Drive Trains, Gearboxes and Generators, Load-Following Power Plants

Rotor and Blades
Blade Length
Rotor Aerodynamics
Energy Capture
Tip Speed Ratio
Speed Control
Blade Design and Construction
Advanced Blade and Rotor Design
Turbine Lifetime
Wind Turbine Gearbox
Generators for Wind Turbines
Doubly-Fed Induction Generators
Synchronous Generators
Direct Drive Generators
Load-Following Power Plants

Day 3 – Nacelles and Towers, Wind Farms, Electrical Optimization and Repowering

Nacelles
Tower-Top Real Time Condition Monitoring
The Yaw Bearing and Motor
Wind Turbine Towers
Wind Turbine Foundations
Wind Turbine Resonances
Array Optimization
Cable Layout
Wind Turbine Transformers
Wind Farms
Repowering Wind Farms

Day 4 – Small Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Farms, Wind Power Grid Integration and Environmental Issues

Small Wind Turbine Manufacturers and Applications
Small Wind Turbine Technologies
Siting Small Wind Turbines
Offshore Wind Turbine Technology
Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines
Floating Wind Turbine Foundations
Offshore Wind Turbine Size
Infrastructure Considerations and Offshore Grids
Offshore Wind Farms
Wind Integration and Grid Operation
Energy Storage
Geographical Averaging of Wind Output
Wind Integration Limits
Wind Energy and Grid Structural Issues
Wind Power and the Environment

Day 5 – Economics of Wind Power Plants, Economic Comparison Between a Small- and a Large-Scale Wind Power Plant, Rate of Return from a Wind Power Plant, Cost of Electricity from a Wind Power Plant

Economics of Wind Power Plants
Economic Analysis of Wind Power Generation
Economic Comparison Between a Large- and Small-Scale Wind Power plant
Economic Decision Making
Comparison of Alternatives
Rate of Return from a Wind Power Plant
Financial Statements for a Wind Power Plant
Taxes and Depreciation of a Wind Power Plant
Project Cash Flows from a Wind Power Plant
Analysis with Inflation of a Wind Power Plant
Economic Life and Replacement of a Wind Power Plant
Cost of Electricity from Wind Power Plants
Levelized Cost of Energy Model
Wind Turbine Capital Costs
Levelized Cost of Wind Energy

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