The yield of a wind power plant depends on the prevailing wind velocities and the usability of the electricity generated. In order to study the operation of a wind power plant under real weather conditions, It was developed. it can be operated with the trainer or the control unit.
The wind power plant consists of an engine room, also called a nacelle, mounted on a pivoting mast with a stable base and supports. The speed of the rotor and the wind velocity are measured. These measured values are displayed on the control unit and in the software. The control unit of measures the generator’s current and voltage. It is also possible to connect the accompanying battery to the wind power plant via a charge controller.
Learning Objectives And Experiments
- Conversion of kinetic wind energy into electrical energy
- Design and function of a wind power plant in stand-alone operation
- Energy balance of a wind power plant under real wind conditions
Specification
- Wind power plant for converting kinetic wind energy into electrical energy
- Movable wind power plant that can be set up outside
- 4 base supports for stabilisation
- Stand-alone operation with connection
- Generator for converting kinetic energy into electrical energy
- Accumulator for storing the electrical energy
- Measurement of wind velocity
- Measurement of the rotational speed of the rotor
- Display of the measured data on the control unit
Technical data
- Rotor
- Ø 1200mm
- Hub Height Above Ground Level: Approx. 5000mm
- Generator
- Max. Output: 350W
- Voltage: 12VDC
- Max. Charging Current: 30A
- Accumulator
- Voltage: 12VDC
- Capacity: 65Ah
- Space Requirement
- Lxwxh: 10x6x6m
- Max. Distance From : Approx. 20m
- Measuring Ranges
- Wind Velocity: 0,7…50m/S
- Speed: 0…3000min-1
