Florida Resource Center (FRC) Profile for Distributed Energy Technicians
For Brevard Community College and the Florida Solar Energy Center
FRC Facilitator: Jerry W. Lancio, Director
February 6, 2002, Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, FL
FRC Facilitator: Jerry W. Lancio, Director
February 6, 2002, Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, FL
- Ben Kroposki, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Blake Morrison, Kinectrics North America
- John Holbrook, Elliott Energy Systems
- Brian Inglett, Turbec Americas, Inc.
- Juan Santos, Central Florida Electrical J.A.T.C.
- Rick Wallace, UTC Fuel Cells
- Mario Nadal, Teledyne Energy Systems
Focus Statement: A distributed energy technician uses a working knowledge of electronic and electrical systems, mechanical systems, plumbing, fuel systems, and computer systems to install and maintain distributed energy systems.
Classes
Introduction to Distributed Energy Systems
- Assess Site Condition (A1)
- Demonstrate Operating Procedures to User (A11)
- Represent Company in a positive manner (E1)
- Respect Customer Property (E2)
- Listen to the Customer (E3)
- Educate Customer Regarding Technology (E4)
- Give options to Customer (E5)
- Knowledge of Background of Distributed Energy Industry
- Legal Issues
- Codes and Standards
- Quality Control Principles
- Customer Service
Health and Safety in Distributed Energy Systems (2 credits: 1 lecture, 1 lab)
- Perform Lock-out, Tag-out
- Clean Up site
- CPR
- Fire Extinguisher use
- Electrical Safety
- Follow Confined Space Procedures (F7)
- Locate MSDS (F3)
- Identify Confined Spaces (F6)
- Dispose of Hazmats Properly (F4)
- Use Proper Lifting Techniques (F8)
- Contain Spills (F10)
- Keep Clean and Orderly Workspace
- Follow FOD Procedures
- Use Lock-out Tag-out procedures (F2)
- Wear Appropriate Protection Equipment (F1)
- Verify Site Survey (F11)
CGS (3 Credits, existing class)
- Basic Computer Operation
Technical Math (3 credits, existing course)
- Problem Solving
- Tech Math
Physical Science (3 credits, existing class)
- Physical Science
Electrical Circuits (3 Credit Hours: 2 class, 1 lab)
- Install electrical system
- Circuit soldering
- Follow Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Procedure
- Electrical Schematics
- AC/DC Theory
- Harmonics (Basic)
- Basic Electricity
Communication and controls (3 credits: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
- Communications and controls
- Fiber optics
- Verify Control System Operation to Specs (B7)
- Verify Operation To Specs (D7)
Blueprint Reading (2 credit hours)
- Verify the site matches the plans
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Drawings
Technical Writing (3 Credits, existing class)
- Document Problem
- Document Repair
- Document Installation site-specific parameters
- Technical Writing/Reading interpretation
Microturbine Generating Systems (3 credits: 2 class, 1 lab)
- Perform Diagnostic Tests (C3)
- Verify Subsystem Performance (A8)
- Hand/Power Tools
- Identify Subsystem Related to Symptoms (C5)
- Verify Operation to Specs
- Install Control System
- Identify Symptoms
- Verify Electrical Operation to Specs (B5)
- Start Unit (A9)
- Identify Solution
- Verify Mechanical Operation to Specs
- Ducting
- Verify Subsystem Performance
- Verify Fuel System to Specs
- Basic Plumbing
- Perform Emission Tests (NOx) (F5)
- Install Fuel System
- Pipe Soldering
- Install Mechanical System
- Start Unit
- Verify Thermal Operation to Specs (B8)
- Install Thermal System
- Test Equipment
- Identify Nature of the Problem
Fuel Cell Power Generating Systems (3 credits: 2 class, 1 lab)
- L Perform Diagnostic Tests (C3)
- L Verify Subsystem Performance (A8)
- L Hand/Power Tools
- L Identify Subsystem Related to Symptoms (C5)
- L Verify Operation to Specs
- L Install Control System
- L Identify Symptoms
- L Verify Electrical Operation to Specs (B5)
- L Start Unit (A9)
- L Identify Solution
- L Verify Mechanical Operation to Specs
- Ducting
- Verify Subsystem Performance
- Verify Fuel System to Specs
- Basic Plumbing
- Install Fuel System
- Pipe Soldering
- Install Mechanical System
- Start Unit
- Verify Thermal Operation to Specs (B8)
- Install Thermal System
- Test Equipment
- Identify Nature of the Problem
Co-op
- Verify Necessary Tools and Components Are at the Site (A3)
- Perform Scheduled Maintenance (B3)
- Assess Existing Condition of Unit (C1)
- Determine Action to Be Taken (C9)
- Check Fluid Levels (B1)
- Perform Visual Inspection (B4)
- Inform User of Situation (C8)
- Identify Specialized Tools Needed (D3)
- Identify Parts Needed (D2)
- Change Filters (B2)
- Document Maintenance Performed (B10)
- Replace Components
- Inform User of Situation