Offshore Wind Power Technology
The Offshore Wind microcredential offers advanced training focused on offshore wind power technology. Students will learn advanced theoretical concepts and principles synchronized with experimental procedures in a lab setting using cutting-edge equipment and simulators that provide a realistic overview of a wind turbine system. Students will be able to assess and analyze the performance and efficiency of a wind turbine in real-time based on output parameters at different simulated atmospheric conditions. In addition, participants will be trained to identify key issues of the system, as well as troubleshoot and maintain essential elements of the unit for optimal operation. Furthermore, students will be able to diagnose and analyze complex problems associated with wind turbine technology, such as micro-cracks, delamination, erosion, and other operational and engineering defects. This microcredential will provide a faster channel for skill development in near-term to fulfill the immediate demand in the offshore wind workforce sector, and will prepare participants to effectively transition into the offshore wind industry.
Admissions requirements for application (current degree-seeking students):
- Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Computer Engineering Technology (CET), or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
- Completion of all required course prerequisites
- Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve
Requirements to earn the microcredential:
To achieve the GIS for Sports Management microcredential, students will complete the following requirements:
- EET 111: Electrical Circuits I (4 credits) or MET 230 Electrical Principles (3 credits)
- EET 301: Offshore Wind Power Technology (3 credits)
- EET 452W: Design Project (2 credits) or MET 410W: Senior Project (3 credits) or a department-approved non-credit wind power project.
- All of the above course requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- For students who select the department-approved non-credit wind power project as the culminating activity, the project will be approved at the sole discretion of the Departmental microcredential coordinator. The project will be a standalone project to be evaluated using the table of contents from the EET452W rubric. For more information, contact the Department microcredential coordinator.
Stackable to:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology, B.S.
Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.
Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.
Time to complete
2 semesters
Cost to attend:
Standard tuition rates apply. For tuition and student consumer information, please click here.
Contact Information
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Lupton Hall, Room 246H
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
electrical@farmingdale.edu
Hours of Department
EET 111 Electric Circuits I
A basic course in direct current circuit theory. Concepts of charge, current and voltage; Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws; analysis of series, parallel, and combination circuits; mesh and nodal analysis; Superposition, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems; maximum power transfer theorem; electric fields and capacitance; magnetic fields and inductance; analysis of R-C and R-L switching networks. The laboratory is coordinated with, and supports, the theory course. Corequisite(s): MTH 129, EET 111L
MET 230 Electrical Principles
This hands-on and theory course introduces electrical principles to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Facility Management Technology students. Emphasis will be on power systems that utilize alternating current. Course topics include resistive and R-L-C series and parallel circuits, instrumentation, single and three-phase circuits that contain motors, transformers, starters and low voltage controls, and an overview of electronic applications to mechanical systems. Electrical logic (ladder) diagrams will be stressed throughout the semester. Laboratory assignments will reinforce the topics covered by theory through relevant experiments performed by the student and will include the writing of laboratory reports. Prerequisite(s): MTH 130 or MTH 150 and PHY 136 or PHY 144 Corequisite(s): MET 230L
EET 301 Off-Shore Wind Power Technology
This course will deliver concepts related to the operation, maintenance and challenges of wind turbine energy production under offshore conditions. This course explores the main electrical components of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) including the generator and power converter interfaces for fixed and variable speed operations, as well as critical aerodynamical power controls for performance and efficiency such as stall and pitch angle controls and grid codes. In addition, this course explores mechanical components related to hydraulic brake systems used in on-land and offshore wind turbine systems and critical maintenance practices of the overall mechanical operations of the wind turbine. Students will also be trained to troubleshoot key problems related to the assembly and installation of offshore wind turbine systems. A laboratory component will be offered along with this course to provide hands-on technical training, aligned with the topics covered in class. Prerequisite(s): EET 111 or MET 230
EET 452W Design Project (Writing Intensive)
The student's overall technical knowledge is applied to this "capstone" design project under the supervision of faculty. A complete oral and written presentation is required of each student explaining the design process and specifications, cost considerations, testing and/or computer simulation results when appropriate. Note: Students will be expected to write short exercises, as well as longer papers that will be revised and graded. This is a writing-intensive course. Note: EET 452W can be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): EET 450 and EGL 101 with a grade of C or higher
MET 410W Senior Project (Writing Intensive)
This is a capstone course required for Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology BS programs. This course is offered as an independent investigation of a technical problem by the student under the supervision of a faculty member. The selected project topic utilizes skills and knowledge acquired earlier in the Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs to solve a wide range of engineering problems. At the completion of the project, an oral presentation and a written report are required. This is a writing-intensive course. Note: Offered at the discretion of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. Prerequisite(s): Senior Status and Approval of Department Chair and EGL 101 with a grade of C or better.