Wind Turbine Training System:

    Wind Energy Training Systems are valuable tools for educators, students, researchers, and professionals working in the renewable energy sector. They provide a safe and accessible way to learn about wind energy technology, promote innovation, and contribute to the growth of this important industry.

      About Our System:

      The Wind Turbine Training System is a sophisticated, compact, and scaled-down representation of an autonomous wind turbine power facility. Engineered for educational and research objectives, it provides users with an invaluable opportunity to gain practical insights into the intricacies of wind energy generation.
      Through hands-on experimentation, participants are enabled to explore the wiring and interconnections of the system's components, thereby gaining a comprehensive understanding of wind turbine functionality and operation. This interactive method cultivates an in-depth grasp of fundamental wind energy concepts, including:

Emulator System Overview

    The Wind Turbine Emulator is a sophisticated system designed to mimic the behavior of a wind turbine for hardware-level simulations. This emulator utilizes a DC motor coupled with an Induction generator or Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator. The speed of this generator is controlled based on the speed reference calculated by solving the mathematical model of the wind turbine. Here are some key points about the Wind Turbine Emulator and its specifications:

Technical Characteristics:
  • Ability to track torque-speed and power-speed characteristics of a wind turbine at various wind speeds and pitch angles.
  • Capable of plotting Cp-λ curve to showcase turbine characteristics at a specific pitch angle.
  • Real-time tracking of λ (lambda) to optimize the turbine's performance.
  • Offers maximum power point tracking based on generated voltage and current feedback.
  • Allows control of DC link voltage using a bidirectional converter in stand-alone mode.
  • Enables research on Microgrid applications as the DC link can integrate other renewable sources like PV.
  • Provides control over power flow and quality supplied to the grid and allows for analysis..
  • Facilitates exploration of control techniques for smart grid implementation.
  • Continuously senses grid-side voltage and currents to implement advanced control algorithms based on grid conditions .
  • Ability to implement various maximum power point algorithms in the Wind Turbine Emulator system.
  • Ensures minimum reactive power at the inverter output to achieve unity power factor and maximize power generation efficiency .
  • Utilizes different differential equations to emulate various Wind Turbine models.
  • Includes Anti-islanding protection using fault detection at different loads.

    • Technical Advantages:
  • Features a modular and scalable design.
  • Offers provision for adding more energy sources.
  • Rigorously tested system capable of continuous operation without the need for frequent shutdowns.
  • Requires minimal installation space.
  • Reliable quality, with minimal after-sales service needed.
  • Comes with an illustrated experiment manual detailing wiring connections.
  • Can be customized to meet specific requirements.
  • Detailed demonstration and training provided during system commissioning..
    • Research Options:
  • Emulation of modified or newly developed wind turbines under different loading conditions and wind speeds.
  • Testing and development of advanced power electronics and control systems for Wind Energy Generation.
  • Analysis and characterization of wind energy systems.
  • Investigation of Micro-grid and smart grid integration with wind energy systems.
  • Power quality analysis and enhancement.
  • Exploration of various control techniques for regulated AC power from variable frequency AC power sources.