Lesson 1Drivetrain—generator: insulation resistance (megger) testing, bearing temperature, vibration, electrical output checksGenerator drivetrain checks: insulation tests, bearing temp/vibration, power quality, and limits signaling cleans, tightens, or part swaps.
Insulation resistance (megger) test procedureGenerator bearing temperature limitsVibration measurement points and alarmsVoltage, current, and power quality checksInterpreting generator test resultsLesson 2Hydraulic systems: reservoir level, filter inspection/replacement, pressure tests, leak detection and hydraulic oil analysisHydraulic checks: tank levels, filter swaps, pressure tests, leaks, hoses, oil samples for dirt, water, wear.
Reservoir level and sight glass inspectionFilter differential pressure and changeoutSystem pressure and relief valve testsHose, fitting, and cylinder leak checksHydraulic oil sampling and lab analysisLesson 3Cooling systems: radiator/heat exchanger cleaning, coolant level and quality checks, fan and thermostat operation testsCooling routines: radiator cleans, coolant levels/quality, hoses/clamps, fan/pump/thermostat tests under load.
Radiator and heat exchanger cleaning stepsCoolant level, quality, and freeze point checksFan, pump, and thermostat functional testsHose, clamp, and fitting leak inspectionRecording cooling system measurementsLesson 4Yaw system: yaw drive gear and brake inspection, encoder and limit switch checks, lubrication and torque checksYaw upkeep: drive/brake exams, gear/bearing grease, encoder/switches, cables, fastener torques.
Yaw gear, pinion, and bearing inspectionYaw brake pad, disc, and clearance checksLubrication of yaw gears and bearingsEncoder and limit switch functional testsTorque checks on yaw fastenersLesson 5Rotor and blades: visual blade surface inspection, leading/trailing edge checks, lightning protection continuity, bolt torque at hubRotor/blade visuals: surfaces, edges, lightning continuity, hub bolts, defect photos/ratings.
Blade surface and laminate visual checksLeading and trailing edge damage checksLightning protection continuity testingHub and blade bolt torque verificationBlade defect classification and reportingLesson 6Drivetrain—main bearing: axial/radial play checks, lubrication sampling, temperature and vibration monitoringMain bearing: play measures, grease samples, temp/vibration, linking to alignment/loads/damage signs.
Axial and radial play measurement methodsGrease sampling and contamination checksMain bearing temperature monitoringVibration signatures of bearing defectsCriteria for main bearing maintenanceLesson 7Nacelle interior general: structural inspections, housekeeping, vibration sensor mounts, cable routing and tiesNacelle insides: frame/cover checks, cleanup, cables/ties, sensor mounts, lights/fire/safety gear.
Main frame and cover structural inspectionHousekeeping, spills, and debris removalCable routing, clamping, and strain reliefVibration sensor mount and wiring checksNacelle lighting and safety devicesLesson 8Electrical and control cabinets: visual inspection, busbar torque checks, contactor and relay function tests, SCADA alarms review, firmware/configuration verificationCabinet checks: visuals, busbar/terminal torques, contactor/relay tests, SCADA alarms, firmware checks.
Cabinet cleanliness and visual damage checksBusbar and terminal torque verificationContactor, relay, and breaker function testsSCADA alarms and event log reviewFirmware and configuration validationLesson 9Braking system: brake pad wear measurement, brake hydraulic/pneumatic pressure checks, functional brake testBrakes: pad wear, pressure/accumulator checks, tests, stopping/response records vs limits.
Brake pad wear and rotor surface checksHydraulic or pneumatic pressure testsAccumulator pre‑charge and leak checksEmergency and service brake function testsRecording brake performance resultsLesson 10Tower and access: visual inspection points, corrosion checks, bolts and torque verification, door/lock and grounding checksTower/access: deformation/rust/coating visuals, bolt/flange torques, ladder/platform/door/lock/ground tests.
Tower shell and weld visual inspectionCorrosion, coating, and touch‑up actionsFlange bolt torque and tension checksLadders, platforms, and fall arrest checksGrounding and bonding continuity testsLesson 11Pitch system: actuator operation tests, hydraulic/electrical checks, backlash and torque checks, position sensor verificationPitch: actuator tests, hydraulic/electrical, backlash/torque, sensor calibration, alarm histories.
Pitch actuator stroke and speed testsHydraulic or electrical supply checksBacklash, play, and torque verificationPitch position sensor calibration checksPitch fault and alarm history reviewLesson 12Drivetrain—gearbox: oil level and quality tests (viscosity, particle count), leak detection, gear tooth inspection and vibration analysisGearbox health: oil levels/quality, leaks, breather/filters, gear visuals, vibration for wear/misalign/pitting.
Oil level checks and top‑up proceduresOil sampling, viscosity, and particle countsLeak paths, seals, and breather inspectionGear tooth surface and contact pattern checksGearbox vibration trend evaluation