GWO Basic Technical Training

Mechanical (BTTM):

• Understand the basics of how a wind turbine works, including its main parts and mechanical systems.
• Learn and apply mechanical safety practices, including the use of safety signs, personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper isolation techniques.
• Recognize and understand bolted and welded connections, including where they are located, how to inspect them, and the tools needed for proper tightening.
• Use manual tightening and measuring tools correctly, such as torque wrenches, feeler gauges, calipers, and dial gauges.
• Understand how the gearbox works and know how to inspect it.
• Understand how the mechanical and aerodynamic braking systems work and knowhow to inspect the mechanical brake system.
• Understand how the yaw system functions and know how to inspect it.
• Learn about the cooling system, why it's important, and how to inspect it.
• Learn about the lubrication system, why it's important, and how to inspect it.

Electrical (BTTE):

• Understand the basics of electricity, including direct current, Ohm’s law, and alternating current.
• Learn and apply electrical safety practices, such as understanding low/high voltage, using protective equipment, and ensuring proper isolation.
• Recognize and understand various electrical components like resistors, batteries, switches, and motors.
• Get an introduction to sensors, including wind, temperature, and position sensors.
• Understand electrical circuits, including symbols and diagrams, and know how to assemble a circuit.
• Use electrical measuring instruments, understand their symbols and settings, and know how to measure different points in a system.

Hydraulic (BTTH):

• Understand the basics of hydraulic systems and Pascal’s law.
• Learn and apply hydraulic safety practices, including handling high-pressure systems, using protective equipment, and ensuring proper isolation.
• Get an introduction to pumps and practice using them.
• Understand the basics of actuators.
• Learn about different types of valves, such as directional control, pressure relief, and throttle valves.
• Understand accumulators and pre-charge pressure.
• Get an introduction to sensors, including pressure sensors.
• Understand pipes, hoses, connections, and how oil is transferred in hydraulic systems.
• Learn about oil and filters, including how to handle oil safely, collect samples, and check oil levels and filter conditions.
• Understand hydraulic diagrams and symbols and identify measuring points.
• Use pressure measuring tools like pressure gauges and perform pressure measurements.

Bolt Tightening (BTTB):

• Understand bolt tightening in the wind industry, including training limits, bolt tightening theory, and quality assurance
• Use energy-powered tools for bolt torquing, understanding the necessary attitudes and accessories.
• Plan and prepare for bolt torquing tasks with a focus on safety.
• Safely torque bolts using electrical and hydraulic tools, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct post-use inspections and documentation for bolt torquing.
• Understand and inspect mechanical and aerodynamic braking systems.
• Use energy-powered tools for bolt tensioning, understanding the necessary attitudes and accessories.
• Plan and prepare for bolt tensioning tasks with a focus on safety.
• Safely tension bolts using hydraulic tools, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct post-use inspections and documentation for bolt tensioning.
• Use mechanical handling aids safely in bolt tightening tasks, understanding associated hazards and how to mitigate them.