Eaton's Hydraulics Group Offers New, Four and One-Half Day "Wind Turbine Fundamental Hydraulics" Training Course
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the creation of a new, four and a half-day training course entitled "Wind Turbine Fundamental Hydraulics" intended for sales and maintenance personnel requiring a solid understanding of hydraulics systems used in wind turbine operation.
"Nearly half of the utility grade wind turbines currently in service depend on hydraulic pitch and yaw controls. Many of the others use electric pitch and yaw controls but may incorporate the use of hydraulics for braking or utilize a forced lubrication system," explained Tom Blansett, manager-training services of Eaton's Hydraulics Group. "The new course will provide a solid foundation in hydraulic fundamentals and operating principles with special emphasis on wind turbine operations, including pitch and yaw control, braking, and cooling and filtration systems."
The "Wind Turbine Fundamental Hydraulics" course will focus on component construction and operation with a goal of understanding the interaction of individual components in an integrated wind turbine hydraulic system. Topics covered in the course will include:
o Hydraulic Principles and Fundamentals
o Graphic Symbology
o Hydraulic Fluids and Reservoirs
o Gear, Vane, and Piston Pumps
o Pressure Controls
o Directional Controls
o Flow Controls
o Cylinders
o Hydraulic Motors
o Contamination Control
o Electro-hydraulic Valves
o Screw-In Cartridge Valves
o Accumulators
Eaton's Hydraulics Group is a segment of the company's Industrial Sector. The business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications. Mobile and industrial markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, earthmoving, truck and bus, machine tools, molding, primary metals, automotive, power generation, port machinery and entertainment. Eaton's Hydraulics Group provides customer-driven solutions under product names such as Aeroquip®, Boston®, Char-Lynn®, Eaton®, Hydro-Line®, Synflex®, Vickers®, Walterscheid(TM), and Weatherhead®. For more information, visit www.eaton.com/hydraulics
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 75,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
Contact Lynn Soule,
(952) 294-7992
Scheduling, tuition, and registration information is available from:
Eaton's Hydraulics Group,
Training Services,
1785 Indian Wood Circle,
Maumee, OH 43537
800-413-8809
eaton.com/hydraulics/training
hydraulicstraining@eaton.com
