Wind Energy Training System
Wind Lab Training System Solutions with turbine emulation & power analysis for sustainable energy studies. Advance renewable research with Ecosense.
Key Features
- Artificial Wind Generation for Controlled Testing
An induction motor-driven fan with variable frequency control generates wind speeds up to 15 m/s, enabling consistent and repeatable lab experiments without relying on natural wind. - Actual 400 W Wind Turbine
The system includes a real, 3-blade, fixed-pitch wind turbine with a 1.26 m rotor diameter and 400 W rated output—ideal for hands-on study of small-scale wind power generation. - Power Flow: Wind Turbine → Rectifier → Charge Controller → Battery → Inverter → AC Load
The 3-phase AC output from the wind turbine is rectified to DC, regulated by a 12 V, 400 W charge controller, stored in a 12 V, 42 Ah battery, and then converted to AC via a 650 VA inverter—allowing users to safely run and test AC loads in a standalone configuration. - Battery-Based Standalone Operation
Includes a deep-cycle battery bank that stores energy, making the system ideal for off-grid and backup power simulations. - AC and DC Load Testing
Supports connection of both AC and DC loads, helping students explore system behavior under different loading conditions and types. - Real-Time Monitoring and Measurement
Features voltmeters, ammeters, anemometer (for wind speed), tachometer (for rotor speed), and power analyzer for monitoring electrical and mechanical parameters. - PC-Based Data Logging and Visualization
Bundled software enables real-time graphing, CSV export, and performance analysis. Useful for plotting Cp vs TSR, power curves, and efficiency comparisons. - Safe and Indoor Lab Ready
Designed for academic institutions, the system is enclosed, electrically safe, and fully operational indoors using artificial wind—making it weather-independent. - Modular System with Hybrid Integration Capability
Can be linked with other renewable energy modules (e.g., solar PV) at the DC level to simulate hybrid systems or DC microgrids.
Learning Module
Wind Turbine Performance
- Measure cut-in wind speed
- Calculate Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) and Coefficient of Performance (Cp)
- Plot TSR vs. Cp and Power vs. Wind Speed curves
- Analyze rotor speed vs. power output
Energy Conversion & Storage
- Study AC to DC rectification
- Evaluate charge controller performance
- Understand battery charging and DC to AC inversion
- Test system under AC and DC load conditions
Monitoring & Data Analysis
- Monitor wind speed, RPM, voltage, current, and power
- Log data and export CSV files
- Plot and analyze performance graphs