About Ecosense’s Wind Turbine Emulator
The Wind Turbine emulator replicates the behavior of a real wind turbine
for hardware-level simulations. It consists of a DC motor paired with either an
Induction generator or a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator, with the speed
controlled according to the reference speed calculated through the wind
turbine's mathematical model. Additionally, an induction generator is linked to
the DC motor, and a bidirectional inverter is connected to the generator's
terminals. Researchers can utilize this system to run mathematical models of
newly developed or modified wind turbines, simulating turbine speed and power
profiles directly in a hardware environment across various wind speeds and
pitch angles.
The rationale behind developing such an emulator stems from the critical
importance of harnessing wind energy to address global energy and environmental
challenges. Conducting research and experiments on wind power generation
systems can be hindered by the constraints of wind farm conditions and high
costs. The Wind Turbine emulator serves as a viable alternative to actual wind
turbines by computing the output torque based on the wind turbine torque model
and swiftly generating a torque corresponding to the prevailing wind
conditions. Notably, it not only mirrors the mechanical characteristics of real
wind turbines but also offers controllable equivalent wind energy.
Consequently, it finds application in designing, estimating, and testing Wind
Power Generation Systems, significantly enhancing the efficiency and validity
of research and development endeavors.
