Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 34 Lessons
- 2 Days
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- SCADA Evolution in Wind Energy5
- 1.1SCADA: architecture, history, and utility
- 1.2Transition from traditional to advanced SCADA systems
- 1.3Key terminologies: RTU, PLC, HMI, OPC, IEC 61400-25
- 1.4Deep-dive: Wind-specific protocols and communication standards
- 1.5Exercise: Map your current SCADA setup vs. advanced architectures (gap analysis)
- Real-Time Monitoring and Data Acquisition5
- 2.1What data SCADA collects in wind farms: pitch, yaw, nacelle, meteorological, gearbox, rotor, etc.
- 2.2Understanding turbine behavior through live signals
- 2.3Alarm logic & severity mapping
- 2.4Role of latency, polling rates, and signal resolution
- 2.5Use Case Discussion: Diagnosing blade pitch faults through SCADA data streams
- Situational Awareness Through SCADA Dashboards5
- 3.1Designing custom dashboards: KPI visualization, control room alerts
- 3.2Identifying operational anomalies, downtime causes
- 3.3Integrating SCADA data with CMMS, ERP, and asset analytics tools
- 3.4Human-machine interface (HMI) usability best practices
- 3.5Simulation: Analyze simulated turbine data from SCADA to pinpoint performance degradation
- Predictive Maintenance & Fault Diagnostics5
- 4.1Leveraging SCADA + ML/AI for failure prediction
- 4.2Common fault patterns and root cause analysis using SCADA logs
- 4.3Integration with vibration monitoring, thermography, acoustic sensors
- 4.4Deep-domain concepts: LIDAR-enabled SCADA, drift detection, SCADA shadowing
- 4.5Case Study: Early-stage gearbox failure prediction using SCADA trends
- Wake Effect & Power Curve Deviation Analysis5
- Cybersecurity and Data Integrity in SCADA Systems5
- Future Trends in Wind SCADA4
Regulatory drivers and standardization
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