Title: M1L2 Glossary
Course: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy > Section: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy

M1L2 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
brownout | A low-voltage state in an electrical circuit or power grid caused by underproduction, excess loading, or deliberate reduction in output. This name comes from the dimmed (brownish looking) incandes ...
climb training | a common term for the training and instruction involved in learning to work safely at height
confined spaces | small enclosed areas with a small egress (means of escape).
demand | describes a period during which electrical demand is expected to be significantly higher than average demand or supply.
demand, peak | electrical current that does not change directional flow or polarity through time; batteries are a commons Dc source
electrical power grid | a robust and vastly controlled network for delivering electricity from suppliers to customers
fall arrest systems | policies designed to allow independent electrical generators access to the electrical grid and fair prices for energy sales.
grid, electrical power | a robust and vastly controlled network for delivering electricity from suppliers to customers
grid-tied systems | electrical generation systems or components incorporated into the electrical grid and subject to grid regulation
IGEN Career Pathways | The Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) was launched in 2008 as a president-led consortium of all 48 Illinois community colleges to encourage green initiatives across campuses. IGEN’s mission ...
load | Part of an electrical circuit that consumes or dissipates voltage from a voltage source. Any electrical device intended to be powered up/used by an electrical system.
LOTO procedures | Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedures. Mandatory safety practices to ensure power equipment is de-energized and tagged before servicing.
maintenance, preventative | The care, inspection, and servicing of items to prevent or correct minor defects before they become a problem.
maintenance, routine | Maintenance scheduled for an item to ensure its proper function and to extend its operational service life
peak demand | electrical current that does not change directional flow or polarity through time; batteries are a commons Dc source
peaking system | An electrical generating systems designed to start and stop quickly to meet times of peak demand
PPE | Personal Protective Equipment, the items worn or used by individuals to prevent workplace injuries.
preventative maintenance | The care, inspection, and servicing of items to prevent or correct minor defects before they become a problem.
project siting | A term to describe the various processes that occur when determining profitable, successful locations for project development
routine maintenance | Maintenance scheduled for an item to ensure its proper function and to extend its operational service life
stand-alone sources | "Off-the-grid" energy systems that are not subject to grid regulation; useful in remote areas.
TAACCCT grant | Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant (TAA, for short) from the Department of Labor, awarded to IGEN Career Pathways to retrain Illinois workers for the green eco ...
technicians | Well-trained and highly skilled workers who often specialize in a certain field or set of systems.
wind farm | Two or more wind turbines at the same location, often developed to work in concert for technical or economic benefits.