65646 Courses

Students who complete the PV201L workshop will be able to: Perform power and energy calculations Obtain and apply specifications for PV modules and determine their performance given various environmental and operating conditions Safely operate various types of digital multimeters Diagram and determine the power, current, and voltage characteristics of PV modules in different series and parallel configurations Install various mounting systems (ground, pole, roof, and trackers). Decipher balance-of-system equipment specification sheets to determine the critical information needed for system design Install a residential grid-direct system including the array, inverter, circuit conductors, and overcurrent protection Safely operate equipment grounding, system grounding, and components and conductors used for grounding Work with wires and components on schematics of residential grid-direct systems: disconnects, inverter, equipment grounding conductors, ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors, the grounding electrode(s), and the AC and DC system grounds Identify potential safety hazards and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment for working on grid-direct PV systems List the order of installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of a grid-direct PV system Note: This class is a great complement to PV301L, the Solar Electric Lab Week (Battery-Based).

Students who complete the PV301L workshop will be able to: Identify and describe the basic functions of each component in a PV system Describe the configuration of various types of PV systems: PV direct, Stand-alone, PV/hybrid, Multimode, Zero-sell, Micro-grid, Utility-scale energy storage Calculate the capacity & voltage of different batteries Determine the state of charge of a battery by testing voltage and specific gravity List safety precautions & equipment required to work with batteries Demonstrate safe procedures for connecting and disconnecting batteries Demonstrate the process of adding water to batteries Identify appropriate battery enclosures Diagram and wire battery banks in series and parallel configurations, given various system parameters Make cables and lug connections for battery wiring Install temperature sensors on batteries Wire the battery bank for a live system Wire and test charge controllers through the various stages of operation Install and test PWM and MPPT charge controllers Program MPPT charge controllers based on battery and array values Wire and program battery SOC meters in different PV system configurations Set up and operate batteries during bulk, absorption, float, and equalization cycles Describe how maximum power point tracking and voltage step-down affect a PV system Identify some features, options, and metering available on different types of battery chargers Identify appropriate inverter types for different battery-based system configurations Compare available features and capabilities of battery-based inverters Identify specifications critical for battery-based inverters Wire test and program battery based inverters Discuss when and why breakers would be used rather than fuses Use a 3-line diagram to wire a system Discuss the order and perform safe installation practices Demonstrate the order of safe commissioning Demonstrate the order of shut-down and how to establish an electrically safe working environment

Students who complete the PV351 workshop will be able to: Determine use and analyze results from various test tools used during commissioning, performance evaluation, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting. Define the theory, procedures, and processes behind insulation resistance testing, IV curve tracing, infrared cameras and thermal imaging, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting Demonstrate proper set-up, use, and function of PV test tools including: IV curve tracers, insulation resistance testers, and thermal cameras Evaluate the performance of working systems using correct and complete field procedures Troubleshoot and locate common PV array and system faults using appropriate methodologies and testing tools

This IMI qualification is designed for technicians who maintain, diagnose and repair high and low voltage operating systems on electric/hybrid vehicles. It contains the skills and knowledge required to work safely around a vehicles high and low voltage train system, whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance. This course will also cover working safely around a vehicle that may have has damage to its high energy/electrical system.

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