Wind Turbine Emulator-PV Emulator Microgrid

The Wind Turbine Emulator and PV Emulator (WTE-PVE) Microgrid is a comprehensive, lab-scale microgrid system developed for training, experimentation, and research in sustainable power systems. It simulates both wind and solar power generation and allows users to understand, design, and test hybrid energy systems under realistic environmental and load conditions. The system comprises two primary subsystems: the Wind Turbine Emulator (WTE) and the PV Emulator (PVE). Each operates independently but can also be integrated at a common DC link to form a combined hybrid system. The platform supports bidirectional power flow with energy storage, programmable loads, and inverter-based AC output, making it suitable for microgrid studies, control algorithm development, and grid synchronization.

Key Features

Wind Turbine Emulator with Three Modes
Manual, Simulated, and Table-based modes allow users to test and model wind energy behavior under various conditions.
User-Defined Turbine Modeling
Input custom torque-speed and power-speed curves for emulating different wind turbine types.
Cp–λ Curve Plotting
Visualize power coefficient (Cp) vs. tip speed ratio (λ) for analyzing turbine efficiency.
Advanced MPPT Testing
Supports P&O, Incremental Conductance, and TSR-based algorithms with live feedback.
PV Emulator with Dual Channels
Independent channels to simulate different solar panel configurations.
Programmable Output with Shading Simulation
Adjust open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, and simulate up to four levels of partial shading.
Data Logging and Visualization
Real-time display and export of I-V and P-V curves, voltage, current, and power.
Integration with DC Link and Inverter
Combined output routed to DC link and optionally fed into a programmable inverter for AC supply.
Battery Bank Integration
Enables energy storage and buffering for load matching and smoothing.
Optional Supercapacitor Module
Can be added for rapid charge/discharge applications and hybrid energy buffering.
Optional Programmable DC and AC Load
Allows flexible, software-controlled loading scenarios for testing system behavior.
Open-Source Software with Modifiable Code
Full access to underlying control logic for educational customization, algorithm development, and research.
LabVIEW Software Interface
Full control, simulation, logging, and experiment setup via PC.
Ongrid/Offgrid Operation

Learning Module

Renewable Source Emulation & Optimization

Simulate wind and solar power generation using real-time environmental profiles.
Analyze turbine performance with Cp–λ curves and model various PV configurations.
Develop and compare MPPT algorithms like P&O, Incremental Conductance, and TSR.

Hybrid Microgrid Integration & Control

Study dynamic interactions between wind, solar, storage, and loads in a unified DC-linked system.
Implement source prioritization strategies based on demand, irradiance, and wind speed.
Evaluate inverter operation, grid synchronization, and programmable load behavior.

Storage, Fault Response & Algorithm Deployment

Integrate and test battery banks and optional supercapacitors for energy buffering.
Simulate fault conditions to assess system protection and recovery.
Customize control logic and deploy user-defined algorithms using open-source code.

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