Wind Turbine Emulator

The Wind Turbine Emulator from Ecosense is a powerful, real-time, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platform that emulates the dynamic mechanical and electrical characteristics of an actual wind turbine—without the need for natural wind. Designed for universities, technical institutes, and R&D labs, this emulator enables students and researchers to study turbine control strategies, energy conversion, MPPT, grid interaction, and smart grid compatibility. With advanced control architecture and support for external algorithm integration (MATLAB, Simulink, FPGA, etc.), the system facilitates real-time experimentation, deep system modeling, and algorithm validation, all within the safety of a laboratory.

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)

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