Wind Turbine Emulator-PV Emulator-Fuel Cell Microgrid

The Wind Turbine Emulator-Solar PV Emulator-Fuel Cell Microgrid is a tri-source, fully integrated hybrid energy training platform that combines Wind Turbine Emulator (WTE), PV Emulator (PVE), and PEM Fuel Cell systems to simulate a real-world microgrid environment. It offers users the ability to model, control, and analyze complex interactions among renewable sources and storage units, with applications in smart grid control, distributed generation, and hybrid energy management. This advanced lab-scale system enables real-time source coordination, dynamic load response, and grid interfacing, making it ideal for universities, technical research labs, and training centers focused on sustainable energy systems. The platform supports integration with battery banks, supercapacitors, and programmable loads, while also offering a fully open-source control software environment for custom experimentation.

Key Features

Integration of Three Energy Sources
Wind, solar, and hydrogen sources connected via DC-DC converters to a central DC link.
Real-Time Source Management
Adjust input levels, simulate environmental profiles, and study interactions among sources.
Bidirectional Battery Converter and Battery Bank
Enables energy buffering, storage, and balancing across the system.
Optional Supercapacitor Addition
Enhances rapid response and peak power support in hybrid energy operation.
Programmable Inverter Output
AC generation for grid interaction or standalone applications.
Programmable DC and AC Loads
Offers flexible loading options for real-time testing and validation.
Advanced Monitoring Dashboard
Track energy contribution, power quality, and source transitions.
Full Hydrogen Safety Stack
Leak sensors, auto-shutdown, and purging integrated with the fuel cell module.
Open Architecture and Open-Source Software
Supports customization via MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA, and editable source code.
Scenario-Based Testing
Enable students to define, run, and analyze custom operating conditions using LabVIEW.
Supports Smart Grid Integration
Includes synchronization, anti-islanding protection, and power quality analysis features.

Learning Module

Microgrid Operations & Control

Source Coordination: Manage wind, solar, and hydrogen inputs based on supply and demand.
Load Sharing Analysis: Monitor source contributions under varying conditions.
Source Prioritization: Develop logic to optimize efficiency, fuel use, or response time.
Demand Response: Simulate dynamic load profiles and assess system behavior.

Storage & Grid Integration

Hybrid Storage Management: Analyze battery and supercapacitor performance under load variations.
Smart Grid Functions: Test synchronization, islanding, and reconnection protocols.
Inverter & Grid Testing: Simulate voltage events and verify power quality.

Optimization & Safety

MPPT Benchmarking: Compare tracking methods for wind and PV efficiency.
Hydrogen Safety: Simulate leaks and test automated shutdown systems.
Custom Control Integration: Deploy user-developed algorithms using open-source tools.

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