GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT)
GWO BTT Hydraulics Training
Foundational knowledge of hydraulic system hazards and component functions in a wind turbine.
Duration: 9 hours 15 minutes standalone; 9 hours in combined delivery
The Module
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Training overview
The Hydraulics module explains how a turbine's hydraulic systems operate and why stored pressure is the hazard that catches people out, covering the main components and the precautions that apply when working near them.
This module forms part of GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT).
What this module covers
- Hydraulic safety principles and pressure hazards
- Pump, actuator and valve operation
- Accumulator functions
- Hydraulic sensors
- Hydraulic diagrams and pressure measurement tools
Practical training
- Interpreting hydraulic diagrams
- Using pressure measurement tools
Competencies
- Recognise hydraulic hazards including stored pressure
- Describe the function of pumps, actuators, valves and accumulators
- Read and interpret a hydraulic diagram
Learning objectives
- Hydraulic safety principles and pressure hazards
- Pump, actuator and valve operation
- Accumulator and sensor functions
- Interpreting hydraulic diagrams and pressure measurement tools