Design and Control of a Wind Turbine Emulator Utilizing a DC-Motor
摘要
Today, investigation into renewable energies is endorsed by the rapid increase in electricity demand and the high cost of fossil fuels. The utilization of wind energy (WE) has seen significant growth. However, installing wind turbines for research and educational purposes presents challenges due to space constraints and maintenance requirements. Wind Turbine Emulators (WTEs) at the research laboratory level offer many advantages, including freedom from space constraints and the potential to develop improved control techniques independent of meteorological conditions. This study aims to design a WTE capable of accurately simulating the nonlinear behavior of real wind turbines, incorporating various turbine components such as blades, slow shafts, gearbox, and controller elements. The functionality and performance of the studied WTE are assessed under various wind speed conditions through numerical simulation.