This platform offers students and researchers the opportunity to conduct experiments and research in wind power generation. They can work with the physical wind power generation platform, utilize the PHIL simulation or explore a mixed approach combining physical and digitally simulated components, allowing for power flow between them.
This option of the Wind Power Generation Trainer can work in both off-grid and on-grid modes. It consists of a wind tunnel and a real wind turbine generator set. The trainer allows to simulate real wind and investigate the generator performance in different wind speeds. In off-grid mode, it allows to investigate the battery charging process using an AC charge controller and also the discharge using an AC-DC Inverter and loads. In on-grid mode, it allows implementing the synchronization with the mains power grid.
This platform allows the students to implement experiments or do research either on the physical PV platform or on the PHIL simulator. Alternatively, the platform can run on a mixed solar power generation when power flow between physical and digitally simulated items is required.
This option of the Hydro Power Generation Trainer can work in both off-grid and on-grid modes. It consists of a 3-phase synchronous generator moved by a real Pelton turbine. The trainer simulates real water flow using a pump. With the manually controlled valves, it allows to simulate different water flow and head pressure and investigate the generator performance in different conditions. In off-grid mode, it allows investigating the supply of local loads, as well as voltage and frequency regulation. In on-grid mode, it allows implementing the synchronization with the mains power grid.
This option of the Solar Power Generation Trainer can work in both off-grid and on-grid modes. It consists of a PV panel and an array of halogen lamps as a sun simulator. The positions of both the PV panel and Sun Simulator can be controlled manually using joysticks and also from the software. The trainer also has a dual-axis solar tracking system. The trainer allows to simulate real light, daytime, year time and investigate the PV performance in different irradiation. In off-grid mode, it allows to investigate the battery charging process using a DC charge controller and also the discharge using an AC-DC Inverter and loads. In on-grid mode, it allows implementing the synchronization with the mains power grid using a Grid-tie inverter.