10.1 Technical Description of the Model
The Model shall have the following components, as indicated in table 1.
Table 1: components of the Solar-Wind Energy Training System model (quantity is for one model only)
Component name and its quantity
1 Mobile Workstation (Assembled)
1 Digital Multimeter
1 Battery Bank
1 Battery Bank Junction Box
4 AC Outlet
3 Ammeter
1 DC Power Distribution Panel
2 Disconnect Switch (Horizontal Mount)
2 Disconnect Switch (Vertical Mount)
1 Diversion Load Controller
1 Dump Load
3 DC Circuit Breaker
1 kWh Meters with AC Circuit Breaker Box
1 kWh Meters with AC Circuit Breaker Box
4 AC/DC Wall Switch
1 Lockout/Tag out Module
1 Power Bus Bar
1 Power Usage Monitor
1 Power Inverter with Remote Control
1 Solar Charge Controller
1 Stop Switch
3 DC Lamp Socket
1 Photovoltaic Module Assembly
1 Wind Turbine Generator with DC Motor (Wind Simulator)
1 Solar Array Junction Box
1 Sun Simulator Assembly
1 DC Motor Controller
1 Accessories Package
1 Photovoltaic Systems Textbook
1 Wind Power Textbook
1 Connection Cables Kit
1 Energy Fundamentals (Job Sheets – Student)
1 Energy Fundamentals (Job Sheets – Instructor)
1 Trainer Familiarization and Safety (Job Sheets – Student)
1 Trainer Familiarization and Safety (Job Sheets – Instructor)
1 Solar Module (Job Sheets – Student)
1 Solar Module (Job Sheets – Instructor)
1 Wind Turbine (Job Sheets – Student)
1 Wind Turbine (Job Sheets – Instructor)
1 Solar/Wind Systems (Job Sheets – Student)
1 Solar/Wind Systems (Job Sheets – Instructor)
1 Going Green (Job Sheets – Student)
1 Going Green (Job Sheets – Instructor)
1 Assembly Instruction (DVD)
1 Assembly, Wiring, and Installation (User Guide)
1 Networked Data Acquisition System
1 Networked Data Acquisition Interface
1 Connection Cables Kit
1 Accessories Package
1 User Guide
1 Temperature Sensor
Manuals on DVD
Solar/Wind Facilitator Resource Package
Grid-Tied Systems – Simulation Software on CD-ROM
Grid-Tied Systems – Job Sheets – Student
Grid-Tied Systems – Job Sheets – Instructor
Solar Module, Photovoltaic (PV)
Wind Turbine Generator
29’ EZ Tower Kit (complete tower kit including pipe and anchors)
Solar/Wind Energy Training System (UL/CSA Certified)
10.2 Technical Specification of the Model
The model must include the following technical specifications:
Component Name Specification
1 Solar-Wind Energy Training system Model 220V – 50 Hz
Power requirement: Current 15A
Physical characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H) 235.6 x 223.5 x 85.1 cm with Sun Simulator
214 x 223.5 x 85.1 cm Solar Module tilted
190.5 x 223.5 x 85.1 cm Solar Module fl at
Shipping Weight (crated) Approx. 226.8Kg
2 Network data acquisition interface
Physical characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H) Approx. 86.4 x 43.2 x 40.6 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 4.04Kg
Power requirement Voltage 10-30Vdc (24 Vdc typical)
Current 0.22A@24Vdc
Sample rate Frequency 3.33 Hz
Input
1. AC Load/Inverter voltage Setting ±20mA
Scaling mAx7.5
Voltage 0-150V ac ± 0.25% of FS
2. AC Load/Inverter current Setting ±20mA
Scaling mAx2.5
current 0-5A ac ± 0.25% of FS
3. DC load current Setting ±20mA
Scaling mAx2.5
current 0-5A ac ± 0.25% of FS
4. Wind turbine current Setting ±150mV
Scaling mA/2.5
current 0-60A ac ± 0.5% of FS (Hardware Limit 15A)
5. Solar Module Voltage Setting ±5V
Scaling Vx5
Voltage 0-25 V ac ± 0.5% of FS
6. Solar Module current Setting ±150mV
Scaling mV/2.5
Current 0-60 A ac ± 0.5% of FS(Hardware Limit 20A)
7. Battery/Turbine/DC load voltage Setting ±5V
Scaling Vx5
voltage 0-25 V ac ± 0.5% of FS(Hardware Limit 40A)
8. Battery Bank current Setting ±150 mV
Scaling mVx1
Current 0-150 Adc± 0.5% of FS
9. Solar irradiance Setting ±500 mV
Scaling mVx5
Irradiance 0-1750w/m2(300-1175 nm)± 0.5% of FS(5W/m2 per mV)
Temperature (optional) Setting 4-20 mA
Scaling ((mA - 4) x 19.1875) - 99
Temperature -60oC to 208oC± 0.9% of FS
10. Wind Speed Setting ±5V
Scaling (V + 0.09) x 33.8
Speed 8-172mph ±3% of FS (displays > 4mph)
Temperature (optional) Setting 4-20 mA
Scaling ((mA - 4) x 19.1875) - 99
Temperature -60oC to 208oC± 0.9% of FS
3 Digital Multimeter
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 170 x 70 x 38mm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.36Kg
Shipping Weight (Crated) Approx. 226.8Kg
Type Digital, Handheld (portable)
Functions AC/DC voltage, DC current, resistance, continuity diode test, and battery test
Accuracy ± 2.0% or better
Display 31/2 digit, liquid-crystal
Features Safety recessed test lead connections, low battery indication, audible continuity, overload protection, mounted on a base that clamps to the work surface using push-lock fasteners
Quantity 01
4 Battery Bank
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 17.2 x 26.7 x 33.0 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 32.25Kg
Contacts Type Sealed lead-acid glass-mat storage battery
Rating 110Ah AGM 12Vdc
Quantity 01
5 Battery Bank Junction box
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 17.15 x 15.88 x 12.1 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 2.23Kg
Contacts Type Resettable Circuit Breakers (for Battery Bank, GFPD)
Rating 150Vdc, One 30 Amp, One 0.5A/63A GFPD
Quantity 01
6 AC outlet
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.41 Kg
Contacts Type Single snap-in receptacle
Rating 120Vac, 15 Amp
Quantity 04
7 Ammeter
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1 x 10.2 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.6 Kg
Contacts Type Analog
Rating 0-30 Amp dc
Quantity 03
8 DC power distribution panel
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.41 Kg
Contacts Type 4 N.C. Contact sets
Rating 12Vac, 5 Amp
Fault switches 04
Quantity 01
9 Disconnect Switch (Horizontal Mount)
Disconnect Switch (Vertical Mount)
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.7 x 7.62 x 12.1 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.43 Kg
Contacts Type 1 N.O. Contact set with key
Rating 48Vdc, 40 Amp
Quantity 02
10 Diversion load controller
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 22.7 x 33.0 x 7.0 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 2.1 Kg
Contacts Type Diversion load
Rating 35 Amp dc
Quantity 01
11 Dump load
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 22.7 x 33.0 x 9.53 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 1.95 Kg
Contacts Type Resistive
Rating 0.5 ohm, 288 W
Quantity 01
12 DC circuit breaker
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.41 Kg
Contacts Type N.C. bi-metal resettable circuit breaker
Rating 12 Vdc, 50Amp
Quantity 03
13 KWh Meter with AC circuit Breaker Box
Physical characteristics Dimensions (Dis. x D) Approx. 20.3 x 16.5 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 2.45 Kg
meter Type analog
Rating 12 Vac watt-hour (KWh)
AC circuit breaker box
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 17.78 x 13.02 x 8.89 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 4.55 Kg
Contacts Type Resettable Circuit Breakers
Rating 12 Vac, two 30Amp, two 15 Amp
Quantity 01
14 AC/DC wall switch
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.41 Kg
Contacts Type 1 SPST Toggle Switch
Rating 120 Vac, 11 Amp
12 Vdc, 5 Amp
Fault switches 1
Quantity 04
15 Lockout/Tagout Module
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 14x 10.2 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 1.18 Kg
Contacts Type 1 SPST Toggle Switch (with hasp)
Rating 12 Vac, 15 Amp
Quantity 01
16 Power bus bar
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1x 6.4 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.45 Kg
Contacts Type Negative, and Positive terminal screws
Rating 48 Vdc, 150 Amp
Quantity 01
17 Power usage monitor
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 4.1 x 13.0 x 6.1 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.14 Kg
Contacts Type Outlet, (Single)
Rating 120 Vac, 15 Amp
Quantity 01
18 Power inverter with remote control
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 27.3 x 37.5 x 10.8 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 5.65 Kg
Inverter Type Pure sinusoidal power inverter (with remote)
Rating 120 Vdc input, 120Vac, 1KW ouput
Quantity 01
19 Solar charge controller
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 22.2 x 22.2 x 7.0 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 1.18 Kg
Charge controller Type PMM series battery charging (not shunt)
Rating 12 Vdc 30 Amp (with temperature sensor)
Quantity 01
20 Stop Switch
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1 x 10.8 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.41 Kg
Contacts Type SPDT center off toggle switch
Rating 12 Vdc 50 Amp
Quantity 01
21 DC lump Socket
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.41 Kg
Charge controller Type Socket
Rating 12 Vac 5 Amp
Quantity 03
22 Photovoltaic Module assembly
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 66.0 x 101.6 x 8.3 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 0.41 Kg
Solar panel Type Solar photovoltaic module
Rating 12 Vdc, 85watts
Quantity 01
23 Wind turbine generator with DC motor (wind simulator)
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 38.1 x 68.58 x 22.86 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 7.4 Kg
Wind turbine generator Type 3 phase alternator with rectified DC output
Rating 12 Vdc output, 27 Amps, 400watts
Quantity 01
24 Solar array Junction Box
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 17.2 x 15.9 x 12.0 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 2.40 Kg
Contacts Type Resettable circuite breaker (for solar array)
Rating 150 Vdc 8 Amp
Quantity 01
25 Sun simulator Assembly
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx.66.0 x 101.6 x 35.6 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 8.16 Kg
lump Type Quartz Flood
Rating 120 Vac, 600 watts (with 5 minute timer switch)
Quantity 01
26 DC motor controller
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 12.1 x 22.2 x 8.9 cm)
Net Weight Approx. 1.22 Kg
Controller Type Variable speed Variable speed
Rating 150 Vac 50Hz input, 0-90Vdc output, 3.5Adc 230 Vac 50Hz input, 0-180Vdc output, 3.5Adc
Quantity 01
27 Accessories package
Fuse Type, voltage, quantity Fuses, 12Vdc, 5 Amp, 1 pk
Power strip Type, quantity 6 Outlets, 1
Outlet bulb socket quantity 4
Lamp Type, voltage, quantity LED, 12Vdc 2.5W, 1
Fluorescent, 120Vac, 13W, 1
Fluorescent, 12Vdc 13W, 1
Incandescent, 120Vac 60W, 1 (4pk)
Incandescent, 12Vdc 25W, 1
Battery charger Type, voltage, quantity Smart, 12Vdc, 1
leads type 4mm, safety plug
Length, Color, quantity 11.81 in (30 cm), Green, 7
35.43 in (90 cm), Green, 3
35.43 in (90 cm), Black, 5
47.24 in (120 cm), Black, 5
47.24 in (120 cm), White, 10
Leads type 2mm, banana plug
Length, Color, quantity 23.62 in (60 cm), Red, 10
23.62 in (60 cm), Black, 10
Figure 14: Equivalent figurative description for a) dump load, b) DC Circuit breaker,c) KWh meters with AC circuit breaker box
Figure 15: Equivalent figurative description for a) AC/DC wall switch, b) Power bus bar, c) Lockout/Tagout Module, d) Power usage monitor
Figure 16: Equivalent figurative description for a) Power inverter with remote control, b) Photovoltaic (PC) module assembly
Figure 17: Equivalent figurative description for a) Solar Charger controller, b) stop switch, c) DC lump socket
Figure 18: Equivalent figurative description for Wind Turbine Generator with DC Motor(Component of the Wind Simulator), b) Solar array junction box, Sun simulator assembly
Figure 19: Equivalent figurative description for a) Accessories package, b) DC Motor Controller (Component ofthe Wind Simulator), c) Connection cables kit
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