Appendix A

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

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.

Tasks

Knowledge & Skills

Traits & Attitudes

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

Student Schedule