In the Specialization on Sensors for a Carbon Free World you will learn about how sensors are at the core of renewable energy technology. You will study the technology, architecture and components of electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels. Then you will identify and learn about the sensors that measure and control the critical parameters that run these devices. The sensors include battery monitor IC’s, oil pressure and current sensors, carbon dioxide and oxygen sensors, resolvers, anemometers, accelerometers, strain gauges, and hall effect sensors. The sample learner has a 4-year degree in electrical engineering, is early to middle career, and needs to specify sensors for renewable energy equipment. The learner may also be a graduate student or corporate research engineer assigned to gather process or sensor data.
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What you'll learn
Understand the core engineering principles of electrical vehicle charging and motor systems, wind turbines, and solar panels.
Analyze complex schematics, mechanical assemblies, and core functions for systems in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels.
Define the correct sensor for an electric vehicle application, wind turbine or solar panel.
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Skills you'll gain
- Control Systems
- Electric Power Systems
- Engineering Calculations
- Low Voltage
- Power Electronics
- Electrical Systems
- Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Plant Operations and Management
- Torque (Physics)
- Electrical Equipment
- Semiconductors
- Electrical Power
- Machine Controls
- Basic Electrical Systems
- High Voltage
- Electronic Components
- Energy and Utilities
- Thermal Management
- Mechanical Engineering
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Examine traction motor, inverter, transmission and battery charging hardware
Specify the correct sensor for an electric vehicle application
Skills you'll gain
What you'll learn
Examine the turbine blades, rotor, generator, transformer, gearbox, foundation
Specify the correct sensor for a wind turbine application
Skills you'll gain
What you'll learn
Describe solar farm architecture and how solar energy is captured
Describe how solar panels work and how they are manufactured
Describe how solar energy is transmitted to the grid through inverters
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Frequently asked questions
This specialization will take about 3 months to complete.
1-2 years of technician or engineering experience, or enrolled in a 4-year Engineering program or 2-year Technical Associates degree.
It is recommended to complete the courses in this Specialization sequentially.
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