1. For international students Internship program The National Wind Power Engineering Technology Research Center (NWTC) or Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. in the north west of China with For detailed information, please visit our website: http://www.goldwind.cn/en/rc_inter.asp http://www.goldwind.cn/en/rc_inter.asp

2. Frame work: ● Responsible institution: The internship program has been initiated, planed and implemented by National Wind Power Engineering Technology Research Center (NWTC), in coordination with Goldwind, the biggest local manufacturer of wind turbine generator system in China. ● Main intention This internship program offers talented international students the opportunity to apply their ideas and gain practical experience in a real working environment with an internationally competent, dynamic wind power organization, while offering them an opportunity to experience many exciting facets of Chinese culture.

3. A brief introduction to our companies (Goldwind and NWTC) 1. Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Outline: Goldwind is the leading enterprise in wind turbine manufacture in China, with an annual turnover which has doubled every year for the last 6 years. It is preparing to be listed on the stock market in 2007 and striving for a ranking among the world’s top 10 wind turbine manufacturers by 2010.

4. Goldwind is engaged in: ※ Manufacturing and selling large-sized WTGS( Wind turbine generating system) ※ The introduction and application of technologies related to WTGS ※ Manufacturing and selling of the wind turbine components ※ Providing a technical consultation service in the construction and operation of wind farms. ※ The construction and operation of mid-test wind farm For more detailed information of Goldwind, you are welcomed to visit our English website: http://www.goldwind.cn/en/index.asphttp://www.goldwind.cn/en/index.asp

5. 2. National Wind Power Engineering Technology Research Center( NWTC) Outline of NWTC : The National Wind Power Technology Research Center (NWTC) was founded with the approval of the National Ministry of Science & Technology. It is a professional institution which works on new technology R&D and the promotion of engineering standards and solutions for large-scale WTGS. It also provides an integrated consulting service for the wind power industry.

6. NWTC is engaged in: ※ Design and R&D for large-sized WTGS ※ Design and R&D of essential components for WTGS ※ Testing and fault diagnosis of WTGS ※ Undertaking policy studies related to China’s wind power industry ※ Offering a technical and information consulting service for the wind power industry

7. Interns can choose and work on one specific project from the following projects over the course of 6-8 month as the focus of your study. 1. Structure analysis, major in fatigue and crack developing analysis. 2. Structure dynamic simulation, major in multi-body dynamic simulation included flexibility and rigid. ( you can do the simulation of the whole wind turbine) 3. Structure design, major in gear box design, tower design, and composite material structure design. 4. Material, major in composite material and manufacture techniques. 5. Electrical machine and automation ， major in large permanent magnet electrical machine. Research projects we offer for interns

8. 6. Structure design of generator. 7. Design for Permanent magnetic generator. 8. Pitch and variable speed control strategy for wind turbine with permanent magnetic generator. 9. Converter design for MW wind turbine. 10. Load control strategy for pitch and variable speed wind turbine. 11. Harmonic suppression strategy of wind turbine. 12. Reactive power compensation design. Research projects we offer for interns

9. 13. Low temperature wind turbine design. a) Material selection for casting and forging. b) Rubber seal of valve study for hydraulic system. c) Oil and grease study. ( for gearbox, yaw bearing, mean bearing) d) Icing problem for blades. e) Electric elements study. 14. Tide and corrosion protection study for structural parts. 15. Fatigue load for all casting. 16. Tide and corrosion protection study for foundation and tower. Research projects we offer for interns

10. 17. Corrosion protection study for structural parts. 18. Corrosion protection study for wind vane and anemometer. 19. Tide and corrosion protection study for electric elements. 20. Wind turbine design for Extra Class Ιwind zone. a) Load analysis and calculation. b) Strength design of tower. c) Analysis for casting and structural parts. d) Strength design and analysis for the blade. 21. Load measurement and fatigue analysis for blades and tower

11. What we can provide for international interns ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ Mentors for the research project: by engineers experienced in the design and development of WTGS or university professors experienced in the design and research of WTGS. 2 weeks of field research at a wind farm and 2 weeks at an assembly workshop, plus other activities relevant to the selected research project. Room and board in Urumqi, China. ( we provide apartments for interns and lunch during working days in the dining hall.) Stipend of 2050RMB per month( comparing to the basic living cost of around 500-700RMB in Urumqi, Xinjiang) Administrative support (if required) A 3 day tour in Beijing ( airline tickets are not included)

12. Why should you do an internship abroad in Goldwind& NWTC in Xinjiang, China?

13. Goldwind is the biggest local wind turbine manufacturer in China. ☺ Goldwind & NWTC have been taking on responsibility of several state’s key research projects. ☺ ☺ Goldwind & NWTC offer a great combination of a R&D center, manufacturing and a project site. ☺ Experience Chinese culture, especially the mystery and fascination of local Xinjiang culture. ☺ Development of intercultural competencies ☺ Goldwind & NWTC have considerable experience of successful international exchanges.

14. The requirement for candidates ※ Must have a related Bachelor’s degree or higher ※ Should be fluent in English ※ Have a targeted research field related to the research projects mentioned above

15. The obligation for the interns Give a report, lecture or lead a seninar concerning your research field each month. Submit one copy of your final thesis to Goldwind & NWTC.

16. How can you apply? The closing date for application is 3 months before starting the internship. The application documents should include: 1. Application Form （ click here to download ） Statement of Intent: Guidelines to write this Statement of Intent are available in English. 2. 3. A current Enrollment Certification from your university or institution.

17. Guidelines for the "Statement of Intent ” What is your motivation for your internship? What are your reasons for doing the internship in Goldwind & NWTC? Why did you choose China, in particular Xinjiang? What are your qualifications that you can offer to us? How do you prepare for your internship in Goldwind & NWTC? How do you think you will benefit from this internship concerning your personal development and your studies? Please enumerate some of your professional aims you want to achieve by doing the internship. Please describe the research project you want to pursue, the duration and time you are available. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

18. Contact details Coordination and Contact Point of the Program : - The technical consulting office of the Engineering Technology Research Center The duration of these trainings is 6 to 8 months, the tarting date is flexible according to your schedule, if you are interested, please send your required documents to us by email to NWTC@NWTC.cn at least 2 month ahead of time. NWTC@NWTC.cn If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us with above mentioned email address. Please note: