Wind Energy Basic Unit

The Wind Energy Basic Unit, is a small-scale unit designed to study wind energy and the influence of some factors on its generation.

ATENG 11873 — Wind Energy Basic Unit

Bench-top unit.

Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.

Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar to the real one.

• Air generator:
  Axial fan with variable speed.
• Maximum flow rate: 1473 m³/h.
  Finger guard included.
• Wind turbine:
  The safety turbine is a simple injection model that joins the ends of up to six air blades.
  Set of six blades for the wind turbine.
• Power (at a rotor speed of 2000 rpm): 1 W.
• Outlet voltage (at a rotor speed of 1000 rpm): 5 V DC.
• Outlet current (at a rotor speed of 1000 rpm): 50 mA DC.
• Minimum speed of the wind required to generate electricity: 2 m/s.
• Rotational speed sensor for the wind turbine, range: 0 – 2000 rpm. ATENG 11873 detail
• Air tunnel:
  Made of PMMA.
• Length of 500 mm and diameter of 300 mm approx.
  Anemometer that allows to measure speeds below 20 m/s.
  Voltage and current sensor.
• Electronic console:
  Metallic box.
  Connector for the DC current and voltage sensor.
  Digital display for the current (DC) and digital display for the voltage (DC).
  Connector for the turning speed sensor for the aerogenerator.
  Digital display for the turning speed.
  Switch for the axial fan.
  Regulator for the speed of axial fan.
• This electronic console includes a DC load module:
  Two LEDs.
  DC motor.
  Rheostat.
• Independent connection of each load thanks to the load selector:
• Position 1: the wind turbine works at open circuit voltage.
• Position 2: the LEDs are directly connected to the wind turbine.
• Position 3: the rheostat is directly connected to the wind turbine.
• Position 4: the DC motor is directly connected to the wind turbine.
  Cables and accessories, for normal operation.