Solar-Wind Energy Training System Model.

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