Wind Turbine Emulator
Wind Emulator Lab Solutions featuring turbine emulators & real-time simulation for wind speed analysis and power tracking. Drive research with Ecosense.
Key Features
- Three Operating Modes
Manual Mode: Users manually control the Wind speed to study Wind Turbine Emulation
Simulated Mode: The emulator calculates real-time turbine behavior using predefined wind profiles
Table Mode: Feed manual wind profile for Wind Turbine Emulation Study. - User-Defined Turbine Modeling Capability
Users can input custom wind turbine mathematical models (torque-speed or power-speed equations) into the system to emulate specific turbine types, enabling flexible, research-driven experimentation. - Real-Time Wind Turbine Emulation
Accurately replicates mechanical characteristics like torque-speed and power-speed curves under varying wind speeds, rotor diameters, and pitch angles. - Hardware-in-the-Loop Architecture
A DC motor, driven via control algorithms, acts as the prime mover to simulate turbine behavior physically—removing reliance on actual wind. - MPPT Algorithm Development & Testing
Supports integration of advanced MPPT algorithms like P&O, Incremental Conductance, and TSR-based methods, using live system feedback. - Cp–λ Curve Plotting & Performance Visualization
Generates real-time Power Coefficient (Cp) vs Tip Speed Ratio (λ) plots to evaluate turbine efficiency across varying wind profiles. - Open Access to converters
Includes a bidirectional converter, buck converter after generator, buck converter for DC Motor Control, and three phase inverter for power control - Open Control Platform
Compatible with MATLAB/Simulink, DSP, or FPGA for implementing and testing custom control strategies, MPPT logic, or smart grid algorithms. - Advanced Monitoring & Data Logging
Monitors and logs parameters like wind speed, rotor RPM, torque, voltage, current, and power. Supports CSV export and graphical analysis via PC-based software. - Standalone and Grid Connected modes
Able to work in both standalone and grid connected modes
Learning Module
Wind Turbine Behavior & Emulation
- Study turbine torque-speed and power-speed characteristics
- Emulate different wind speeds and pitch angle effects
- Analyze Cp vs. TSR for performance optimization
- Develop understanding of turbine aerodynamics and efficiency metrics
Power Conversion & MPPT Control
- Implement and test MPPT algorithms (P&O, INC, TSR-based)
- Regulate DC link voltage using bidirectional converter
- Interface generator output with inverter and battery
- Analyze power flow and conversion efficiency in real-time
Grid Interaction & Smart Energy Systems
- Simulate grid-connected operation via inverter output
- Study anti-islanding protection and synchronization techniques
- Observe power factor variation and power quality metrics
- Explore integration with hybrid renewable systems (solar + wind)