AWEA - American Wind Energy Association

AWEA is offering exciting new technical training opportunities for WINDPOWER 2013 attendees. On Sunday, May 5, a select industry trade association and AWEA business members will be offering half-day training sessions for WINDPOWER attendees on a number of technical industry topics. This is a great way to increase the value of your attendance at WINDPOWER 2013.

Trade Association Training Course:
This training course is offered by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in partnership with AWEA; registration for this session can be made directly through the WINDPOWER 2013 registration website, here.

SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)

Title: The Environmental, Social, and Economic Impact of Wind Generated Energy

Sunday, May 5, 2013
1:00 - 5:00 pm

Room S505 B

Description: This session will examine and describe the environmental, social, and economic impact of using wind driven generators to produce power.  The session will include the limitations, an examination of all costs including the Total Life Cycle Cost (TLCC), and the environmental impact of producing and disposing of wind generating systems.  In addition, this session will include descriptions of the recent resistance to wind driven energy by environmentalists, residents, and energy consumers to the expansion of wind driven energy generating systems.
While addressing the inhibitors to expansion of wind generation of power, the session will explore solution to mitigate the cause of resistance to wind power systems.

Follow this link to register for either of these two training courses listed above: click here

AWEA Business Member Training Courses:
The following training courses are being offered by select AWEA business members – contact the companies directly, as indicated below, to register for any of these courses:

ABB
Title: Transformer Red TIE (Technical Information Exchange) for Wind Power Applications

Sunday, May 5, 2013
1:00 - 5:00pm

Room S502
Description: The ABB Transformer Technical Information Exchange events offer training tailored to customer needs in the areas of power and distribution transformers and components. This half-day training and networking event provides the opportunity for a "technical exchange" between our customers and ABB in a non-commercial, technical venue. The training program will consist of the following presentations:

• Renewable application system considerations that impact transformer design

• Design considerations for distribution generator step-up transformers in wind applications

• Standardized Power Transformer offerings for renewable applications

• Up-tower maintenance considerations for dry type generator step-up transformers

To RSVP:  click here

GL Garrad Hassan
Title: Wind  Farm Operations: Developing Effective Operations & Maintenance Practices

Sunday, May 5, 2013
9:30am - 5:00pm

Room S501 A
Description: The overarching purpose of the workshop is to provide a framework for developing effective O&M practices for asset management, site operations, and performance and condition monitoring. The workshop is designed to foster interactive discussions of real world examples and case studies of operating projects. The course focuses on solutions for common O&M challenges and optimizing project performance and reliability. Attendees will build an understanding of how to navigate critical transitions in a project lifecycle, such as selecting a successful O&M strategy post warranty. This 1-day interactive workshop is taught by a team of GL Garrad Hassan experts with decades of first hand operations and asset management experience. Course material will be drawn from the practical operations experience of the GL GH team, as well as the vast database of GL GH's consulting track record on hundreds of operating wind farms. 

To RSVP:  click here

Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Title:  U.S. Offshore Wind Market and Supply Chain Workshop
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

3:00 to 6:00pm

Room S105 A
Description: In this workshop the Navigant Consortium will present preliminary results of two major offshore wind studies being performed for the U.S. Department of Energy: the Offshore Wind Annual Market Assessment and a report on U.S. Offshore Wind Supply Chain and Manufacturing. The objectives of the workshop are to disseminate information and solicit input on 5 key topics: global market and technology trends, supply chain opportunities, installation and O&M strategies, jobs and investment forecasts, and U.S. offshore wind policy.
To RSVP: click here

S & C Electric Company
Title: Current and Emerging Requirements for Interconnection of Wind Power Plants

Sunday, May 5, 2013
1:00 - 5:00pm

Room S504 B & C
Description: This half-day seminar will introduce attendees to the most significant technical requirements for wind power plants connecting to the utility distribution system, as well as larger plants connecting to the transmission system. The impact of these requirements on plant design and balance-of-plant equipment will also be discussed.
To RSVP:  click here

Shermco Industries
Title: Electrical Safety for Managers
Sunday, May 5, 2013

9:30am - 5:00pm

Room S501 B, C & D
Description: OSHA 29CFR1910.335 and .269, as well as the NFPA 70E require that the hazard to the employee be assessed and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) be used. OSHA 29CFR1910.335(a)(1)(i) states, "Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and the work to be performed." So, how do we comply? This course is designed to help managers, supervisors and engineers limit their company's liability and enhance worker safety. Attendees each receive a copy of the "Electrical Safety Program Handbook" by Ray and Jane Jones, which is used as the course text.
To RSVP:  click here

WindSim Americas
Title: Wind Resource Assessment in Complex Terrain with Cutting-Edge CFD Technology – WindSim in the Cloud

Sunday, May 5, 2013
1:00 – 5:00pm

Room S504 D
Description: This course will cover the WindSim cutting-edge CFD technology which has been used in wind resource assessment,  and will explain why and how CFD can be more suitable for complex terrain sites than linear tools. The training will cover new technology enhancements in WindSim; demonstrate how to use WindSim Express to implement wind resource assessment by a simple three-step procedure, and how the simulation can be run in the Cloud.
RSVP to Donna Rennemo, (805) 216-0785, donna.rennemo@windsim.com