Mesalands gets tech donation

A recent donation from the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer, Megger, will enhance the curriculum and hands-on training at the Wind Energy Technology Program at Mesalands Community College.

Megger donated a DLRO200 Microohmmeter, a digital, low-resistance Ohmmeter and portable electrical testing unit.

Andy Swapp, Wind Energy Technology faculty member, said the Microohmmeter is used to test the installation of conductors during the commissioning of wind turbines. He said the DLRO200 is also part of the maintenance plan of wind turbines and is used when an electrical problem is suspected.

The electrical testing device is portable, weighing less than 33 pounds, and can provide test currents from 10 amps up to 200 amps.

Swapp said the equipment will help to better prepare technicians for a lucrative career in this growing industry. He said the wind energy students will greatly benefit from the use of this equipment.

“The DLRO200 is a valuable and highly specialized piece of equipment,” Swapp said. “We feel very fortunate to have this opportunity to work with this incredible piece of equipment.”